21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011

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

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.

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

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

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, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. 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, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. 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. 6064, Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. (P.L. 112-140). H.AMDT.151 to H.R. 1, Amendment prohibits the use of funds to the EPA, the Corps of Engineers, or the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to carry out, implement, administer, or enforce any policy or procedure set forth in the memorandum issued by the EPA and the Department of the Army entitled "Enhanced Surface Coal Mining Pending Permit Coordination Procedures", dated June 11, 2009, or the guidance issued by the EPA entitled "Improving EPA Review of Appalachian Surface Coal Mining Operations under the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Environmental Justice Executive Order", dated April 1, 2010. Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal-fired electric generation.

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, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. 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, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. 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. 6064, Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012. (P.L. 112-140). H.AMDT.151 to H.R. 1, Amendment prohibits the use of funds to the EPA, the Corps of Engineers, or the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to carry out, implement, administer, or enforce any policy or procedure set forth in the memorandum issued by the EPA and the Department of the Army entitled "Enhanced Surface Coal Mining Pending Permit Coordination Procedures", dated June 11, 2009, or the guidance issued by the EPA entitled "Improving EPA Review of Appalachian Surface Coal Mining Operations under the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Environmental Justice Executive Order", dated April 1, 2010. Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal-fired electric generation.

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

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

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

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

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. S. 587, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. 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. 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, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act. H.AMDT.151 to H.R. 1, Amendment prohibits the use of funds to the EPA, the Corps of Engineers, or the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to carry out, implement, administer, or enforce any policy or procedure set forth in the memorandum issued by the EPA and the Department of the Army entitled "Enhanced Surface Coal Mining Pending Permit Coordination Procedures", dated June 11, 2009, or the guidance issued by the EPA entitled "Improving EPA Review of Appalachian Surface Coal Mining Operations under the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Environmental Justice Executive Order", dated April 1, 2010. Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal-fired electric generation.

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. S. 587, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2011. 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. 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, Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act. H.AMDT.151 to H.R. 1, Amendment prohibits the use of funds to the EPA, the Corps of Engineers, or the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to carry out, implement, administer, or enforce any policy or procedure set forth in the memorandum issued by the EPA and the Department of the Army entitled "Enhanced Surface Coal Mining Pending Permit Coordination Procedures", dated June 11, 2009, or the guidance issued by the EPA entitled "Improving EPA Review of Appalachian Surface Coal Mining Operations under the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Environmental Justice Executive Order", dated April 1, 2010. Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal-fired electric generation.

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. 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. 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. 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. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. Congressional outreach for administration support of international energy development projects.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. 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. 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. 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. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. Congressional outreach for administration support of international energy development projects.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental and climate change issues; HR 1 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Specifically, the Sullivan amendment (156) to prohibit EPA from spending money on E15 and the Flake amendment (145) cutting off spending for flex fuel pumps; H.R.230 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011; H.R.404 Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011; 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; H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R.1075 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; H.R.1188 Repeal Ethanol Subsidies Today Act of 2011; H.R.1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2011; H.R. 2073 Country-Of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R.2231 Ethanol Modernization and Deficit Reduction Act; H.R. 2584 The Interior/EPA Appropriations Act specifically the Sullivan Amendment to prevent the EPA from implementing E15; H.R.3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.AMDT.475 to H.R.2112 An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility; S.152 Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; S.530 A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production, and for other purposes; S.559 Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S. 884 Domestic Energy Production Act; S.1057 Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act; 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.1185 Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act; S.1321 Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; S.1603 Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011; S.AMDT. 411 to S.782 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities; Energy programs set to be reauthorized by the 2012 Farm Bill, specifically the Rural Energy for American Program and the Biomass Crop Assistance Program; General efforts to get government loan guarantees for an ethanol pipeline; General efforts to increase the number of flex fuel vehicles; General efforts to increase the number of flex pumps (blender pump); General items related to Renewable Fuel Standard; General items relating to a 15 percent ethanol blend and the fuel waiver filed with the EPA (E15); Having ethanol produced from corn starch qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; Having ethanol produced from sorghum qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee programs at the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental and climate change issues; HR 1 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 - Specifically, the Sullivan amendment (156) to prohibit EPA from spending money on E15 and the Flake amendment (145) cutting off spending for flex fuel pumps; H.R.230 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011; H.R.404 Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011; H.R.426 Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011; H.R.523 American Fuel Protection 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; H.R.1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2011; H.R. 1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; H.R. 2073 Country-Of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R.2231 Ethanol Modernization and Deficit Reduction Act; H.R.2307 Ethanol Subsidy Repeal Act; H.R. 2584 The Interior/EPA Appropriations Act specifically the Sullivan Amendment to prevent the EPA from implementing E15; H.R.3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.R.3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.AMDT. 475 to H.R.2112: An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility; S.152 Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; S.520 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; S.530 A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production, and for other purposes; S.559 Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S.871 Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act; S. 884 Domestic Energy Production Act; S.1057 Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act; 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.1185 Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act; S.1321 Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; S.1603 Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011; S.AMDT.411 to S.782 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities; E15 labeling for pumps; General efforts to get government loan guarantees for an ethanol pipeline; General efforts to increase the number of flex pumps (blender pump); General items related to Renewable Fuel Standard; General items relating to a 15 percent ethanol blend and the fuel waiver filed with the EPA (E15); Low carbon fuel standard

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

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

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. 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. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011. 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. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. Congressional outreach for administration support of international energy development projects.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental and climate change issues; HR 1 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Specifically, the Sullivan amendment (156) to prohibit EPA from spending money on E15 and the Flake amendment (145) cutting off spending for flex fuel pumps; H.R.230 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011; H.R.404 Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011; 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; H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; H.R.1075 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; H.R.1188 Repeal Ethanol Subsidies Today Act of 2011; H.R.1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2011; H.R. 2073 Country-Of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R.2231 Ethanol Modernization and Deficit Reduction Act; H.R. 2584 The Interior/EPA Appropriations Act specifically the Sullivan Amendment to prevent the EPA from implementing E15; H.R.3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.AMDT.475 to H.R.2112 An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility; S.152 Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; S.530 A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production, and for other purposes; S.559 Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S. 884 Domestic Energy Production Act; S.1057 Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act; 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.1185 Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act; S.1321 Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; S.1603 Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011; S.AMDT. 411 to S.782 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities; Energy programs set to be reauthorized by the 2012 Farm Bill, specifically the Rural Energy for American Program and the Biomass Crop Assistance Program; General efforts to get government loan guarantees for an ethanol pipeline; General efforts to increase the number of flex fuel vehicles; General efforts to increase the number of flex pumps (blender pump); General items related to Renewable Fuel Standard; General items relating to a 15 percent ethanol blend and the fuel waiver filed with the EPA (E15); Having ethanol produced from corn starch qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; Having ethanol produced from sorghum qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee programs at the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental and climate change issues; HR 1 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 - Specifically, the Sullivan amendment (156) to prohibit EPA from spending money on E15 and the Flake amendment (145) cutting off spending for flex fuel pumps; H.R.230 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011; H.R.404 Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011; H.R.426 Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011; H.R.523 American Fuel Protection 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; H.R.1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2011; H.R. 1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; H.R. 2073 Country-Of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; H.R.2231 Ethanol Modernization and Deficit Reduction Act; H.R.2307 Ethanol Subsidy Repeal Act; H.R. 2584 The Interior/EPA Appropriations Act specifically the Sullivan Amendment to prevent the EPA from implementing E15; H.R.3097 Renewable Fuel Standard Flexibility Act; H.R.3098 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.AMDT. 475 to H.R.2112: An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used for the construction of an ethanol blender pump or an ethanol storage facility; S.152 Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; S.520 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; S.530 A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production, and for other purposes; S.559 Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S.871 Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act; S. 884 Domestic Energy Production Act; S.1057 Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act; 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.1185 Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act; S.1321 Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; S.1603 Open Fuels Standard Act of 2011; S.AMDT.411 to S.782 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities; E15 labeling for pumps; General efforts to get government loan guarantees for an ethanol pipeline; General efforts to increase the number of flex pumps (blender pump); General items related to Renewable Fuel Standard; General items relating to a 15 percent ethanol blend and the fuel waiver filed with the EPA (E15); Low carbon fuel standard

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. 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. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011. 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. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. Congressional outreach for administration support of international energy development projects.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. 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. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011. 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. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. Congressional outreach for administration support of international energy development projects.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

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

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, and climate change issues; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; HR 230 21st Century Energy Independence Act; HR 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; Having ethanol produced from corn starch and sorghum qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; climate change in general; indirect land use change; low carbon fuel standard; S 559 Securing America's Future with Energy and sustainable Technologies Act; 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 RFS due to conflicts with agricultural, economic, energy and environmental goals;

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental, and climate change issues; DOE loans; USDA loans; HR 1 Full Year Continuing Appropriation Act of 2011 - specifically amendments 145 and 156; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; S 530 A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production; S 520 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; HR 1188 Repeal Ethanol Subsidies Act of 2011; HR 1075 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; HR 748 To prohibit the Administrator of EPA from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes; HR 523 American Fuel Protection Act of 2011; HR 426 Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2011; HR 424 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; HR 404 Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011; HR 230 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011; HR 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; E15 labeling for pumps; general efforts to increase the number of flex fuel vehicles and flex (blender) pumps; having ethanol produced from corn starch and sorghum qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; general efforts to get government loan guarantees for an ethanol pipeline; low carbon fuel standard; S 559 Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act; S AMDT 411 to S 782 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to construct ethanol blender pumps or ethanol storage facilities; S AMDT 441 to S 782 To repeal the VEETC; EPA's proposed Tier 3 engine and fuel specifications; Renewable Fuel Standards; E15 Misfueling mitigation and labeling rule; underground storage tank guidance for E15; E15 implementation; RFS implementation; S 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act; HR 1687 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; HR 2073 Country-of-Origin Labeling for Fuels Act; S 152 Dual Fuel Vehicle Act of 2011; HR 1516 Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act of 2011; H AMDT 389 to HR 2017, H AMDT 462 to HR 2112, and H AMDT 556 to HR 2219 - Amendments to appropriations bills to prohibit funds to be used to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet or for any agency's fleet inventory except in accordance with Presidential memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, dated May 24, 2011; general issues related to E15 and the E15 ethanol waiver filed with EPA

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. 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. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. Congressional outreach for administration support of international energy development projects. 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. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 1682, American-Made Energy Act of 2011. H.R. 1847, Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Draft, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 658, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 228, Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act. 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. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011. Congressional outreach for administration support of international energy development projects. 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. 1868, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 2273, 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. Draft, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

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

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental and climate change issues; Department of Energy loan guarantees for ethanol-related projects; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; S 530 A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production; HR 748 To prohibit the Administrator of EPA from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol in certain vehicles; HR 424 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; HR 404 Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011; HR 230 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011; HR 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; Having ethanol produced from corn starch qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; Having ethanol produced from sorhum qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; General efforts to get government loan guarantees for an ethanol pipeline; HR 851 Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2011; Proposed Rule Deferring greenhouse gas permitting for biogenic CO2 emissions; S 559 Securing Americ'a Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

General ethanol, energy, agriculture, environmental and climate change issues; HR 1 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 - specifically, the Sullivan amendment (156) to prohibit EPA from spending money on E15 and the Flake amendment (145) cutting off spending for flex fuel pumps; S 187 Biofuels Market Expansion Act of 2011; S 530 A bill to modify certain subsidies for ethanol production; S 520 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; HR 1188 Repeal Ethanol Subsidies Today Act of 2011; HR 1075 Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act; HR 748 To prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol in certain vehicles; HR 523 American Fuel Protection Act of 2011; HR 426 Remove incentives for Producting Ethanol Act of 2011; HR 424 Leave Ethanol volumes at Existing Levels Act; HR 404 Renewable Fuels for America's Future Act of 2011; HR 230 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011; E15 labeling for pumps; general efforts to increase the number of flex fuel vehicles; general efforts to increase the number of flex pumps (blender pumps); Having ethanol produced from corn starch qualify as an advanced biofuel under the RFS; Having ethanol produced from sorghum; general efforts to get government loan guarantees for an ethanol pipeline; low carbon fuel standard; HR 851 Clean energy Jobs Act of 2011; Mid-level ethanol blend labeling requirements; E15 implementation; Renewable Fuels Standard Implementation;

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 757, A bill to provide incentives to encourage the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources on a significant scale using direct air capture technologies. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011.

Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. S. 757, A bill to provide incentives to encourage the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources on a significant scale using direct air capture technologies. H.R. 230, 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation, HR 66, HR 230, S. 25, S. 212, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Senate amendments to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. Those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit and pending legislation in the Senate .

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

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