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Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
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2013 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act.S. 587, FRAC Act. H.R. 1084, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 699, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. S. 748, Algae-Based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2011. S. 757, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 S. 897, A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. S. 1321, Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011. S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011. S. 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 1687, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1971, Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011. S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. S. 2365, WEST Act. H.R. 199, Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. H.R. 909, Roadmap for America's Energy Future. H.R. 1023, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1391, RCCRA Act of 2011. H.R. 1425, Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011. H.R. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2133, FUEL Act. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012. H.R. 4381, Planning for American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4383, Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 6113, To repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. S. 3514, A bill to repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. S. 3671, A bill to provide certain assistance to North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies. H.R. 6699, Liquefied Natural Gas for NATO Act. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Monitor the implementation of the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. (P.L. 112-140). Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal fired electric generation.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (H.R. 1367 / S. 734) Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Standards Act of 2011 (S. 1001) Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act (H.R. 1861) Open Fuel Standard of 2011 (H.R. 1687) Methodology used by Dept. of Commerce under Section 9 of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation that regulates Corporate Average Fuel Economy: H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 483, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; H.R. 1687, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Renewable fuel issues Ethanol Natural gas issues H.R. 1380: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 S. 187: Bio Fuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 H. Amdt 156 to H.R. 1: prohibits use of funds to implement EPA from enforcing waiver on E15. S. Amdt 476: To repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit H.R. 1687 & S. 1603: Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 4345: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Air and Climate Issues H.R. 1687 & S. 1603: Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 4345: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 +H.R. 1380: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 H.R. 910 & S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, S. Amdt 183, S. Amdt 215, S. Amdt 277, S. Amdt 236 - All amendments relate to restructuring EPA authority on GHG emissions. S. 187: Bio Fuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 H. Amdt 156 to H.R. 1: prohibits use of funds to implement EPA from enforcing waiver on E15.
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Bruce L. Braley | Democratic | IA |
| Cliff Stearns | Republican | FL |
| Collin C. Peterson | Democratic | MN |
| Dan Burton | Republican | IN |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| Dennis A. Ross | Republican | FL |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eliot L. Engel | Democratic | NY |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Howard L. Berman | Democratic | CA |
| Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Republican | FL |
| James A. Himes | Democratic | CT |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| John Barrow | Democratic | GA |
| Leonard L. Boswell | Democratic | IA |
| Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Democratic | GU |
| Michael G. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Robert J. Dold | Republican | IL |
| Robert L. Turner | Republican | NY |
| Roscoe G. Bartlett | Republican | MD |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Steve King | Republican | IA |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Tom Latham | Republican | IA |
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 2354: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 HR 6094: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012 S. 1445: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2011 H.R. 1367 & S. 734, "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011" To provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy H.R. 1380: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 H.R. 910 & S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, S. Amdt 183, S. Amdt 215, S. Amdt 277, S. Amdt 236 - All amendments relate to restructuring EPA authority on GHG emissions. S. 187: Bio Fuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 H. Amdt 156 to H.R. 1: prohibits use of funds to implement EPA from enforcing waiver on E15. H.R. 1449: Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 H.R. 1473: Department of Defense and Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- energy efficiency and renewable energy, ATVM loans S. Amdt 476: To repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit S. 948: Promoting Electric Vehicles Act 2011 S. 1001: Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 S. 1813: MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress) Subtitle E: Miscellaneous, Sec. 1510: HOV Facilities, Amdt 1788: to improve provisions related to HOV facilities H.R. 7: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 - Subtitle B: Innovative Financing, Sec. 1205: HOV Facilities H.R. 1687 & S. 1603: Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 4345: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act; Passed into law, PL 112-141. S. 3502: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Climate change issues California waiver issues Fuel Economy Issues Renewable Fuels Issues H.R. 1380: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 H.R. 910 & S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, S. Amdt 183, S. Amdt 215, S. Amdt 277, S. Amdt 236 - All amendments relate to restructuring EPA authority on GHG emissions. S. 187: Bio Fuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 H. Amdt 156 to H.R. 1: prohibits use of funds to implement EPA from enforcing waiver on E15. H.R. 1473: Department of Defense and Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- energy efficiency and renewable energy, ATVM loans S. 298: Charging America Forward Act S. 232 & H.R. 500: to amend the IRS of 1986 to increase manufacturing limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit. S. Amdt 476: To repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit P.L. 112-74: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012: Appropriations for Vehicle Technologies H.R. 1687 & S. 1603: Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 4345: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 H.R. 3409: . Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012; Title II - No Green House Gas Regulation Under the Clean Air Act
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 426, Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011 H.R. 1188, Repeal Ethanol Subsidies Today Act of 2011 H.R. 1075, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011, Biofuels Amendments Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, blender pumps, renwable fuel standard S.187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 S. 884, Domestic Energy Promotion Act of 2011 S. 1185, Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act H.R. 2231, Ethanol Modernization and Deficit Reduction Act S. 520, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act H.R. 4345, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 S. 2264, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 S. 520, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act S. 871, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 1057, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act S. 1321, Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 S. 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011 S. 2270, Rural Energy Investment Act of 2012 H.R. 1687,Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 S. 2064, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act 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. 424, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 3199, To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 3097, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act H.R. 3098, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 3308, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 3373, STEM Education Innovation Act of 2011 Issues relating to the RFS waiver petition Amendments to RFS in H.R. 1, supplemental for Sandy
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. S. 587, FRAC Act. H.R. 1084, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 699, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. S. 748, Algae-Based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2011. S. 757, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 S. 897, A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. S. 1321, Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011. S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011. S. 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 1687, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1971, Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011. S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. S. 2365, WEST Act. H.R. 199, Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. H.R. 909, Roadmap for America's Energy Future. H.R. 1023, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1391, RCCRA Act of 2011. H.R. 1425, Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011. H.R. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2133, FUEL Act. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012. H.R. 4381, Planning for American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4383, Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 6113, To repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. S. 3514, A bill to repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. S. 3671, A bill to provide certain assistance to North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies. H.R. 6699, Liquefied Natural Gas for NATO Act. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Monitor the implementation of the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. (P.L. 112-140). Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal fired electric generation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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. 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. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels 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. 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 · 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 · 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 · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1687 & S. 1603, the Open Fuel Standard Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation that regulates Corporate Average Fuel Economy: H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 483, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; H.R. 1687, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 1687: Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; provisions related to fuels HR 2606: New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act; provisions related to pipeline facilities HR 4345: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012; provisions related to fuels HR 4471: Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; provisions related to fuels HR 6047: Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; provisions related to fuels
Client expense: $3,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 7, The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act (alternative fuel vehicles) H.R. 253, Clean Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 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. 1380, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act" (NATGAS Act) H.R. 1402, A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government H.R. 1685, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 H.R. 1687, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 H.R. 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act H.R. 3768, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report (electric vehicles, buy America provisions) H.R. 5187, IMPACT Act (electric vehicle credits) S. 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 158, STB Reauthorization S. 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 S. 302, A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for a natural gas transmission pipeline in nonwilderness areas within the boundary of Denali National Park, and for other purposes S. 298, Charging America Forward Act S. 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S. 739, A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government S. 937, American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 S. 948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act S. 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 S. 1285, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes S. 1294, Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011 S. 1603, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 S. 1812, Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Improvement Act of 2011 S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (electric Vehicles) S. 1863, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011 (alternative fuel vehicles) S. 1921, Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act Transportation electrification and natural gas vehicle issues generally
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S 158, "STB Reauthorization"; S 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)" (electric vehicles); HR 7, "The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act", (alternative fuel vehicles); HR 1380, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011"; (alternative fuel vehicles); S 948, "Electric Vehicles Act"; S 1863, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011", (alternative fuel vehicles); S 1921, "Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act"; S 2204, "Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act", (electric vehicles); HR 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; HR 1685, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011"; HR 1687, Option Fuel Standard Act of 2011; HR 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act", HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report", (electric vehicles by America provisions); HR 5187, IMPACT Act (electric vehicle credits); HR 6083, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012," (LIHEAP transportation); S 739, a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 2845; Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; HR 7, the America Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; S 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act), HR 1712, Job Creation and Energy Security Act. Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Defending America's Affordable Energy & Jobs Act (S.228); Energy Tax Prevention Act (H.R.910) (S.482); Advanced Vehicle Technology Act (H.R.3246); Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (S.948) (H.R.1685) (S.298) (S.734); Ethanol Promoting Legisation (H.R.3199, H.R.3431, H.R.748); Open Fuels Standards Legislation (H.R.1687, S.1603), Clean Automobile Fuel Act (S.101)
Client expense: $1,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Defending America's Affordable Energy & Jobs Act (S.228); Energy Tax Prevention Act (H.R.910) (S.482); Advanced Vehicle Technology Act (H.R.3246); Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (S.948) (H.R.1685) (S.298) (S.734); Ethanol Promoting Legisation (H.R.3199, H.R.3431, H.R.748); Open Fuels Standards Legislation (H.R.1687, S.1603), Clean Automobile Fuel Act (S.101)
Client expense: $1,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Monitored biofuels debate, including H.R.1687/S.1603.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitored issues related to vehicles and fuels (including ethanol) and H.R.1687/S.1603.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 298, "Charging America Forward Act", (EV's); S. 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011; HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); H.R.1367, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; H.R.1685, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011; S.734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; H.R.1402, To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; S.739, A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government; S.948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011; S.1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; S.1351, "Battery Innovation Act of 2011"; S. 1294, "Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011; H.R. 2845, the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011; H.R. 2937, the Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011; S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century); H. Con. Res. 93, providing for a correction to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2845, regarding carbon dioxide pipelines, H.R. 7,The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act; S.1863, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011; S.1921,Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act; H.R.1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011; H.R. 1687, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; H.R. 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act; H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report; H.R. 5187, IMPACT Act; S. 1603, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012; H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report"
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, transportation and climate change issues; S.187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 559 Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S. 1321 Practical Energy Plan; S. 1603 Open Fuels Standard Act; S. 2270 Rural Energy Investment Act; S. 2264 Domestic Fuels Act; H.R. 1687 Open Fuel Standard Act; H.R.2073 Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R. 1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act; H.R. 4345 Domestic Fuels Protection Act; S. 1085 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act; S. 2064 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 748 A Bill To Prohibit Gasoline Containing Greater Than 10 Percent Ethanol; H.R. 424 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; H.R. 3199 E15 Prohibition; H.R. 3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.R. 3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R. 3308 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 3773 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act; H.R. 2009 Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act; H.R. 4471 Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; H.R. 6047 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; S. 3240 specifically regarding the Energy Title (#9) and amendments; H.R. 6444 RIN Reform Bill; H.R. 6545 RFS Cellulose Volume Reduction; S. 3428 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; S. 3521 Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012; HJ Res 117 Continuing Appropriations Act; House Farm Bill, specifically regarding the Energy Title; FY13 Defense Authorization Bill, specifically relating to efforts to prohibit the Department of Defense from using biofuels; issues concerning the militarys use of biofuels.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, transportation and climate change issues; S.187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 1321 Practical Energy Plan; S. 2264 Domestic Fuels Act; H.R. 1687 Open Fuel Standard Act; H.R. 2073 Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R. 1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act; H.R. 4345 Domestic Fuels Protection Act; S.1085 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act; H.R.748 A Bill To Prohibit Gasoline Containing Greater Than 10 Percent Ethanol; H.R. 424 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; H.R. 3199 E15 Prohibition; H.R. 3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.R. 3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R. 3308 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 3773 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act; H.R. 2009 Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act; H.R. 4471 Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; H.R. 6047 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; S. 3240 specifically regarding the Energy Title (#9) and amendments; H.R. 6444 RIN Reform Bill; H.R. 6545 RFS Cellulose Volume Reduction; S. 3428 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; House Farm Bill, specifically regarding the Energy Title; FY13 Defense Authorization Bill, specifically relating to efforts to prohibit the Department of Defense from using biofuels; issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; issues related to mid-level ethanol blends; issues related to loan guarantee programs; issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 1603 Open Fuels Standard Act; H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act; H.R. 4471 Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; and general issues relating to rail transportation of renewable fuels and ethanol.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. S. 587, FRAC Act. H.R. 1084, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 699, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. S. 748, Algae-Based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2011. S. 757, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 S. 897, A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. S. 1321, Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011. S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011. S. 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 1687, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1971, Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011. S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. S. 2365, WEST Act. H.R. 199, Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. H.R. 909, Roadmap for America's Energy Future. H.R. 1023, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1391, RCCRA Act of 2011. H.R. 1425, Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011. H.R. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2133, FUEL Act. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012. H.R. 4381, Planning for American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4383, Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 6113, To repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. S. 3514, A bill to repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. S. 3671, A bill to provide certain assistance to North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies. H.R. 6699, Liquefied Natural Gas for NATO Act. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Monitor the implementation of the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. (P.L. 112-140). Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal fired electric generation.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Oil Spill Liability and Trust Fund; Renewable Energy; Taxing refined petroleum products; House Energy Bill; Pipeline safety bills - S.275 Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act 2011, H.R.2845 Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011; H.R.2937 Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011; H.R.993 Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act of 2011; H.R.927 United States Exploration on Idle Tracts Act - Use it or Lose it Act; H.R.1229 Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act; H.R.1231 Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act; H.R.1230 Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act; S.706/H.R.1287 Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy and Domestic Reduction Act of 2011; H.R.909 Roadmap for Americas Energy Future; H.R.993 Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act of 2011; S.916 Oil and Gas Facilitation Act; S.917 Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2011; H.R.2021 Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011; H.R.2150 National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act - Senate companion: Offshore Energy Jobs and Permitting Act; S.516 Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act of 2011; S.843 Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Permit Processing Coordination Act; S.953 Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011; FY2013 Interior and Environment Appropriations; S.3573 Empower States Act of 2012; Energy Independence & Security Act (EISA) 2007 Renewable fuel standard, E10+ Blend Wall, ethanol liability protection, co-processing of renewable fuels, bio-fuels, renewable diesel labeling, flex-fuel vehicles, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) rulemaking; E15 waiver, H.R.2647 Defense Authorization Act- EISA 2007, Section 526, oil sands; RFS RIN fraud, RFS cellulosic volume mandate;Tier III gasoline; H.R.3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012; H.R.2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (TRAIN Act); Market speculation, derivative, and manipulation legislation; Petroleum product reserve; blender pumps; Aviation Gasoline; H.R.1938 North American-Made Energy Security Act; Keystone XL Pipeline; Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development; EPA's Hydraulic Fracturing Study; Energy Facility Cyber Security; S.1400 Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2011 - The Restore Act of 2011; Chemical Facility Security Standards/CFATS - H.R.901 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011; H.R.908 Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act; S.473 Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011; DHS Personal surety program; risk-based performance standards; H.R.2360 POWER Act; H.R.3408 PIONEERS Act; H.R.3407 Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act; S.1555 Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act; H.R.2838 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011 - Standby Vessel mandate; H.R.3773 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2012; S.1813 MAP-21, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century; H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; S.1603 Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011; H.R.3199 To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes - Study of mid-level Ethanol Blends; RFS Flexibility Act; H.R.3710 Deficit Reduction, Job Creation, and Energy Security Act; H.R.4381 Planning for American Energy Act of 2012; H.R.4382 Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act of 2012; H.R.4383 Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012; Jones Act - U.S. ownership requirement.
Client expense: $2,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
"Definition of Biomass" (related to Energy Independence and Security Act -EISA); Co-processing of biofuels (related to EISA); Climate Change- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green House Gas (GHG) regulatory program; H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, S.AMDT.183 to S.493 and other amendments (Rockefeller, Baucus, Stabenow); EISA 2007 Renewable fuel standard; E10+ Blend Wall, ethanol liability protection, co-processing of renewable fuels, bio-fuels, biomass-based diesel, renewable diesel, labeling, flex-fuel vehicles, E85, EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rulemaking; E15 waiver; Low Carbon Fuel Standard, RFS RIN fraud, RFS cellulosic volume mandate; H.R.3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012; EISA 2007 Section 526, oil sands; Tier III gasoline; Ethanol blended gasoline liability relief and equipment compatibility; Price gouging; Market speculation, derivative, and manipulation legislation & Federal Trade Commission (FTC)/ Commodity Future Trade Commision (CFTC) rulemakings, H.R.4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; regulation of swaps and swap dealers;Taxing Refined Petroleum Products; Aviation Gasoline; Energy Prices; H.R.3773 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2012; S.1813 MAP-21, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century; H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; S.1603 Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011; H.R.3199 To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes Study of Mid-level Ethanol Blends; RFS Flexibility Act; H.R.4348 MAP-21, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Highway Trust Fund; emergency fuel standard waivers.
Client expense: $2,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Supported the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011, H.R. 1687 and S. 1603, to requires each fleet of a manufacturer of passenger automobiles (including light-duty motor vehicles) to comprise at least: (1) 50% qualified vehicles in model year 2014, (2) 80% qualified vehicles in model year 2016, and (3) 95% qualified vehicles in model year 2017 and each subsequent year.
Client expense: $58,206 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Renewable Fuels Standard Biofuels Infrastructure -S. 187 Biofuel Market Expansion Act of 2011 H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Congressional issues: Renewable fuels standard Open fuel standard Ethanol import tariff Renewable fuels infrastructure H.R. 1687-Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 Ethanol-related legislation, including H.R. 3199, H.R. 3552 and H.R. 3441 H.R. 1-Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill Executive Branch: All aspects detailing the implementation of the renewable fuels standard
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Educated administration officials on energy efficiency issues specific to the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle parts supplier industry. Supported providing feasible fuel economy technologies for the full range of product offerings produced and sold in the domestic and global markets. Supported legislation (H.R. 1367, S. 734) to create a program for research, development, deployment and commercialization of advanced vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy. Supported the Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Energy Security Act (S. 1001). Monitored ethanol, biofuel legislation including: H.R. 748, H.R. 1687 and S. 187. Monitored H.R. 1380 and S. 1863, known as the NAT GAS Act. Educated members of Congress on importance of research and development funding for advanced vehicle technologies.
Client expense: $39,127 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 1687, S. 1603 "Open Fuel Standards Act" S. 1863, H.R. 1380 "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act" S. 1445: Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2011
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, transportation and climate change issues; S.187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 1321 Practical Energy Plan; S. 2264 Domestic Fuels Act; H.R. 1687 Open Fuel Standard Act; H.R. 2073 Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R. 1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act; H.R. 4345 Domestic Fuels Protection Act; S.1085 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act; H.R.748 A Bill To Prohibit Gasoline Containing Greater Than 10 Percent Ethanol; H.R. 424 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; H.R. 3199 E15 Prohibition; H.R. 3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.R. 3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R. 3308 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 3773 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act; H.R. 2009 Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act; H.R. 4471 Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; H.R. 6047 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; S. 3240 specifically regarding the Energy Title (#9) and amendments; H.R. 6444 RIN Reform Bill; H.R. 6545 RFS Cellulose Volume Reduction; S. 3428 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; House Farm Bill, specifically regarding the Energy Title; FY13 Defense Authorization Bill, specifically relating to efforts to prohibit the Department of Defense from using biofuels; issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; issues related to mid-level ethanol blends; issues related to loan guarantee programs; issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, transportation and climate change issues; S.187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 559 Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S. 1321 Practical Energy Plan; S. 1603 Open Fuels Standard Act; S. 2270 Rural Energy Investment Act; S. 2264 Domestic Fuels Act; H.R. 1687 Open Fuel Standard Act; H.R.2073 Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R. 1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act; H.R. 4345 Domestic Fuels Protection Act; S. 1085 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act; S. 2064 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 748 A Bill To Prohibit Gasoline Containing Greater Than 10 Percent Ethanol; H.R. 424 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; H.R. 3199 E15 Prohibition; H.R. 3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.R. 3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R. 3308 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 3773 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act; H.R. 2009 Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act; H.R. 4471 Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; H.R. 6047 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; S. 3240 specifically regarding the Energy Title (#9) and amendments; H.R. 6444 RIN Reform Bill; H.R. 6545 RFS Cellulose Volume Reduction; S. 3428 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; S. 3521 Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012; HJ Res 117 Continuing Appropriations Act; House Farm Bill, specifically regarding the Energy Title; FY13 Defense Authorization Bill, specifically relating to efforts to prohibit the Department of Defense from using biofuels; issues concerning the militarys use of biofuels.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 1603 Open Fuels Standard Act; H.R.1687 Open Fuel Standard Act; H.R. 4471 Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; and general issues relating to rail transportation of renewable fuels and ethanol.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Legislation to amend the renewable fuels mandate Amendment to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and ethanol H.R. 426 Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011 S. 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 H.R. 1, efforts to amend or elimate ethanol program S. 1085, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to define next generation biofuel, and to allow States the option of not participating in the corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuel standard due to conflicts with agricultural, economic, energy, and environmental goals. S. 1564, Renewable Fuel Parity Act of 2011 S. 1057, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 871, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 520, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act H.R. 426, Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011 H.R. 424, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act 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. S. 530, A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production, and for other purposes H.R. 3098, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 3199, To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 4345, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 H.R. 3431, To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from granting a waiver under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act for any fuel or fuel additive that will reduce fuel efficiency or cause or contribute to engine damage. H.R. 3098, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1687, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 H.R. 6444, Stop RIN Fraud Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Legislation to amend the renewable fuels mandate Amendment to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and ethanol H.R. 426 Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011 S. 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 H.R. 1, efforts to amend or elimate ethanol program S. 1085, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to define next generation biofuel, and to allow States the option of not participating in the corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuel standard due to conflicts with agricultural, economic, energy, and environmental goals. S. 1564, Renewable Fuel Parity Act of 2011 S. 1057, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 871, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 520, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act H.R. 426, Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011 H.R. 424, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act 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. S. 530, A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production, and for other purposes H.R. 3098, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 3199, To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 4345, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 H.R. 3431, To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from granting a waiver under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act for any fuel or fuel additive that will reduce fuel efficiency or cause or contribute to engine damage. H.R. 3098, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1687, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 1687 - The "Open Fuel Standard Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation. S. 1603 - The "Open Fuel Standard Act" - ACT! for America supports this legislation.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Monitor legislation related to ethanol and biofuels, including the Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011 (S. 152), the Ethanol Tax Credit Repeal Act (S. 520), the Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 (S. 187), the Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (SAFEST) Act (S. 559), the Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act (S. 871), the Domestic Energy Promotion Act of 2011 (S. 884), the Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011 (H.R. 426), the Open Fuel Standard Act (H.R. 1687), the Gasoline Regulations Act (H.R. 4471), and the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act (H.R. 4480).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Renewable Fuels Standard; HR 1687/S. 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011, all provisions; Issues related to sulfur content in Fuels and Tier 3 Rule; HR 6047, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012, all provisions; HR 6444, Stop RIN Fraud Act of 2012, all provisions; General issues related to the EPA approval of E15 fuel; H.R. 4345/S. 2264, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012, all provisions; Issues related to natural gas-based fuels.
Client expense: $3,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations (no specific legislation). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011, all provisions. S. 847 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, all provisions. H.R. 6094, S. 3502 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012, all provisions. Dockets EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and NHTSA-2010-0131, provisions related to 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards. Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053 - Visual-Manual NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines for In-Vehicle Electronic Devices, all provisions. H.R. 3097 - Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, all provisions. H.R. 3199 - To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, all provisions. Implementation of 40 CFR 80.40, 40 CFR 80.45, 40 CFR 80 Subpart N, 75 Fed. Reg. 68094 (November 4, 2010), and 76 Fed. Reg. 4662 (January 26, 2011); provisions relating to the use of E-15 in certain vehicles.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation). S. 847 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, all provisions. H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act, all provisions. H.R. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011, all provisions. H.R.3097 - Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act, all provisions. H.R. 3199 - to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, all provisions. H.R. 3889 - Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act, all provisions. Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety and advanced technology vehicle High Occupancy Vehicle lane access. Implementation of 40 CFR 80.40; 40 CFR 80.45; 40 CFR 80, Subpart N; 75 Fed. Reg. 68094 (November 4, 2010); and 76 Fed. Reg. 4662 (January 26, 2011); provisions relating to the use of E-15 in certain vehicles. H.R. 4402 - National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, all provisions. H.R. 6094, S. 3502 - Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012, all provisions. Dockets EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and NHTSA-2010-0131, provisions related to 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards. Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053 - Visual-Manual NHTSA Driver Distraction Guidelines for In-Vehicle Electronic Devices, all provisions.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 1687: Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; provisions related to fuels HR 4345: Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012; provisions related to fuels HR 4471: Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012; provisions related to fuels HR 6047: Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2012; provisions related to fuels
Client expense: $2,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Reduced dependence on oil from hostile and unstable nations; Support for incentives for alternative fuel vehicles (Open Fuel Standard Act, HR 1687/S 1603) (NATGAS Act, HR 1380/S 1863)(Promoting Electric Vehicles Act, S 498); Support for safeguarding and strengthening CAFE standards; Support for expanded exploration and development of domestic oil and natural gas resources, and support for Keystone XL pipeline, with appropriate environmental safeguards;
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. S. 587, FRAC Act. H.R. 1084, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. S. 699, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. S. 748, Algae-Based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act of 2011. S. 757, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act of 2011 S. 897, A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs. H.R. 785, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. S. 1321, Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011. S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011. S. 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 1687, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011. S. 1971, Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011. S. 2146, Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. S. 2365, WEST Act. H.R. 199, Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011. H.R. 909, Roadmap for America's Energy Future. H.R. 1023, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1391, RCCRA Act of 2011. H.R. 1425, Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011. H.R. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2133, FUEL Act. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012. H.R. 4381, Planning for American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4383, Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012. H.R. 4480, Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. H.R. 6113, To repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. S. 3514, A bill to repeal a limitation on annual payments under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. Monitor the implementation of the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. (P.L. 112-140). Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal fired electric generation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1687& S. 1603, Open Fuel Standard Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Open Fuels Standard Act (HR 1687) / Managed Carbon Price Act (HR 6338) / Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act (HR 3409) / Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles / Energy/Fuel Economy/Greenhouse Gas Issues in general
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 426, Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011 H.R. 1188, Repeal Ethanol Subsidies Today Act of 2011 H.R. 1075, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act S. 782, Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011, Biofuels Amendments Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, blender pumps, renwable fuel standard S.187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011 S. 884, Domestic Energy Promotion Act of 2011 S. 1185, Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act H.R. 2231, Ethanol Modernization and Deficit Reduction Act S. 520, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act H.R. 4345, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 S. 2264, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012 S. 520, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act S. 871, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 1057, Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act S. 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act S. 1321, Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 S. 1603, Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011 S. 2270, Rural Energy Investment Act of 2012 H.R. 1687,Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 S. 2064, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act 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. 424, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 3199, To provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 3097, Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act H.R. 3098, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 3308, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 3373, STEM Education Innovation Act of 2011 Issues relating to the RFS waiver petition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation that regulates Corporate Average Fuel Economy: H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 483, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; H.R. 1687, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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. 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. 1687 - Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011. H.R. 4345 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2012. S. 152 - Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011. S. 187 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 937 - American Alternative Fuels 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. 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