Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009
Legislative Progress
Introduced
October 20, 2009
Latest Action
October 21, 2009
Primary Sponsor
Elijah E. CummingsDemocratic(MD)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
37pct
1d open
vs 6,490 other HR bills in the 111th — cohort avg 44d
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2011 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 110-140 and renewable fuel standard provisions Monitor drafting of global warming and sustainability legislation Monitor all legislatie issues related to cellulosic ethanol production Monitor the implementation of P.L. 111-5 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Monitor drafting of water quality legislation S.306 Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009 S 531 Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S661 Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Enery Efficiency Act of 2009 H.R. 2409 Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2011 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor the implementation of P.L. 110-140 and renewable fuel standard provisions. Monitor drafting of global warmin and sustainability legislation Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Monitor drafting of water quality legislation S.306, Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009 S. 531, Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 S. 807, SMART Energy Act S.1005, Water Infrastructure Financing Act H.R. 2409, Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act H.R., 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.937 - Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act H.R. 1262 - Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S.787 - Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 3265 - Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 5088- America's Commitment to Clean Water Act H.R. 1908 - Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009 S. 1321 - Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2222 - Green Communities Act H.R. 135 - Twenty-first Century Water Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 3202 - Water Protection and Reinvestment Act S. 1005 - Water Infrastructure Financing Act H.R. 2093 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 S.237 - Great Lakes Collaboation Implementation Act of 2009 H.R. 2368 - Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Act of 2009 H.R. 2969 - Water System Adaptation Partnerships Act of 2009 S. 1712 - Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009 S. 1816 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 3852 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 4202 - Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009 S. 3561 Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2010 H.R. 5320 Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 3747- Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009 H.R.4715- Clean Estuaries Act of 2010 H.R.1191- Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009 S 1336 - Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009 S. 933 - Contaminated Sediment Remediation Reauthorization Act S. 878 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 H.R. 4029 - Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 S. 2730 - Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 4001- Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009 S. 2724 - Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4755 - Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 S. 3073 - Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4698 - Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2010 H.R. 4652 - Columbia River Restoration Act of 2010 S. 3025- Columbia River Restoration Act of 2010 S. 3550 Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 S. 1311- Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act S. 3119 Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act H.R. 5061 San Francisco Bay Improvement Act Unnumbered House bill- Water Resources Development Act Unnumbered Senate bill- Water Resources Development Act H.R. 5509 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act S. 3539 - San Francisco Bay Restoration Act S. 1328 - Mercury Pollution Reduction Act of 2009 H.R. 5629 - Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009"; S. 787 "The Clean Water Restoration Act" (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues); S. ___, "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant legislation"; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc.); S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate); clean air regulation; S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets); S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes); S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate ploicy/assistance); S. 1816, H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.J. Res. 76, H.J. Res. 77, S.J. Res. 26, resolutions disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the defination of renewable biomass to the difinition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 HR3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S866 No Child Left Inside Act of 2009 HR2054 No Child Left Inside Act of 2009 HR. 3534: Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009, LWCF Funding Title IV HR 5509: Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act S 3663: The Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010, LWCF funding Title XL, SDWA Fracking exposure Title XLIII S 3636: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, Title I Dept of Commerce - NOAA S 3606: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, Title II Conservation Programs.
Client expense: $81,250 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson | Democratic | TX |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| James Oberstar | Democratic | MN |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| John P. Sarbanes | Democratic | MD |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Michael Castle | Republican | DE |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Democratic | VA |
| Steny H. Hoyer | Democratic | MD |
| Steven R. Rothman | Democratic | NJ |
Client expense: $15,343 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 HR3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S866 No Child Left Inside Act of 2007 HR2054 No Child Left Inside Act of 2007
Client expense: $162,411 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 HR3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S866 No Child Left Inside Act of 2007 HR2054 No Child Left Inside Act of 2007 HR4202 Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009 EPA Chesapeake Bay Program, Clean Water SRF in the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2011 NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Oyster Restoration funding in the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2011 Oyster Restoration funding in the Water resources Appropriations Act of 2011 DC Wasa LTCP in the Financial Services Appropriations Act of 2011 Transportation Reauthorization Bill, provisions in Environment Section pertaining to policy language and funding to control stormwater discharges from Federal aid highways (no bill#)
Client expense: $74,856 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454,"American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009," all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009", all provisions; S.787, "Clean Water Restoration Act", all provisions; S. 1215, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act ", all provisions; H.R. 2766, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009", all provisions. H.R.493, "Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009", all provisions; S.Res. 64, "Recognizing the need for the Environmental Protection Agency to end decades of delay and utilize existing authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to comprehensively", provisions related to the regulation of coal ash; Coal Ash management issues generally: Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act", all provisions; S. 1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009", all provisions; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act", all provisions; S.1733, "Clean Jobs and American Power Act", all provisions; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act", all provisions; S. 2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010", all provisions; "American Power Act Kerry-Lieberman Discussion Draft", all provisions; S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009", all provisions; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan", Senator Lugar, March 25, 2010 (outline, no bill), all provisions; S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009", all provisions; HR 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", all provisions; H.R.4572, "To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes", all provisions; H.R.4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act", all provisions; S.636, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002", all provisions; S.2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009", all provisions; S.3381, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes", all provisions. Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; The Warren County Power Station air permit; Nationwide permit application by the Town of St. Paul for the expansion and upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant to accommodate the pretreated wastewater from the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center; Town of St. Pauls application to expand and upgrade their wastewater treatment plant and potential effects on federally listed species and federally designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally; S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development." H.R.2454, "To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy;" S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development."
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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Proposed Rule for Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida - general issues S. 1816 - Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3852 - Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
Client expense: $423,454 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.937 - Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act H.R. 1262 - Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S.787 - Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 3265 - Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 5088- America's Commitment to Clean Water Act H.R. 1908 - Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009 S. 1321 - Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2222 - Green Communities Act H.R. 135 - Twenty-first Century Water Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 3202 - Water Protection and Reinvestment Act S. 1005 - Water Infrastructure Financing Act H.R. 2093 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 S. 878 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 S.237 - Great Lakes Collaboation Implementation Act of 2009 H.R. 2368 - Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Act of 2009 H.R. 2969 - Water System Adaptation Partnerships Act of 2009 S. 1712 - Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009 S. 1816 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 3852 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 4202 - Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009 S. 3561 Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2010 H.R. 5320 Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 3747- Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009 H.R.4715- Clean Estuaries Act of 2010 H.R.1191- Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009 S 1336 - Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009 S. 933 - Contaminated Sediment Remediation Reauthorization Act H.R. 4029 - Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 S. 2730 - Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 4001- Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009 S. 2724 - Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4755 - Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 S. 3073 - Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4698 - Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2010 H.R. 4652 - Columbia River Restoration Act of 2010 S. 3025- Columbia River Restoration Act of 2010 S. 3550 Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 S. 1311- Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act S. 3119 Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act H.R. 5061 San Francisco Bay Improvement Act H.R. 5892- Water Resources Development Act Unnumbered Senate bill- Water Resources Development Act H.R. 5509 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act S. 3539 - San Francisco Bay Restoration Act S. 1328 - Mercury Pollution Reduction Act of 2009 H.R. 5629 - Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act S. Amendment to S. 303- America's Great Outdoors Act of 2010. S. 3602 - Safe Treatment of Polluted Stormwater Runoff Act of 2010
Client expense: $26,676 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 1816 and H.R. 3852: Chesapeake Reauthorization, H.R. 5088: America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 1816 and H.R. 3852: Chesapeake Reauthorization, H.R. 5088: America's Commitment to Clean Water Act, H.R. 5509: Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1816 and H.R. 3852: Chesapeake Reauthorization, H.R. 5088: America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HOUSE H.R. 1191-Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009-(All Sections) H.R. 1310-Clean Water Protection Act-(All Sections) H.R. 2766-Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009-(All Sections) HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 3081-Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011-(Potential provision to delay setting water quality standards for nutrients in Florida) H.R. 3852-Chesepeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009-(All Sections) H.R. 4132-Clean Renewable Water Supply Act of 2009-(All Sections) H.R. 4715-Clean Estuaries Act of 2010-(All Sections) H.R. 5088-America's Commitment to Clean Water Act-(All Sections) H.R. 5114-Flood Insurance Reform and Priorities Act-(All Sections) H.R. 5967-Clean Ports Act-(Clean Ports) SENATE S. 0696-Appalachia Restoration Act-(All Sections) S. 1371-Clean Renewable Water Supply Bond Act of 2009-(All Sections) S. 2835-International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009-(Climate Change) S. 2995-Clear Air Act Amendments of 2010-(Prevent bill from being weakened) S. 3561-Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2010-(All Sections) S. 3735-[No Title] A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides.-(All Sections) S. 3861-[No Title] Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities From Disease Clusters Act-(All Sections) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Clean Water Restoration Act (both House and Senate)-(All Sections) Senate Oil Spill Response Bill-(Similar to House bill, but includes a commission to plan Gulf Coast Restoration) FY2010 Supplemental Appropriations Bill-(All Sections)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Minerals Management Service, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Changes in Water Pollution Regulations S 3481- A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution Chesapeake Bay Restoration HR 3852- Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 HR 5509- Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act S 1816- Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act H J Res 76- 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 H J Res 77- 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 S J Res 26- 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 Expansion of Regulated Waters in the U.S. S 787Clean Water Restoration Act HR 5088- America's Commitment to Clean Water Act Security of Water Facilities S 3598 - Secure Water Facilities Act Grants for Water Pollution Control Facilities HR 6182 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make additional capitalization grants to the water pollution control revolving funds of states that adopt smart growth principles.
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 · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) S. 3735 & H.R. 6087; support passage of legislation to eliminate NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications. Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act(GHG's); H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making. H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act ; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act(Global climate); S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act(GHG's); S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act(climate change, energy efficiency); S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009(climate offsets); S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009(climate change); S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act", (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act)(electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally. Ocean policy generally. S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making.
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Senate bills to protect great waters including lake tahoe, great lakes, chesapeake bay and puget soundl; S. 3072, bill to delay for 2 years EPA action on global warming pollution under the Clean Air Act, all provisions; planned or proposed EPA standards for mercury, smog, and global warming pollution; planned or proposed EPA standards for mercury, smog, and global warming pollution; Proposed EPA rules to limit mercury, smog, and air toxics from power plants and industrial facilities The Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act of 2009 (S.3119); Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act (S. 1816) (H.R. 3852); The Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 (S. 3073) (H.R. 4755); The Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act (S. 1311); The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009 (S. 2724) (H.R. 4001); The Columbia River Restoration Act of 2010 (S. 3025) (H.R. 4625); The San Francisco Bay Improvement Act of 2010 (H.R. 5061); The Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 (S. 2739) (H.R. 4029)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor implementation of P.L. 110-140 and renewable fuel standard provisions. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Monitor drafting of water quality legislation. Review of Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S.206 Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009. S. 531, Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009. S. 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009. S. 807, SMART Energy Act. S. 835, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. S. 1005, Water Infrastructure Financing Act. S. 1627, Consumer Fuels and Vehicle Choice Act of 2009. S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. H.R. 1476 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. H.R. 2409 Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act. H.R. 2454, American Celan Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. H.R. 5142 Grow a Renewable Energy Economy Now Jumpstart Other Biofuels Act of 2010. H.R. 5757, Renewable Fuels for Americas Future Act of 2010.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009; provisions affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC); provisions and regulations affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Clean Air Act, provisions and regulations affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) rule; provisions and regulations affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Clean Water Act; application and regulations pertaining to agriculture. HR 2454 The American Clean Energy and Security Act; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. S. 527, Prohibiting Clean Air Act permitting under Title V of that Act for certain emissions from ag production. HR 1426, Prohibiting Clean Air Act permitting under Title V of that Act for certain emissions from ag production. Greenhouse Gas Reporting regulations, all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. EPA Endangerment finding on carbon dioxide emissions and subsequent regulatory actions resulting from the endangerment findings, all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. HR 3852/ S 1816- Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Chesapeake Bay Initiative, Executive Order 13508; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. HR 5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives.
Client expense: $210,000 · 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), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues relating to Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission management of Atlantic menhaden; menhaden-related issues involving the reauthorization of the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program, S 1816 and HR 3852; governmental relief efforts relating to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill; aquaculture; scientific surveys and assessments of menhaden; Coast Guard Re-Authorization Act of 2010 (HR 3619), provisions regarding alternative vessel compliance; Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act, S.3600 and S.3755; Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010, S 3663, regarding changes to maritime liability for fishermen
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; HR 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; HR 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); HR 4934, Maintaining Agency Director on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); HJ Res 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; HJ Res 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases, under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H Res 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S 1622, Clean Air Protection Act (GHG's); S 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act (climate change, energy efficiency); S 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (climate offsets); S 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 (climate change); S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); S 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act, (SEC climate change guidance); S 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; SJ Res 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act") (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation; HR 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally. Ocean policy generally. S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); HR 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements).
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Legislation would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under the Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed legislation - S 1816, HR 3842 and HR 5509 - Legislation to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts through HR 5509. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - SJ Res 26, HJ Res 76, HR 4753 and S 3072 - Supported legislation to halt or delay efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions throught the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: $262,302 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act;S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues);H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act;H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act;H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance) H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 787 - Clean Water Resotration Act. H.R. 3852/S. 1816 - Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. H.R. 5509 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R. 5088 - America's Commitment to Clean Water Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 1816/H.R. 3852 Chesapeake Clean Water Ecosystem Restoration Act Expansion of EPA authority. H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act Recognizes farmers conservation efforts. EPA TMDL Allocations for New York (no specific bill) Requirements do not accurately reflect New Yorks actions.
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 HR3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S866 No Child Left Inside Act of 2009 HR2054 No Child Left Inside Act of 2009 S 3636: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, Title I Dept of Commerce - NOAA S 303: America's Great Outdoors Act of 2010, Lands & Water Bill
Client expense: $18,462 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454,"American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009," all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009", all provisions; S.787, "Clean Water Restoration Act", all provisions; S. 1215, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act ", all provisions; H.R. 2766, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009", all provisions. H.R.493, "Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009", all provisions; S.Res. 64, "Recognizing the need for the Environmental Protection Agency to end decades of delay and utilize existing authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to comprehensively", provisions related to the regulation of coal ash; Coal Ash management issues generally: Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act", all provisions; S. 1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009", all provisions; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act", all provisions; S.1733, "Clean Jobs and American Power Act", all provisions; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act", all provisions; S. 2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010", all provisions; "American Power Act Kerry-Lieberman Discussion Draft", all provisions; S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009", all provisions; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan", Senator Lugar, March 25, 2010 (outline, no bill), all provisions; S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009", all provisions; HR 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", all provisions; H.R.4572, "To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes", all provisions; H.R.4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act", all provisions; S.636, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002", all provisions; S.2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009", all provisions; S.3381, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes", all provisions. Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; The Warren County Power Station air permit; Nationwide permit application by the Town of St. Paul for the expansion and upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant to accommodate the pretreated wastewater from the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center; Town of St. Pauls application to expand and upgrade their wastewater treatment plant and potential effects on federally listed species and federally designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009" (S. 1816/H.R. 3852): Legislation to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program and require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a Chesapeake Bay protection program, and other purposes. Of interest to the organization are the potential implications of the bill if similar actions are taken in other watersheds across the United States. "America Great Outdoors Act" (S. 303): Omnibus legislation containing over 100 separate public lands, water and wildlife bills. Contained in the bill is the "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" opposed by our organization. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone and Coarse Particulate Matter (PM): In recent years the organization has commented on proposed changes in the NAAQS for ozone and coarse PM. EPA is expected to announce decisions on both regulations in the months ahead. Reducing the standards for ozone and coarse PM will affect rural counties, and farming and ranching operations in those counties.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009"; S. 787 "The Clean Water Restoration Act" (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues); S. ___, "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant legislation"; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc.); S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate); clean air regulation; S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets); S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes); S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate ploicy/assistance); S. 1816, H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.J. Res. 76, H.J. Res. 77, S.J. Res. 26, resolutions disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the defination of renewable biomass to the difinition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
OAR-2004-0237 - Animal Feed Operations Consent Agreement and Final Order Poultry Petition: EPA - HQ-SFUND-2005-013 Poultry Exemption Petition: EPA - HQ-SFUND-2007-0469 Cap & Trade/Climate Change/GHG Controls (S. Res 26 & H. Res 76 ) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Rule (EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0508) Preliminary Notice of TMDL; FRL-8955-4 FRL-8955-4; Preliminary Notice of TMDL Development for Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 (S. 1816; H.R. 3852) EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0761; Draft Chesapeake Bay Strategy Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act (H.R. 5509)
Client expense: $35,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
LEGISLATION S. 787 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 5088 America's Commitment to Clean Water Act S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act H.R. 3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act H.R.1262 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. S. 696 Appalachian Restoration Act S. 1005 Water Infrastructure Financing Act S. 937 Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act S. 2995 Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 1777 Good Samaritan Cleanup of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act 2009 H.R. 3081 Appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. (continuing resolution) S. 3305 Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act of 2010 S. 4821 H.R. 382, Suspension of Certain EPA Action RULEMAKINGS: EPA; Improving Review of Appalachian Surface Coal Mining Operations Under the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Environmental Justice Executive Order (April 1, 2010) EPA; Water Quality Standards for the State of Floridas Lakes and Flowing Waters; Proposed Rule (40 CFR Part 131), 75 Fed. Reg. 4174 (January 26, 2010) EPA; Polychlorinated Biphenyls: Manufacturing (Import) Exemption for Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC, Proposed Rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 12053 (March 6, 2008). EPA; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: General Provisions; Proposed Rule, 72 Fed. Reg. 69 (January 3, 2007). EPA; Proposed Rule on The Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events,' 72 FR 13560. March 22, 2007). EPA; National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, Proposed Rule, 40 C.F.R. Part 50, July 19, 2010 EPA; Revision of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) increment modeling procedures, 72 Fed.Reg. 31,372-9, July 6th, 2007 DOI; Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement, 30 CFR Parts 780, 784, 816, and 817; Excess Spoil, Coal Mine Waste, and Buffers for Perennial and Intermittent Streams; Final rule at 73 FR 75814 (December 12, 2008) EPA: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry. Proposed May 6, 2009 EPA Regulatory Docket, Surface Coal Mining Permit Review, No. EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0627 EPA: 40 CFR Part 257, [EPAHQRCRA20080329; FRL87585] RIN 2050AG44: Identification of Non-Hazardous Materials That Are Solid Waste EPA, Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste, Final Rule, 73 Fed. Reg. 64.668 (October 30, 2008) EPA, Proposed Rule regarding Regulation of Coal Combustion Waste (not yet issued) EPA: 40 CFR 63, RIN: 2060AP48, SAN No. 5329: National Emissions Standard For Hazardous Air Pollutants For Gold Mine Ore Processing EPA: 40 CFR 63, [EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0790] RIN: 2060-AM44: Combined Rulemaking For Industrial, Commercial, And Institutional Boilers And Process Heaters At Major Sources Of Hap And Industrial, Commercial, And Institutional Boilers At Area Sources EPA: 40 CFR Parts 60, 62, [EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0119] RIN: 2060-AO12: Commercial And Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; Response To Remand Of New Source Performance Standards And Emission Guidelines EPA: 40 CFR 63, [EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0234] RIN: 2060-AP52: National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants For Coal- And Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units EPA: National Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities. Final rule. 71 FR 42724, July 27, 2006. EPA: 40 CFR Part 51 [EPA-HQ_OAR_2008-0462] RIN2060-AP30: Proposed Rule to Implement the 1997 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard: new Source Review Anti-Backsliding Provisions for Former 1-Hour Ozone Standard, 75 Fed. Reg. 51960 (2010). EPA, 40 CFR Part 52, Finding of Failure to Submit State Implementation Plans Required by the 1999 Regional Haze Rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 2392 (2009). EPA, 40 CFR Parts 50 and 58 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172] RIN 2060-AP98, National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 75 Fed. Reg. 2938 (2010) EPA, 40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 72, 78, and 97 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491] RIN 2060-AP50, Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone, 75 Fed. Reg. 45210 (2010) EPA: Standards of Performance for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units for Which Construction Is Commenced After September 18, 1978; Standards of Performance for Industrial- Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; and Standards of Performance for Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units. Final rule, February 27, 2006 EPA: Expansion of RCRA Comparable Fuel Exclusion. Final rule. 73 FR 77954, December 19, 2008. EPA: Regulation of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials From the Petroleum Refining Industry Processed in a Gasification System To Produce Synthesis Gas. Final rule. 73 FR 57, January 2, 2008. EPA: Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Sulfur Dioxide, proposed rule, 74 Fed. Reg. 64810 (12-8-09). EPA: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) for Particulate Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers (PM2.5) Increments, Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentration (SMC), proposed rule,72 Fed. Reg. 54112 (9-21-09) EPA: Implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) Program for Particulate Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers (PM2.5); Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Repeal Grandfathering Provision and End the PM10 Surrogate Policy, 75 Fed. Reg. 6827 (2-11-10). EPA: Environmental Protection Agency, Proposed Determination to Prohibit, Restrict, or Deny the Specification, or the Use for Specification (Including Withdrawal of Specification), of an Area as a Disposal Site; Spruce No. 1 Surface Mine, Logan County, WV, 75 Fed. Reg. 16,788 (Apr. 2, 2010). NOAA: Comments on Amendment 31 to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources in the Gulf of Mexico, 74 Fed. Reg. 69322 (Dec. 31, 2009), and the National Marine Fisheries Services Proposed Rule to Implement Amendment 31, 75 Fed. Reg. 2469 (Jan. 15, 2010). EPA, Reconsideration of the 2008 Ozone Primary and Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards, Proposed Rule, (40 CFR Parts 50 and 58), 75 Fed. Reg. 11, (Jan. 19, 2010) EPA, NESHAP: Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, Proposed Rule, (40 CFR Part 63), 75 Fed. Reg. 107, (June 4, 2010) EPA, NESHAP: Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters, Proposed Rule, (40 CFR Part 63), 75 Fed. Reg. 107, (June 4, 2010) EPA, Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Wastes, Proposed Rule, (40 CFR Part 241), 75 Fed. Reg. 107, (June 4, 2010) EPA: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants. Final Rule, (40 CFR 60, 63), 75 Fed. Reg. 54970, (Sep. 9, 2010) EPA, Transport Rule- Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone, Proposed Rule (40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 72, et. al.), 75 Fed. Reg. 147, (Aug. 2, 2010) EPA, NESHAP: Brick and Structural Clay Products and Clay Products, Pre-Proposal , Initiated (June 11, 2009) EPA, NESHAP: Polyvinyl Chloride and Copolymers Production, Amendments, Proposed Rule RIN: 2060-AN33, (40 CFR 63), 42 USC 7412, (December 2010)
Client expense: $78,796 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S787 Clean Water Restoration Act, Chesapeake Clean Water Act S1816/HR3852, H1310 Clean Water Protection Act S1215 FRAC, HR5088 Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act, HR4753/Stationary Source Regulation Delay Act, S3072 Stationary Source Regulation Dleay Act, S.J. RES.26 Endangerment Finding Disapproval, S2995 Clean Air ct Amendment of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Biotechnology Issues; Clean Water Act vs. FIFRA Court Case (NPDES issues); Clean Water Restroation Act (S. 787); America's Commitment to Clean Water Act (H.R. 5088); Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 (H.R. 3852/S.1816); tom amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides. (H.R. 6273/H.R. 6087/S.3735). CFTS-Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards; EPA Studies; Spill Prevention Control and Counter measures rule; Spray Drift Regulations; Montreal Protocol; Individual Pesticide Issues.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.937 - Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act H.R. 1262 - Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 S.787 - Clean Water Restoration Act H.R. 3265 - Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 5088- America's Commitment to Clean Water Act H.R. 1908 - Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009 S. 1321 - Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2222 - Green Communities Act H.R. 135 - Twenty-first Century Water Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 3202 - Water Protection and Reinvestment Act S. 1005 - Water Infrastructure Financing Act H.R. 2093 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 S.237 - Great Lakes Collaboation Implementation Act of 2009 H.R. 2368 - Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Act of 2009 H.R. 2969 - Water System Adaptation Partnerships Act of 2009 S. 1712 - Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009 S. 1816 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 3852 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 4202 - Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009 S. 3561 Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2010 H.R. 5320 Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010 H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 3747- Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009 H.R.4715- Clean Estuaries Act of 2010 H.R.1191- Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009 S 1336 - Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2009 S. 933 - Contaminated Sediment Remediation Reauthorization Act S. 878 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 H.R. 4029 - Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 S. 2730 - Puget Sound Recovery Act of 2009 H.R. 4001- Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009 S. 2724 - Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 4755 - Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 S. 3073 - Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4698 - Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2010 H.R. 4652 - Columbia River Restoration Act of 2010 S. 3025- Columbia River Restoration Act of 2010 S. 3550 Columbia River Basin Restoration Act of 2010 S. 1311- Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act S. 3119 Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act H.R. 5061 San Francisco Bay Improvement Act H.R. 5892- Water Resources Development Act Unnumbered Senate bill- Water Resources Development Act H.R. 5509 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act S. 3539 - San Francisco Bay Restoration Act S. 1328 - Mercury Pollution Reduction Act of 2009 H.R. 5629 - Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act Unnumbered Senate Bill- Great Waters Omnibus S. 3602 - Safe Treatment of Polluted Stormwater Runoff Act of 2010
Client expense: $18,057 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2010 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues relating to Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission management of Atlantic menhaden; menhaden-related issues involving the reauthorization of the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program, S 1816 and HR 3852; governmental relief efforts relating to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill; aquaculture; scientific surveys and assessments of menhaden; Coast Guard Re-Authorization Act of 2010 (HR 3619), provisions regarding alternative vessel compliance; Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act, S.3600 and S.3755; Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010, S 3663, regarding changes to maritime liability for fishermen
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009; provisions affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC); provisions and regulations affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Clean Air Act, provisions and regulations affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO); provisions and regulations affecting agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Clean Water Act; application and regulations pertaining to agriculture, including NPDES permitting. HR 2454 The American Clean Energy and Security Act; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. S. 527, Prohibiting Clean Air Act permitting under Title V of that Act for certain emissions from ag production. HR 1426, Prohibiting Clean Air Act permitting under Title V of that Act for certain emissions from ag production. Greenhouse Gas Reporting regulations, all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. EPA Endangerment finding on carbon dioxide emissions and subsequent regulatory actions resulting from the endangerment findings, all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. HR 3852/ S 1816- Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. Chesapeake Bay Initiative, Executive Order 13508; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives. HR 5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act; all provisions pertaining to agriculture and farmer cooperatives.
Client expense: $210,000 · 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), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development) S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;
Client expense: $410,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Changes in Water Pollution Regulations S 3481- A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution Chesapeake Bay Restoration HR 3852- Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 HR 5509- Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act S 1816- Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act H J Res 76- 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 H J Res 77- 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 S J Res 26- 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 Expansion of Regulated Waters in the U.S. S 787Clean Water Restoration Act HR 5088- America's Commitment to Clean Water Act Security of Water Facilities S 3598 - Secure Water Facilities Act Grants for Water Pollution Control Facilities HR 6182 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make additional capitalization grants to the water pollution control revolving funds of states that adopt smart growth principles.
Client expense: $4,500,000 · 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 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
EPA Proposed Rule for Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida - general issues S. 1816 - Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 3852 - Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
Client expense: $328,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act(clean energy, energy independence); H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act(GHG's); H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act ; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act(Global climate); S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act(GHG's); S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act(climate change, energy efficiency); S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009(climate offsets); S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009(climate change); S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act)(electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean Water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally. Ocean policy generally.
Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1816 and H.R. 3852: Chesapeake Reauthorization, H.R. 5088: America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 1816 and H.R. 3852: Chesapeake Reauthorization, H.R. 5088: America's Commitment to Clean Water Act, H.R. 5509: Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. 1816 and H.R. 3852: Chesapeake Reauthorization, H.R. 5088: America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor implementation of P.L. 110-140, and renewable fuel standard provisions. Monitor all legislative issues related to cellulosic ethanol production. Monitor the implementation of P.L. 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Monitor drafting of water quality legislation. Review of Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. S. 206, Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009. S. 531, Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009. S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009. S. 807, SMART Energy Act. S. 835, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. S. 1005, Water Infrastructure Financing Act. S. 1627, Consumer Fuels and Vehicle Choice Act of 2009. S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. H.R. 1476, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2009. H.R. 2409, Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act. H.R. 2454, American Celan Energy and Security Act of 2009. H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoratio Act of 2009. H.R. 5142, Grow a Renewable Energy Economy Now - Jumpstart Other Biofuels Act of 2010. H.R. 5757, Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2010.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 4396, Save our Energy Job Acts H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Discussion draft of the Clean Energy Security Act, Provisions related to Carbon Offsets (Title III) Provisions dealing with Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R. 21 Oceans, Conservation, Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural adn land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (provisions related to greenhouse gas mitigation from agriculture) H.R. 3852 and S. 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009 S. 1311 Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act H.R. 5509 Chesapeake Bay Reauthorization and Improvement Act S.J. Res 26 - disapproval resolution prohibiting EPA from regulating greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act Congressional Issues: Climate Change: H.R. 2454 and S. 1733 (provisions relating to agricultural offsets) Clean Water Act Jursidiction - oppose S. 787 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs Farm Bill Conservation Program Atrazine Spill Prevention Control & Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act Proposed Rule Carbonfuran Food Tolerance Revocation National Oceans Policy Executive Order Chesapeake Bay Executive Oder (EO 13508) Chesapeake Bay TMDL for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment NPDES permits for pesticide applications Pesticide Spray Drift guideance and label language
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 787 - Clean Water Resotration Act. Carbon Credit Trading. H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act. H.R. 3852/S. 1816 - Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009. H.R. 5509 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R. 5088 - America's Commitment to Clean Water Act. S.J.Res 26. H.J. Res. 76. H.J. Res 77.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)