Ensuring Affordable Energy Act
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2012 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011;S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act"; H.R. 1287 & S.706 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act; Sen. Lugar discussion draft legislation (energy, CES, NSR); H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; Draft legislation to provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act; S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act;
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations) H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act H.R. 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act EPA proposed regulation of coal combustion byproducts (coal ash) H.R. 1391, Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act, prohibits EPA from regulating coal ash under Subtitle C of RCRA H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations H.R. 1084 & S. 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule, Subpart W H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report (coal ash) H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act H.R. 6338, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2012 S. 3512, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012, (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs). Matters relating to the Emissions Control Area (ECA) Marine Vessel Transport Regulations
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution including the following legislation: H.R. 10 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; H.R.97 Free Industry Act; H.R. 153 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R.199 Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011; H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R.1380 New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011; H.R.1633 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011; H.R. 1705 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011; H.R. 2021 Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011; H.R. 2250 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011; H.R.2458 Air Quality Review Interval and Dust Act of 2011; H.R.2681 Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011; H.J.RES.58 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; H.J.RES.59 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers; House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2013; H.R.3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012; H.R.4348 MAP-2; H.R. 4471Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 H.R. 4480 Domestic Energy and Jobs Act; H.R.4078 Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act H.R. 4607 Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012; H.R. 3862 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012; H.R.6190 Asthma Inhalers Relief Act of 2012; H.R.3409 Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012; H.R. 4273 The Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act; H.R.6396 End Radon in Schools Act, H.R.6564 EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2012 S.228 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; S.299 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; S.231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S.1392 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S.1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011; S.1538 Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S.1606 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011; S.1610 Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S. 1720 Jobs Through Growth Act; S.1786 Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011; S.1833 Fair Compliance Act of 2011; S. J. RES. 27 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act; S. J. Res 37 To disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units; Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2013; S.1813 MAP-21; S.2204 Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; S.3445 Domestic Energy and Jobs Act Issues related to toxic air pollution and health; Issues related to air pollution from vehicles and fuels; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 153 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act - all provisions to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations. H.R. 199 Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 - all provisions to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 750 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act - all provisions to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law. H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - all provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1872 Employment Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. H.R. 2250 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - all provisions to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards. H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 - all provisions to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 3379 Regional Haze Federalism Act - all provisions to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards through state implementation plans. H.R. 6091 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - all provisions relating to regional haze and environment. H.R. 6172 To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible - all provisions. S. 228 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act - all provisions to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases. S. 1292 Employment Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. S. 2365 The "Western Economic Security Today" (WEST) Act - all provisions related to comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act.
2012 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. - 6564 - EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2012 S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 847 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
| Republican |
| FL |
| Blaine Luetkemeyer | Republican | MO |
| Blake Farenthold | Republican | TX |
| Bob Gibbs | Republican | OH |
| Bob Goodlatte | Republican | VA |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | Republican | WY |
| Dan Benishek | Republican | MI |
| Dan Burton | Republican | IN |
| David B. McKinley | Republican | WV |
| David P. Roe | Republican | TN |
| Dennis A. Ross | Republican | FL |
| Denny Rehberg | Republican | MT |
| Diane Black | Republican | TN |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Doug Lamborn | Republican | CO |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Republican | AR |
| F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. | Republican | WI |
| H. Morgan Griffith | Republican | VA |
| Howard P. "Buck" McKeon | Republican | CA |
| J. Randy Forbes | Republican | VA |
| Jason Chaffetz | Republican | UT |
| Jean Schmidt | Republican | OH |
| Jeff Duncan | Republican | SC |
| Joe Barton | Republican | TX |
| John Fleming | Republican | LA |
| K. Michael Conaway | Republican | TX |
| Kay Granger | Republican | TX |
| Kenny Marchant | Republican | TX |
| Kevin Brady | Republican | TX |
| Kevin Yoder | Republican | KS |
| Lou Barletta | Republican | PA |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican | TX |
| Lynn A. Westmoreland | Republican | GA |
| Marlin A. Stutzman | Republican | IN |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Michele Bachmann | Republican | MN |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Pete Olson | Republican | TX |
| Phil Gingrey | Republican | GA |
| Ralph M. Hall | Republican | TX |
| Randy Neugebauer | Republican | TX |
| Rob Bishop | Republican | UT |
| Robert E. Latta | Republican | OH |
| Robert Hurt | Republican | VA |
| Ron Paul | Republican | TX |
| Sam Johnson | Republican | TX |
| Sandy Adams | Republican | FL |
| Scott R. Tipton | Republican | CO |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Steve King | Republican | IA |
| Sue Wilkins Myrick | Republican | NC |
| Tim Huelskamp | Republican | KS |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Trent Franks | Republican | AZ |
| Virginia Foxx | Republican | NC |
| W. Todd Akin | Republican | MO |
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 6564 - EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2012 S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1515 - STANDUP Act. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 2324 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. H.R. 3889 - PARTS Act. H.R. 4216 - Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R 4348 - To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs and for other purposes. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 5859 - To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 510 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. S. 528 - STANDUP Act. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1449 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. S. 3706 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Right to Repair Surface Transportation Reauthorization Rental Recall Legislation
Client expense: $1,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 910, To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes. S. 1510, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes S. 2146, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, and for other purposes H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act H.R. 153, The "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act"" to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations H.R. 199, The Protect America's Energy and manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011, to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stattionary sources under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" topreempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law H.R. 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA) H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act H.R. 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act H.R. 1287, "3-D Domestic jobs, Domestic Energy and Deficit Reducation Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act", to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts propr to regulations or other actions H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to provide additional time EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards H.R. 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011" to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act" to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule H.R. 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide States increased flexability in implementing standards through State implemention plans. H.R. 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act" H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline non-CAIR states H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act, to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners S. 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act", to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act S. 482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011' to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment S.1292, the "Employment Protection Act", to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions S. 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011 S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implemention plan under the CAA S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implemention dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution S. 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011" to provide additional time for compliance with and coordinating of the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules] S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states S. 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA S.J. Res 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b)-cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance. H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act" (draft guidance) H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations Legislation
Client expense: $2,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 6507, the Promoting Nuanced Taconite Regulations Act, regarding the EPA regional haze program; H.R. 6564, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act; H.R. 6697, the Consumer Bounty Act, regarding citizen suit plantiff awards; H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; H.Res. 835, resolution regarding U.S. climate change policies; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2226, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, the EPA Regional Oversight Act, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance.
Client expense: $3,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" To prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act: to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); HR 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the "Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1872, the "Employment Protection Act" to requires EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; HR 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan); HR 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act", to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; HR 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" (Pingreee); HR 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards though State implementation plans; HR 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act"; HR 4255, the "Accountability in Grants Act," to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; HR 4304, the "Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012," defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; HR 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; HR 4965, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); HR 6091, regional haze and other environmental provision in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; HR 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the "Energy Tax Prevision Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance; S 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the "Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act" to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S 1538, the "regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011", S 1720, the "Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations; S 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S 2122, "Defense of Environment and Property Act", (defines scope of federal Jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S 2245, "Preserve the Waters of U.S. Act", (draft guidance); S 2300, to delay SCAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S 3053, to require senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rules; SA 2367 to HR 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance.
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Changes to the Energy Star Program HR438 - Energy Star Improvements Act of 2011 Suspension of CO2 Regulation Under Clean Air Act S228 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act S231 - EPA Regulations Suspension Act of 2011 HR97 - Free Industry Act HR153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act HR199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 HR750 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act Energy Labeling, Energy Efficiency Loans, Federal Building Codes S1000- Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 HR627 - Home Energy Loss Prevention Act Adding Energy Costs to Mortgage Underwriting & Appraisal S1737 - Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2011 Tax Incentives for the Energy Efficiency Bill HR4017 - The Smart Energy Act S3591 - The Commercial Building Modernization Act Energy Efficiency and Manufacturing HR6582 - The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act Regulatory Reform S3468 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2012 Discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding home energy performance scores.
Client expense: $15,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), 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, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 6507, the Promoting Nuanced Taconite Regulations Act, regarding the EPA regional haze program; H.R. 6564, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act; H.R. 6697, the Consumer Bounty Act, regarding citizen suit plantiff awards; H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; H.Res. 835, resolution regarding U.S. climate change policies; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2226, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, the EPA Regional Oversight Act, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance.
Client expense: $320,000 · 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
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act"; H.R. 1287 & S.706 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act; Sen. Lugar discussion draft legislation (energy, CES, NSR); H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; Draft legislation to provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act; S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; SA 2367 to S. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4304, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 6697, the Consumer Bounty Act, regarding citizen suit plaintiff awards; S. 2226, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97,The Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, The Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for two years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emmisions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act H.R. 750, The Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations on common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licenses under FIFRA); H.R. 910, The Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, The No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, The Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, The EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R 2401, The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analysis of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, America's Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, H.R. 3379, The Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3391, The Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 4255, The Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act (draft guidance); H.R 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 6507, The Promoting Nuanced Taconite Regulations Act, regarding the EPA regional haze program; H.R., 6564, The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act; H.R. 6697, The Consumer Bounty Act, regarding citizen suit plaintiff awards; H.Res, 672 resolution regarding federal climate policy; H.Res 835, resolution regarding U.S. climate change policies; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India and Russia implement similiar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, The Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, The EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for two years EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S.609, The Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011, to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, The 3D Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change of global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, The Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, The EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, The Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, The Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, The Cross State Air Pollutions Act to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, The Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additonal time for compliance with and coordination of, the compliance schedules for (the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules); S. 2226, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, The Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under CAA; S.J. Res 37, disapproving EPA MATs rule; Environmental provision in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b)-cooling water intake structure rule-making, Waters of the U.S. draft guidance
Client expense: $545,055 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Coal ash characterization under EPA RCRA regulations. S. 175 and H.R. 4348 Surface Transportation Bill. McKinley bill, H.R. 2273 re: coal ash residuals. EPA greenhouse gas regulation implementation. H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273, S. 231, S. 482, H.R. 153, H.R. 199, H.R. 750, H.R. 910; H.R. 1705; H.R. 2401 "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nations Act."; Appropriations amendments regarding regional haze issue; H.R. 3379 re: regional haze; H.R. 4387 and S. 1815 to delay CSAPR compliance; H.R. 4965 and S. 2245 re: waters of the U.S.; S J Res. 37 re: disapproval of EPA MATS rule. Potentional listing of Lesser Prairie Chicken by FWS under Endangered Species Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 6507, the Promoting Nuanced Taconite Regulations Act, regarding the EPA regional haze program; H.R. 6564, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act; H.R. 6697, the Consumer Bounty Act, regarding citizen suit plantiff awards; H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; H.Res. 835, resolution regarding U.S. climate change policies; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2226, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, the EPA Regional Oversight Act, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act); H.R. 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations); H.R. 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" (to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law); H.R. 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" (to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases); S. 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gases from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); S. 482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", amendments related to greenhouse gas regulations); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rulemaking. H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to delay EPA's boiler MACT rule S.J. Res 37, Resolution to disapprove EPA's Utility MACT (MATS) Rule. S. 1815, Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution S. 1833, Fair Compliance Act of 2011 (EPA's Cross State Air Pollution Rule), to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for EPA's Utility MACT and CSAPR rules. H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states. S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states. H.R. 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act."
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4304, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012, defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance. H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2122, the Defense of Environment and Property Act, (defines scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.1510,An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes S.2146,A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $340,000 · 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
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 153 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act - all provisions to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations. H.R. 199 Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 - all provisions to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 750 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act - all provisions to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law. H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - all provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1872 Employment Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. H.R. 2250 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - all provisions to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards. H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 - all provisions to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 3379 Regional Haze Federalism Act - all provisions to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards through state implementation plans. H.R. 6091 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - all provisions relating to regional haze and environment. H.R. 6172 To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible - all provisions. S. 228 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act - all provisions to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases. S. 482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - all provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. S. 609 Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011 - all provisions to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment. S. 1292 Employment Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. S. 2365 The "Western Economic Security Today" (WEST) Act - all provisions related to comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 847 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
Client expense: $1,299,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1515 - STANDUP Act. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 2324 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. H.R. 3889 - PARTS Act. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R 4348 - To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs and for other purposes. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 5859 - To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 510 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. S. 528 - STANDUP Act. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1449 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Right to Repair Surface Transportation Reauthorization Rental Recall Legislation
Client expense: $1,299,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends
Client expense: $1,299,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
Client expense: $1,299,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution including the following legislation: H.R. 10 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; H.R.97 Free Industry Act; H.R. 153 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R.199 Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011; H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R.1380 New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011; H.R.1633 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011; H.R. 1705 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011; H.R. 2021 Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011; H.R. 2250 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011; H.R.2458 Air Quality Review Interval and Dust Act of 2011; H.R.2681 Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011; H.J.RES.58 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; H.J.RES.59 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers; House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2013; H.R.3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012; H.R.4348 MAP-2; H.R. 4471Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 H.R. 4480 Domestic Energy and Jobs Act; H.R.4078 Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act H.R. 4607 Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012; H.R. 3862 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012; H.R.6190 Asthma Inhalers Relief Act of 2012; H.R.3409 Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012; H.R. 4273 The Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act; H.R.6396 End Radon in Schools Act, H.R.6564 EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2012 S.228 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; S.299 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; S.231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S.1392 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S.1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011; S.1538 Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S.1606 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011; S.1610 Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S. 1720 Jobs Through Growth Act; S.1786 Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011; S.1833 Fair Compliance Act of 2011; S. J. RES. 27 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act; S. J. Res 37 To disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units; Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2013; S.1813 MAP-21; S.2204 Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; S.3445 Domestic Energy and Jobs Act Issues related to toxic air pollution and health; Issues related to air pollution from vehicles and fuels; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4304, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012, defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2122, the Defense of Environment and Property Act, (defines scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance.
Client expense: $3,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act"; H.R. 1287 & S.706 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act; Sen. Lugar discussion draft legislation (energy, CES, NSR); H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; Draft legislation to provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act; S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; SA 2367 to S. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4304, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. ____, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation (Simpson); H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act, (defines scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA);
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations) H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act H.R. 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act EPA proposed regulation of coal combustion byproducts (coal ash) H.R. 1391, Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act, prohibits EPA from regulating coal ash under Subtitle C of RCRA H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations H.R. 1084 & S. 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule, Subpart W H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report (coal ash) H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act H.R. 6338, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2012 S. 3512, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012, (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs). Matters relating to the Emissions Control Area (ECA) Marine Vessel Transport Regulations
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 910, To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes. S.1510, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes S. 2146, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, and for other purposes H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act H.R. 153, The "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations H.R. 199, The "Protect America's Energy and manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law H.R. 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA) H.R. 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act H.R. 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1287, "3-D Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1292, the "Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1872, the "Employment Protection Act", to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to provide additional time EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards H.R. 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011" to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act" to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule H.R. 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mecury Monitoring Act" H.R. 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalisn Act", to provide States increased flexibility in implementiong standards through State implementation plans. H.R. 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act" H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy S.77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners S. 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act S. 482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greehouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment S. 1292, the "Employment Protection Act", to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions S. 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 201" to delay Boiler MACT S. 1538, the "Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011 S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA S. 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution S. 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011" to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules] S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states S. 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that at Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b)- cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S."draft guidance.
Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Changes to the Energy Star Program HR438 - Energy Star Improvements Act of 2011 Suspension of CO2 Regulation Under Clean Air Act S228 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act S231 - EPA Regulations Suspension Act of 2011 HR97 - Free Industry Act HR153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act HR199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 HR750 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act Energy Labeling, Energy Efficiency Loans, Federal Building Codes S1000- Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 HR627 - Home Energy Loss Prevention Act Adding Energy Costs to Mortgage Underwriting & Appraisal S1737 - Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2011 Tax Incentives for the Energy Efficiency Bill HR4017 - Commercial Building Modernization Act Regulatory Reform S3468 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2012 Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program proposed rule.
Client expense: $9,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), 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), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Coal ash characterization under EPA RCRA regulations. S. 175 and H.R. 4348 Surface Transportation Bill. McKinley bill, H.R. 2273 re: coal ash residuals. EPA greenhouse gas regulation implementation. H.R. 1391, H.R. 2273, S. 231, S. 482, H.R. 153, H.R. 199, H.R. 750, H.R. 910; H.R. 1705; H.R. 2401 "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nations Act."; Appropriations amendments regarding regional haze issue; H.R. 3379 re: regional haze; H.R. 4387 and S. 1815 to delay CSAPR compliance; H.R. 4965 and S. 2245 re: waters of the U.S.; S J Res. 37 re: disapproval of EPA MATS rule. Potentional listing of Lesser Prairie Chicken by FWS under Endangered Species Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act); H.R. 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations); H.R. 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" (to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law); H.R. 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" (to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases); S. 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gases from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); S. 482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", amendments related to greenhouse gas regulations); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rulemaking. H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to delay EPA's boiler MACT rule S.J. Res. 27, Resolution to disapprove EPA's Cross State Air Pollution Rule S.J. Res 37, Resolution to disapprove EPA's Utility MACT (MATS) Rule. S. 1815, Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution S. 1833, Fair Compliance Act of 2011 (EPA's Cross State Air Pollution Rule), to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for EPA's Utility MACT and CSAPR rules. H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states. S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states. H.R. 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act."
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" To prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act: to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); HR 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the "Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1872, the "Employment Protection Act" to requires EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; HR 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan); HR 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act", to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; HR 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" (Pingreee); HR 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards though State implementation plans; HR 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act"; HR 4255, the "Accountability in Grants Act," to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; HR 4304, the "Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012," defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; HR 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; HR 4965, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); HR 6091, regional haze and other environmental provision in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; HR 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the "Energy Tax Prevision Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance; S 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the "Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act" to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S 1538, the "regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011", S 1720, the "Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations; S 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S 2122, "Defense of Environment and Property Act", (defines scope of federal Jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S 2245, "Preserve the Waters of U.S. Act", (draft guidance); S 2300, to delay SCAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S 3053, to require senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rules; SA 2367 to HR 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance.
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the "Energy Production Freedom Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011" to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act", to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act"; H.R. 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 4304, the "Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012," defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the "Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act" to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the "Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011"; S. 1720, the "Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2122, the "Defense of Environment and Property Act", (defines scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S. 2245, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule.
Client expense: $430,770 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, " Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for two years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 910, "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, "Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; S. 228, "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulations of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 482, "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA autority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA;
Client expense: $646,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
Client expense: $1,578,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1515 - STANDUP Act. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 2324 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. H.R. 3889 - PARTS Act. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R 4348 - To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs and for other purposes. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 5859 - To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 510 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. S. 528 - STANDUP Act. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1449 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Right to Repair Surface Transportation Reauthorization Rental Recall Legislation
Client expense: $1,578,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 847 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
Client expense: $1,578,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends
Client expense: $1,578,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1515 - STANDUP Act. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 2324 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. H.R. 3889 - PARTS Act. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R 4348 - To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs and for other purposes. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 5859 - To repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 510 - ROADS SAFE Act of 2011. S. 528 - STANDUP Act. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1449 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Right to Repair Surface Transportation Reauthorization Rental Recall Legislation
Client expense: $3,358,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 847 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
Client expense: $3,358,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. S. 1113 - Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2011. S. 1603 - Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011. S. 2264 - Domestic Fuels Act of 2012. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends Rare Earth Minerals
Client expense: $3,358,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97 - Free Industry Act. H.R. 153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act. H.R. 199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 253 - Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011. H.R. 404 - Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011. H.R. 424 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act or the LEVEL Act. H.R. 500 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. H.R. 523 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2011. H.R. 748 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes. H.R. 910 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. H.R. 1367 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012. H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. S. 15 - To prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act. S. 232 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act. S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. S. 734 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011. Electric Vehicle Legislation Ethanol Refueling Liability Mid-level Ethanol Blends
Client expense: $3,358,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 153 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act - all provisions to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations. H.R. 199 Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 - all provisions to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 750 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act - all provisions to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law. H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - all provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1872 Employment Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. H.R. 2250 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - all provisions to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards. H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 - all provisions to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 3379 Regional Haze Federalism Act - all provisions to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards through state implementation plans. S. 228 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act - all provisions to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases. S. 482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - all provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. S. 609 Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011 - all provisions to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment. S. 1292 Employment Protection Act of 2011 - all provisions to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution including the following legislation: H.R. 10 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; H.R.97 Free Industry Act; H.R. 153 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R.199 Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011; H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R.1380 New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011; H.R.1633 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011; H.R. 1705 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011; H.R. 2021 Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011; H.R. 2250 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011; H.R.2458 Air Quality Review Interval and Dust Act of 2011; H.R.2681 Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; H.R. 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011; H H.J.RES.58 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; H.J.RES.59 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers; House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2013; H.R.3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012; H.R. 4471Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 H.R. 4480 Domestic Energy and Jobs Act; H.R. 4078 Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012; H.R. 4607 Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012; H.R. 3862 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012; S.228 Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; S.299 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; S.231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S.1392 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S.1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011; S.1538 : Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S.1606 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011; S.1610 Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S. 1720 Jobs Through Growth Act; S.1786 Long-Term Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011; S.1833 Fair Compliance Act of 2011; S. J. RES. 27 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act; S. J. Res 37 To disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units; Senate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2013; S.1813 MAP-21; S.2204 Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; S. 1789 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011; Issues related to toxic air pollution and health; Issues related to chlorofluorocarbons; Issues related to air pollution from vehicles and fuels; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Changes to the Energy Star Program HR438 - Energy Star Improvements Act of 2011 Suspension of CO2 Regulation Under Clean Air Act S228 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act S231 - EPA Regulations Suspension Act of 2011 HR97 - Free Industry Act HR153 - Ensuring Affordable Energy Act HR199 - Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 HR750 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act Energy Labeling, Energy Efficiency Loans, Federal Building Codes S1000- Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 HR627 - Home Energy Loss Prevention Act Adding Energy Costs to Mortgage Underwriting & Appraisal S1737 - Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2011 Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on energy issues Discussions with the Department of Energy (DOE) on energy labeling and scoring, building energy labels, and commercial asset.
Client expense: $10,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), 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), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. ____, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation (Simpson); H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act, (defines scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act);S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA);
Client expense: $2,730,790 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act"; H.R. 1287 & S.706 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011; S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act; Sen. Lugar discussion draft legislation (energy, CES, NSR); H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; Draft legislation to provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act; S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. ____, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation (Simpson); H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; SA 2367 to S. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill;
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 97, "Free Industry Act", regarding provisions to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act. HR 153, "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act", regarding provisions to prohibit funding for EPA to implements greenhouse gas regulations. H.R.199, "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011", regarding provisions to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act. HR 750, "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act", regarding provisions to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law. HR 910, "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", regarding provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. HR 1023, "No More Energy Excuses Act of 2011", regarding provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act. HR 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", regarding all provisions. HR 1292, "Energy Production Freedom Act", regarding all provisions. HR 1705, "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", regarding all provisions. HR 1872, "Employee Protection Act of 2011", regarding all provisions. S. 228, "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act", regarding provisions to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases. S. 231, "EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act", regarding provisions to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act. S. 482, "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", regarding provisions to prohibit EPA Greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. S. 493, "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", regarding amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations. HR 2250, "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011", regarding all provisions. S. 706, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", regarding all provisions. S. 1220, "Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011", regarding all provisions. S. 1292, "Employment Protection Act", regarding all provisions. S. 1321, "Practical Energy Plan of 2011", regarding all provisions. S. 1833, "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", regarding all provisions. Clean Water Act, Sect 316 (b), regarding provisions on cooling water intake structure rule making. Issues related to odor at Natural Gas Pipeline Compressor Station.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE