21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2009

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 112] [H.R. 260] [H.R.864] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R. 2454] [H.R. 2996] [H.R. 4853] [H.R. 4940] [S. 223] [S. 622] [S. 828] [S.1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778] [S. 3231]

Client expense: $73,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Mining Law Reform HR 260 S 796

Client expense: $133,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. H.R.6087, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. H.R.6273, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S.3735, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010. S.3834, Representation for Farmers Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R.112] [H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R.2996] [H.R.4940] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S.1148] [S.1666] [S.2778] [S.3231]

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to supporting the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, particularly HR 2554. Issues related to insurance generally and health insurance specifically with emphasis on retaining a private sector role for insurance brokers in health care reform and employee benefits, including the implementation of the recently enacted health care reform legislation. Supporting legislation creating a Federal Insurance Office (formerly called Office of Insurance Information), particularly H.R. 260, and H.R. 2571 to modernize the regulation of surplus lines insurance. Both pieces of legislation were included in H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Legislative proposals on these issues introduced in the Senate were also merged into H.R. 4173. Also monitored other insurance related provisions included in the overall reform proposal. Monitor legislation related to extending and reforming the National Flood Insurance Program, particularly H.R. 5114, H.R.4213 and S. 3814, as well as Multi-peril Insurance included in H.R. 1264.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 112] [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R. 2454] [H.R. 2996] [H.R. 4940] [S. 223] [S. 622] [S. 828] [S. 1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778] [ S. 3231]

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 260 - Mining Law Reform S 796 - Mining Law Reform

Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Issues related to supporting the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, particularly HR 2554. Issues related to insurance generally and health insurance specifically with emphasis on retaining a private sector role for insurance brokers in health care reform and employee benefits, including the implementation of the recently enacted health care reform legislation. Supporting legislation creating a Federal Insurance Office (formerly called Office of Insurance Information), particularly H.R. 260, and H.R. 2571 to modernize the regulation of surplus lines insurance. Both pieces of legislation are now included in H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Legislative proposals on these issues introduced in the Senate were also merged into H.R. 4173. Also monitored other insurance related provisions included in the overall reform proposal.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; modification of section 526 Energy Policy Act of 2005, Regulatory Promulgation and Implementation Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS-2) Possible Legislation/Regulation Relating to E85 S 1324 - National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 133 - American Fuels Act of 2007 S 386 - Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act of 2007 S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1158 - Alternative Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 1073 - Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act of 2007 S 1020 - CREST Act S 23 - Biofuels Security Act of 2007 S 1297 - Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S 1321 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 S 1491 - Ethanol Education and Expansion Act of 2007 S 1115 - Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 S 987 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 S 3001- Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S 622 - Ensure Parity Between the Temporary Duty Imposed on Ethanol and Tax Credits S 835 - Require Automobile Manufacturers to Ensure that Not Less Than 80 Percent of the Automobiles Manufactured or Sold in the United States by Each Such Manufacturer to Operate on Fuel Mixtures Containing 85 Percent Ethanol, 85 Percent Methanol, or Biodiesel. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5658- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Executive Order 13432 - Twenty in Ten, Presidents Alternative Fuels Initiative US EPA: - Possible Endangerment Finding, Proposed Rulemaking - Low Carbon Fuels Standard, Proposed Rulemaking H.R. 864 Amend Energy Act of 2005 H.R. 1476 - Require Automobile Manufacturer to Ensure Ethanol Limits in Automobile Manufacturing H.R. 260 - Authorize Cellulosic Ethanol Production technology Development EPA E15 Waiver

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.112] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R.2996] [H.R.4940] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S.1148] [S.1666] [S.2778]

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 260 - Mining Law Reform S 796 - Mining Law Reform Issue was managed by the National Mining Association. Please note - this LD 2 filing includes the $160,000 reportable as lobbying expenses in our annual dues to the association. We must report the full amount in the quarter the invoice is paid, regardless of actual lobbying activity.

Client expense: $261,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1112] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R. 2996] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S. 1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778]

Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 modification of section 526 Energy Policy Act of 2005, Regulatory Promulgation and Implementation Renewable Fuel Standard Fuel Supply Issues Possible Legislation/Regulation Relating to E85 S 1324 - National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 133 - American Fuels Act of 2007 S 386 - Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act of 2007 S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1158 - Alternative Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 1073 - Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act of 2007 S 1020 - CREST Act S 23 - Biofuels Security Act of 2007 S 1297 - Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S 1321 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 S 1491 - Ethanol Education and Expansion Act of 2007 S 1115 - Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 S 987 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 S 3001- Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S 622 - Ensure Parity Between the Temporary Duty Imposed on Ethanol and Tax Credits S 835 - Require Automobile Manufacturers to Ensure that Not Less Than 80 Percent of the Automobiles Manufactured or Sold in the United States by Each Such Manufacturer to Operate on Fuel Mixtures Containing 85 Percent Ethanol, 85 Percent Methanol, or Biodiesel. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5658- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Executive Order 13432 - Twenty in Ten, Presidents Alternative Fuels Initiative US EPA: - Possible Endangerment Finding, Proposed Rulemaking - Low Carbon Fuels Standard, Proposed Rulemaking H.R. 864 Amend Energy Act of 2005 H.R. 1476 - Require Automobile Manufacturer to Ensure Ethanol Limits in Automobile Manufacturing H.R. 260 - Authorize Cellulosic Ethanol Production technology Development EPA E15 Waiver Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1112] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R. 2996] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S. 1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778]

Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

H.R. 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 modification of section 526 Energy Policy Act of 2005, Regulatory Promulgation and Implementation Renewable Fuel Standard Fuel Supply Issues Possible Legislation/Regulation Relating to E85 S 1324 - National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 133 - American Fuels Act of 2007 S 386 - Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act of 2007 S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1158 - Alternative Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 1073 - Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act of 2007 S 1020 - CREST Act S 23 - Biofuels Security Act of 2007 S 1297 - Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S 1321 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 S 1491 - Ethanol Education and Expansion Act of 2007 S 1115 - Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 S 987 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 S 3001- Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S 622 - Ensure Parity Between the Temporary Duty Imposed on Ethanol and Tax Credits S 835 - Require Automobile Manufacturers to Ensure that Not Less Than 80 Percent of the Automobiles Manufactured or Sold in the United States by Each Such Manufacturer to Operate on Fuel Mixtures Containing 85 Percent Ethanol, 85 Percent Methanol, or Biodiesel. H.R. 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5658- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Executive Order 13432 - Twenty in Ten, Presidents Alternative Fuels Initiative US EPA: - Possible Endangerment Finding, Proposed Rulemaking - Low Carbon Fuels Standard, Proposed Rulemaking H.R. 864 Amend Energy Act of 2005 H.R. 1476 - Require Automobile Manufacturer to Ensure Ethanol Limits in Automobile Manufacturing H.R. 260 - Authorize Cellulosic Ethanol Production technology Development

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Terrif Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1112] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R. 2454] [H.R. 2996] [S. 223] [S. 622] [S. 828] [S.1148] [S.1666] [S.2778]

Client expense: $112,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

S. 3001- Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R. 6- Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - Modification of Section 526 Energy Policy Act of 2005, Regulatory Promulgation and Implementation Renewable Fuel Standard Fuel Supply Issues Possible Legislation/Regulation Relating to E85 S 1324 - National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 133 - American Fuels Act of 2007 S 386 - Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act of 2007 S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S 1158 - Alternative Fuel Standard Act of 2007 S 1073 - Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act of 2007 S 1020 - CREST Act S 23 - Biofuels Security Act of 2007 S 1297 - Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007 S 1321 - Energy Savings Act of 2007 S 1491 - Ethanol Education and Expansion Act of 2007 S 1115 - Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 S 987 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 S 3001- Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 S 622 - Ensure Parity Between the Temporary Duty Imposed on Ethanol and Tax Credits S 835 - Require Automobile Manufacturers to Ensure that Not Less Than 80 Percent of the Automobiles Manufactured or Sold in the United States by Each Such Manufacturer to Operate on Fuel Mixtures Containing 85 Percent Ethanol, 85 Percent Methanol, or Biodiesel. HR 6- Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 modification of section 526 HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act HR 5658- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 Executive Order 13432 - Twenty in Ten, Presidents Alternative Fuels Initiative US EPA: - Possible Endangerment Finding, Proposed Rulemaking - Low Carbon Fuels Standard, Proposed Rulemaking HR 864 Amend Energy Act of 2005 HR 1476 - Require Automobile Manufacturer to Ensure Ethanol Limits in Automobile Manufacturing HR 260 - Authorize Cellulosic Ethanol Production technology Development Provided

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Fuel Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.1112] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [H.R.2454] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S.1148] [S.2778]

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.CON.RES.25, expresses that renewable resources should provide 25 pct of U.S. energy by 2025. S.3729, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit fee for gaseous emissions by livestock. S.3741, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit regulation of certain emissions from agricultural production. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 260: 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2009; Provisions regarding cellulosic loans. HR 392: Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2009; Provisions regarding fuel issues. HR 1787: To amend the Clean Air Act regarding transportation fuels and establishment of a low carbon fuel standard; Provisions regarding impacts to gasoline production and marketing. HR 1112: E-85 Investment Act of 2009; Provisions regarding the protection of service station investments. General discussions regarding potential ethanol blendwall.

Client expense: $9,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office

Provide for the continuation of agriculture programs through fiscal year 2012; biomass transportation funding and tax provisions; cellulosic biomass and biofuels/renewable energy provisions. HR 260, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2009 cellulosic ethanol production technology development HR 622, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use. HR 1111, Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act HR 1190, Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2009 S 536, Amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of the term "renewable biomass."

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Provide for the continuation of agriculture programs through fiscal year 2012; biomass transportation funding and tax provisions; cellulosic biomass and biofuels/renewable energy provisions. H.R. 260, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2009 cellulosic ethanol production technology development H.R.622 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use. H.R. 1111, Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act H.R. 1190, Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2009 S.536, Amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of the term "renewable biomass".

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards [H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.1112] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828]

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Provide for the continuation of agriculture programs through fiscal year 2012; biomass transportation funding and tax provisions; cellulosic biomass and biofuels/renewable energy provisions. H.R. 260, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2009 cellulosic ethanol production technology development H.R.622 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use. H.R. 1111, Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act H.R. 1190, Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2009 S.536, Amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of the term "renewable biomass".

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service