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American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
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2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 4599, Renewable Energy Expansion Act of 2010 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership ActS. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) Transmission Reform Renewable Energy Manufacturing support Renewable Energy Siting
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 569, Incorporation, Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2998/H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2892/S. 1298, FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 S. 3155, a bill to require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries, to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime, and for other purposes S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 S. 778, a bill to establish a national cyber security advisor in the White House H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 FY 2010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reauthorization (no bill number draft legislation) Transportation Security Administrations Large Aircraft Security Program or LASP (see Oct. 30, 2008, Federal Register notice) DHS-FEMA Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness (PS-Prep) Program of Title IX of the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007" (P.L. 110-53) (See Oct. 16 and Nov. 4, 2009, Federal Register notices) General H1N1 influenza preparedness issues, including Department Health and Human Service pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (see Federal Register June 3, 2008) DHS National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), including the issue of resilience, and implementation of the National Response Framework (no legislation/regulation tied to these items) DHS Secure Freight Initiative pilots to test 100% maritime cargo scanning (see the Every Port Act of 2006, P.L. 109-347, and Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007) (no specific legislation introduced) Agreement between U.S. and EU trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) Agreement between U.S. and Canadian trade officials to mutually recognize companies participating in U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and Canadas Partners in Protection (PIP) program (no legislation/regulation tied to this agreement) The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2010 Reauthorization Act (or SAFE Port Act, P.L. 109-347) (No bill number draft legislation) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public comment request on the issue of regulating gasoline in aboveground storage facilities as a chemical of interest under the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) programs flammable mixtures rule (see Jan. 15, 2010, Federal Register notice) The Bush administrations Comprehensive Cyber Security Initiative (see Jan. 8, 2008, National Security Presidential Directive 54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 23) The Obama administrations 60-day cyber security review (see May 29, 2009, Cyberspace Policy Review)
2010 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.RES. 1329, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes (Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program: to make funds available to states to support financial assistance provided by qualified financing entities for making, to existing homes, energy efficiency improvements.); S. 3434, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010", (Establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010); H.R.4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act", (Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for FY2011-FY2014); H.R.2454, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.4899, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R.5136, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S.661, A bill to strengthen American manufacturing through improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act and draft American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman); allocation of allowances; credit for early action; renewable electricity standard provisions, including provisions for alternative compliance payments and clean energy resource standard alternative; renewable integration credit; coal retirement incentives; proposals for renewable electricity integration credit for purchase or production of renewable power and offsets for credit costs. energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S.2052, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. H.R.5163, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. S.2812, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. H.R.5164, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit. S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. S. 232/H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes; H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes. H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production. H.R.3276, To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes. H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods. H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes H.R.3201, To amend the General Mining Law to provide for a fair return to the public, security of tenure to holders of mining claims and mill sites, and cleanup of abandoned mine lands, and for other purposes. S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes. H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions. H.R.3385, To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.644, To withdraw the Tusayan Ranger District and Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources. H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes H.R.5156, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services. S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes H.RES.1209, Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice. H.RES.1466, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. S.J.RES.26 Title: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2454- To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. (cont'd) H.R. 2998- To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S.139- A bill to require Federal agencies, and persons engaged in interstate commerce, in possession of data containing sensitive personally identifiable information, to disclose any breach of such information. Kerry/Lieberman, American Power Act draft legislation Carbon Limits- S.2877 Cantwell, Collins CLEAR Act (H.R. 3534) Hydraulic FracturingH.R 2766 and S. 1215 S. 3464 Lugar, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010
Client expense: $1,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2454 & HR 2998, American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009, and S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/ renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Client expense: $25,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Issues related to promoting federal energy efficiency legislation and home energy retrofits Title 1, H.R. 2998, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S. 548, Save American Energy Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to promoting federal energy efficiency legislation and home energy retrofits Title 1, H.R. 2998, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S. 548, Save American Energy Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; Issues related to Subtitle C, Sec. 1311, "sense of Congress on renewable energy and energy efficiency." Kerry-Lieberman "American Power Act" Discussion Draft S. 3818, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
climate change and related clean air and evergy issues associated with carbon, HR 2067, HR 2454, HR 2998, H. J. Res 76, H. J. Res 66, S. 1733, S. 2776, S. 1462, S. 1700, S. 2729, S. 2776, S. 2877, S. 2995, S. 3032, S. 1856, S. 1134, S. 3251, S. 3336, S. 3338, S. 3343, S. 3442, S. 3460, S. 3464, S. 3495, S. 3511, S. 3535, S. 3508, S. 26
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, provisions pertaining to cease and desist market manipulation, and the nuclear energy industry; Transmission siting and permitting issues generally; H.R.2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to the nuclear energy industry.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate change legislation H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Climate change legislation; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; Proposed CAFE regulations for 2016 - 2025;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Climate change and energy legislation H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009; S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 - electric vehicle infrastructure; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - CAFE standards; S. 2843 / HR 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 - advanced technology vehicles programs
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act - HR 3246, S 2843; Emissions standards and fuel regulations and enforcement for on-road vehicles - no bill; Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010 - HR 5809, HR 6482, S 3973; EPA greenhouse gas regulations - SJ Res 26; HR 4753, S 3072; Climate change and energy legislation - HR 2454; S 1733, S 2877, S 3464, S 1462; S 3813, HR 2998; Buy America provisions - no bill.
Client expense: $477,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 - HR 4853; Brazil bilateral tax provisions; International tax issues; Investment tax credit for CHP - S 1643, HR 4751, S 1639; R&D tax credit; Motor vehicle tax credits; Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act - HR 5805, S 3626; Natural Gas Act; Climate change and energy legislation - HR 2454, S 1733, S 2877, S 3464, S 1462, S 3813, HR 2998.
Client expense: $477,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. S. 1013, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009. H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, provisions to create an appropriate carbon capture sequestration liability framework. S. 1502, Carbon Storage Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009, provisions related to financial assurance and liability regimes.
Client expense: $1,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 629, S598, HR 2454, HR 2998, S1462, HR 3585, HR 889, HR 3598, HR 4226, S1637
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - all provisions impacting climate change, RES, and energy efficiency S. 949 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act - provisions relating to clean energy financing H.R. 2998 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2471 Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Reauthorization Act of 2009 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 4173 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - all provisions relating to OTC derivatives H.R. 5088 America's Commitment to Clean Water Act - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 1175 A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to make loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with any Federal renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 3021 Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 3464 Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 3535 Next Generation Energy Security Act of 2010 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 3618 Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 1061 Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Reauthorization Act of 2009 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, S. 271, S. 774, and related legislation; S. 3495, The Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric vehicles); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act, S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act, S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable (both economy-wide and power sector), renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 679, The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2009; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1801/H.R. 3431, The Streamline Alternative Fuel Conversions Act, provisions related to natural gas vehicles; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; H.R. 5476/S. 3079, The BuildingStar Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3177/H.RES. 1329/H.R. 5019, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3434, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; H.R. 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act current and proposed regulations, including ozone and particulate matter transport rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to tax incentives for wind, solar and other technologies, DOE carbon capture and storage loan programs, tax incentives for carbon capture and storage, transmission, and related issues); Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462; S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 3813, Renewable Energy Promotion Act; S. 3590, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010, S. 3591, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010, S. 3859, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; DOE loan guarantees and grants for carbon captures and storage projects; EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S.3480/H.R. 5548; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; GRID Act, H.R. 5026; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to cybersecurity cost recovery); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; GRID Act, H.R. 5026; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S.3480/H.R. 5548; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation, including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
National Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 774; Cybersecurity Act of 2009, S. 773; Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 2165; The GRID Act, H.R. 5026; Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S. 3480/H.R. 5548; National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), S. 3538; and related legislation including H.R. 2195 and S. 946 (provisions related to requirements affecting electricity transmission); Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / transmission / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal); The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft); Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S.548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation (provisions related to transmission planning, siting authority, cost allocation, and renewable portfolio standards); Powering America for Tomorrow Act, H.R. 5515 (provisions related to transmission planning); FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electricity utilities including transmission siting and cost allocation, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, and interconnection.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to tax incentives for wind, solar and other technologies, DOE carbon capture and storage loan programs, tax incentives for carbon capture and storage, transmission and related issues); Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2453 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462; S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733; Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, long-term electricity and steam contracts, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, combined heat and power, and incentives for clean energy technology); EPA rulemakings regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act; Resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and regulation of greenhouse gasses under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act, S.J. Res. 26 and related legislation including H.J. Res. 66, H.J. Res. 76, H. Res. 974, and S. Amdt. 2530 (Murkowski Amendment to amend Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010, H.R. 2996); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocate for Climate Change mitigation legislation (HR 2454, HR 2998, S 1733, S1462, S 3813) and specific provisions including establishment of a national Renewable Electricity Standard. Advocate for other measures which will promote use of wind energy and investment in wind energy equipment manufacturing and installation of facilities, and/or create more favorable investment conditions for wind energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Advocate for Climate Change mitigation legislation (HR 2454, HR 2998, S 1733, S1462, S 3813) and specific provisions including establishment of a national Renewable Electricity Standard. For extension of Sec 1603 credit within HR 4853. Advocate for other measures which will promote use of wind energy and investment in wind energy equipment manufacturing and installation of facilities, and/or create more favorable investment conditions for wind energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Advocate for Climate Change mitigation legislation (HR 2454, HR 2998, S 1733, S1462, S 3813) and specific provisions including establishment of a national Renewable Electricity Standard. Advocate for other measures which will promote use of wind energy and investment in wind energy equipment manufacturing and installation of facilities, and/or create more favorable investment conditions for wind energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Advocate for Climate Change mitigation legislation (HR 2454, HR 2998, S 1733, S1462, S 3813) and specific provisions including establishment of a national Renewable Electricity Standard. Advocate for other measures which will promote use of wind energy and investment in wind energy equipment manufacturing and installation of facilities, and/or create more favorable investment conditions for wind energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Advocate for Climate Change mitigation legislation (HR 2454, HR 2998, S 1733, S1462, S 3813) and specific provisions including establishment of a national Renewable Electricity Standard. Advocate for other measures which will promote use of wind energy and investment in wind energy equipment manufacturing and installation of facilities, and/or create more favorable investment conditions for wind energy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / renewable energy / energy efficiency / energy tax legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R.1862 and H.R. 2998; S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation, including S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. Potential oil spill legislation, including Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010, H.R. 5629, Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act of 2011, S. 3800, and related legislation including H.R. 5214, H.R. 5222, H.R. 5248, H.R. 5287, H.R. 5313, H.R. 5355, H.R. 5356, H.R. 5358, H.R. 5426, H.R. 5436, H.R. 5459, H.R. 5481, H.R. 5499, H.R. 5505, H.R. 5506, H.R. 5314, H.R. 5519, H.R. 5520, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5572, H.R. 5598, H.R. 5607, H.R. 5613, H.R. 5626, H.R. 5629, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5657, H.R. 5644, S. 3306, S. 3308, S. 3309, S. 3337, S. 3345, S. 3346, S. 3343, S. 3358, S. 3375, S. 3391, S. 3405, S. 3410, S. 3443, S. 3462, S. 3472, S. 3473, S. 3464, S. 3492, S. 3497, S. 3489, S. 3514, S. 3515, S. 3516, S. 3541, S. 3542, S. 3545, provisions related to deepwater oil drilling. H.R. 2766/S. 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act), and related legislation; Renewable fuel standards, including ethanol fuels.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Comprehensive climate change / greenhouse gas / cap-and-trade / renewable energy / energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 1862 and H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework (legislative proposal), Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), and related legislation (provisions related to standards for fuel producers, cap-and-trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, carbon offsets, carbon capture and storage, and energy efficiency); H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, provisions related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities; Potential oil spill legislation, including Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010, H.R. 5629, Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act of 2011, S. 3800, and related legislation including H.R. 5214, H.R. 5222, H.R. 5248, H.R. 5287, H.R. 5313, H.R. 5355, H.R. 5356, H.R. 5358, H.R. 5426, H.R. 5436, H.R. 5459, H.R. 5481, H.R. 5499, H.R. 5505, H.R. 5506, H.R. 5314, H.R. 5519, H.R. 5520, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5572, H.R. 5598, H.R. 5607, H.R. 5613, H.R. 5626, H.R. 5629, H.R. 5631, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5657, H.R. 5644, S. 3306, S. 3308, S. 3309, S. 3337, S. 3345, S. 3346, S. 3343, S. 3358, S. 3375, S. 3391, S. 3405, S. 3410, S. 3443, S. 3462, S. 3472, S. 3473, S. 3464, S. 3492, S. 3497, S. 3489, S. 3514, S. 3515, S. 3516, S. 3541, S. 3542, S. 3545, provisions related to deepwater oil drilling. Renewable fuel standards, including ethanol fuels, EPA E-15 rulemaking, and EPA regulation of ozone standards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2454- Waxman/Markey, American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009- To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 2998- To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S.139- A bill to require Federal agencies, and persons engaged in interstate commerce, in possession of data containing sensitive personally identifiable information, to disclose any breach of such information. Kerry/Lieberman, American Power Act draft legislation S.2877 Cantwell, Collins CLEAR Act (H.R. 3534) Hydraulic FracturingH.R 2766 and S. 1215
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2454 & H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and Power Act Issues related to cap and trade, energy efficiency, smart grid, advanced meters, demand response, decoupling, EPACT05 proceedings, transmission grid, competitive markets/renewables, consumer rights to environmental attributes, green jobs, and renewable projects
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2471: To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes, regarding all provisions. H.R. 2454,"American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. S. 1462,"American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. H.R. 2868, "Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. S. 1061, "Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Reauthorization Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. S. 1063, "USEC Privatization Amendments Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. H.R. 5068, "Surplus Uranium Disposition Act of 2010", regarding all provisions. S. 3233, "Surplus Uranium Disposition Act of 2010", regarding all provisions. S. 20, "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010", regarding all provisions. H.R. 2998, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. H.J.RES.85, "Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954". H.J.RES.91, "Providing for the approval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954". H.J.RES.92, "Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation bewteen the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954". H.R. 5164, "Nuclear Power 2021 Act", regarding all provisions. S. 774, "National Energy Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.", regarding all provisions. S. 2812, "Nuclear Power 2021 Act", regarding all provisions. S.J.RES.34, "A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation". New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. H.R. 3082, "Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.", regarding all provisions.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2009 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213, American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774 and related legislation; Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable, renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; EPA rulemaking regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, including FY 2010 Interior Appropriations, S. 2296, Murkowski Amendment, S.A. 2530, provisions related to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions; S. 3079, BuildingStar, S. 3177, HomeStar, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $31,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Investment in Active Transportation HR 4722- Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 Requirement for State DoTs, MPOs and local governments to devise greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies that could include land use planning S 1733- Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 2454- American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 HR 2998- American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Federal Highway Funding HR 2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Safety & Access to Alternative Modes of Transportation S 584- Complete Streets Act of 2009 HR 1443- Complete Streets Act of 2009 Investment in Active Transportation HR 4722 - Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 Application of Smart-Growth Principles in Transportation Planning HR 1443 - Complete Streets Act of 2009 S 584 - Complete Streets Act of 2009 Information on transportation cost relationships to housing cost HR 5824 - Transportation and Housing Affordability Transparency (THAT) Act
Client expense: $4,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Funding for Energy-Efficient Retrofits for Existing Buildings and Efficiency Standards for HUD Assisted Housing HR 2336- Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2009 (GREEN) Act of 2009 Funding for Energy-Efficient Retrofit Incentives for Existing Buildings HR 1573- National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act HR 1778- Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act S 1246- Home Energy Retrofit Finance Program Act HR 5019- Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 HR 5476- Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S 3079- Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S 3434- Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S 3464- Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 S 3177- Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 Incentives for Energy Efficiency HR 4785- Rural Energy Savings Program Act S 1379- Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 S 3079- Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 HR 4359- WARMER Act S 3102- Rural Energy Savings Program Act S 3663 - Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010 Real Estate Energy Audit/Labeling Requirements HR 3543- A bill to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a product carbon disclosure program to facilitate carbon content labeling, and for other purposes S 1462- American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 Real Estate Energy Audit/Labeling Requirements; Funding for Energy-Efficient Retrofits for Existing Buildings and Efficiency Standards for HUD Assisted Housing S 1733- Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 2454- American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 HR 2998- American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Tax Credits for Energy/Water Efficiency S 1321- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for property labeled under the Environmental Protection Agency Water Sense program PACE Home Energy Efficiency Loans HR 5766 - The PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2010 S 3642 - PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2010 Funding for Energy-Efficient Incentives for Manufactured Housing S 1320 - Energy-Efficient Manufactured Housing Act of 2009 Delay of Implementation of Greenhouse Gas Regulations on Stationary Sources S 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act Changes to Energy-Related Tax Provisions S 3935 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions, and for other purposes. Meetings with Dept. of Energy on Energy Labels
Client expense: $4,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, S. 271, S. 774, and related legislation; Natural gas production incentives and restrictions; Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham "clean energy standard" proposal, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable (both economy-wide and power sector), renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology); S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act, S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act; S. 679, The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2009; S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act; Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation; S. 1801/H.R. 3431, The Streamline Alternative Fuel Conversions Act, provisions related to natural gas vehicles; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes; S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); H.R. 5476/S. 3079, The BuildingStar Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3177/H.Res. 1329/H.R. 5019, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3434, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric and natural gas vehicles); Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act current and proposed regulations, including ozone and particulate matter transport rule.
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Export Control Policy Technology Transfer Policy HR5116, S3605 Reauthorization of the America Competes Act HR2998, HR2454 The American Clean Energy and Security Act HR2965, S4053 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R. 3082 (Amendment No. 4805), Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2011 (LIHEAP); HR 4554, LIHEAP funding provisions; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies LIHEAP Provisions in: H.CON.RES.281, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020; S.CON.RES.60, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015. H.R.2454 Title: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (introduced 5/15/2009) H.R.2998 Title: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (introduced 6/23/2009) H.R.5136 Title: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (by request) (introduced 4/26/2010) S.1733 Title: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/30/2009) H.R.5866 Title: Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] (introduced 7/27/2010) S.3635 Title: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 7/22/2010)
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Climate Change Legislation (H.R.2454, H.R. 2998, S.1733)
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
CAFE (S.3464) Climate Change and Energy Legislation (S. 1733, H.R. 2454, H.R. 2998) Advanced Technology Vehicles Programs (S. 2843, H.R. 3246) Energy Bill (S.3059, S.661) Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (S.3511, S. 3442, S. 3495) Creation of a federal battery program for electric vehicles
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change Legislation (H.R.2454, S.1733, H.R. 2998)
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Issues related to greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to control such through proposals such as a "cap and trade" regime: H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy Act; H.R. 2998 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S. 1733 - The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 3935, Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010 Draft legislation related to clean energy development and curbing greenhouse gas emissionis. P.L. 111-312, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and the extension of the grants for specified energy property in lieu of tax credits program
Client expense: $397,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Postal Rate Commission, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Policy issues affecting the nuclear energy industry, including the DOE loan guarantee program and legislation to create a Clean Energy Deployment Administration (CEDA) including H.R.2998, H.R.2454,H.R.2212, S.949 and S.1462 the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) and S.1733. Also, H.R.5156 Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010; H.R.5866 Nuclear Energy Research & Development Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Policy issues affecting public power industry. Legislative proposals re: power transmission including S.539 and other draft bills. Proposals to establish a renewable electricity standard including S.433, H.R.890 and other draft legislation. Comprehensive climate change and energy legislation including H.R.2998, H.R.2454, S.1462 the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (ACELA), S.1733 and S.2877; and issues related to cybersecurity including H.R.5026, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act (GRID)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Comprehensive climate change and energy legislation including H.R.2998, H.R.2454, S.1464, S.1733 and S.2877 and other related proposals and drafts.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Policy issues relating to ethanol including: increasing the amount of ethanol blended with gasoline through a waiver with the EPA; indirect land use change as part of the low carbon fuel standard in energy and climate legislation (H.R.2998, H.R.2454, S.1148 and S.943); supporting ethanol pipeline in the Renewable Fuels Pipeline Act, H.R.864 and S.828 and other proposals; changes to the Alternative Vehicle Refueling property tax credit to allow blender pumps to receive the value of the credit; extension of the Volumetric Excise Tax Credit and the tariff on imported ethanol in the Renewable Fuels Investment Act, H.R. 4940, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, H.R.4213 and other related proposals; tax credits for advanced biofuels production, H.R. 5142, H.R.5343, S.3338; policies encouraging blender pumps; requiring country of origin disclosure for motor vehicle fuels, H.R.4512; and policies encouraaging flex fuel vehicles.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Policy issues relating to ethanol including: increasing the amount of ethanol blended with gasoline through a waiver with the EPA and indirect land use change as part of the low carbon fuel standard in energy and climate legislation (H.R.2998, H.R.2454, S.1148 and S.943).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE