North American Energy Access Act

H.R. 3407, Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act, legislation to expand drilling and exploration in a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, provisions regarding labor standards. H.R. 3548, North American Energy Access Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline. H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale for the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act (PIONEERS Act), legislation to expand oil shale research, development and deployment on federal lands. It also included provisions to expedite the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, allowing drilling and exploration of a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, expand lease sales and oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 3410, Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act, legislation to expand oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf and dedicate revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. Department of Energy, Licensing for Export of Liquefied Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Act Countries. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, legislation creating a national infrastructure bank to fund transportation, energy, and water infrastructure projects. H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, legislative enactment to stay the issuance of the Boiler MACT rule of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, legislation to direct the Secretary to expedite offshore lease sales in the Virginia and the Gulf Coast. S. 916, Oil and Gas Facilitation Act, provisions related to loan guarantees for Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. S. 917, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, provision related to the extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 1861, Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2011, legislation to promote domestic energy production and invest in American infrastructure, provision related to extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf, and provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 6: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2007 (P.L. 110-140) Concerns with Implementation of Section 433 regarding federal building energy efficiency performance standards. H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, inclusion of H.R. 2273. H.R. 4850, 6582: Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act This bill would establish a study facilitating the development of combined heat and power to generate electricity. It also includes a new energy efficiency descriptor for water heaters. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 Would enable DOE to increase research and development for CCS technology. (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. Proposed International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC) regarding electric water heaters. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal Power Marketing Administrations.

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits. H.R. 8 - the bill providing for various extensions of tax provisions, including the extension of parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits, the extension of credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, the xxtension of alternative fuels excise tax credits, and the postponement of the sequestration provisions of the Budget Control Act Sequester for Fiscal Year 2013 from January 2, 2013 to March 1, 2013.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Limitation on fuel blend requirements, Boutique Fuel Reduction Act, S. 511- protection against liability regarding higher ethanol blend fuels, H.R. 523- the American Fuels Protection Act of 2011, H.R.3548 -North American Energy Access Act. Issues regarding closure of refining facilities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 563- Domestic Energy Independence and Maritime Jobs Creation Act. H.R. 2401- "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011". P.L. 112-96, HR. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, H.R.3548 -North American Energy Access Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Approval of the Keystone Pipeline: H.R. 3548 North American Energy Access U.S. Waterway Infrastructure Improvement Legislation: H.R. 4332 WAVE4 Legislation to modernize U.S. essential inland navigation Natural gas subsidies

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security; H. J. Res. 117 - six month "CR" regarding program funding levels for mass transit formula and discretionary programs as advocated by client. H.R. 3857 providing reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program. S. 3521provision to extend the parity for exclusion from income for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 3407, Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act, legislation to expand drilling and exploration in a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, provisions regarding labor standards. H.R. 3548, North American Energy Access Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline. H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale for the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act (PIONEERS Act), legislation to expand oil shale research, development and deployment on federal lands. It also included provisions to expedite the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, allowing drilling and exploration of a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, expand lease sales and oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 3410, Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act, legislation to expand oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf and dedicate revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, legislation creating a national infrastructure bank to fund transportation, energy, and water infrastructure projects. H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, legislative enactment to stay the issuance of the Boiler MACT rule of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, legislation to direct the Secretary to expedite offshore lease sales in the Virginia and the Gulf Coast. S. 916, Oil and Gas Facilitation Act, provisions related to loan guarantees for Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. S. 917, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, provision related to the extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 1861, Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2011, legislation to promote domestic energy production and invest in American infrastructure, provision related to extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf, and provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R. 6: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2007 (P.L. 110-140) Section 433 regarding federal building energy efficiency performance standards H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, inclusion of H.R. 2273. H.R. 4850: Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act This bill would establish a study facilitating the development of combined heat and power to generate electricity. It also includes new energy efficiency requirements for water heaters. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 Would enable DOE to increase research and development for CCS technology. (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S. 1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. This bill would establish a national clean energy standard to mandate an increase in the use of clean energy sources to generate electricity.

Client expense: $683,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3548, North American Energy Access Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline. H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale for the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act (PIONEERS Act), legislation to expand oil shale research, development and deployment on federal lands. It also included provisions to expedite the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, allowing drilling and exploration of a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, expand lease sales and oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 3410, Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act, legislation to expand oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf and dedicate revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, legislation creating a national infrastructure bank to fund transportation, energy, and water infrastructure projects. H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, legislative enactment to stay the issuance of the Boiler MACT rule of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, legislation to direct the Secretary to expedite offshore lease sales in the Virginia and the Gulf Coast. H.R. 1861, Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2011, legislation to promote domestic energy production and invest in American infrastructure, provision related to extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf, and provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act H.R. 3408, the PIONEERS Act S. 2041, A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline Project and Provide for environmental protection and govt oversight S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in 21st Century Act H.R. 3548, the North American Energy Access Act S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act Keystone Pipeline Offshore Oil and Gas Development FY 2013 E&W Appropriations Senate Renewable Energy Standard Natural Gas Policy

Client expense: $250,484 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation; H.R. 6064 - one week extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 5972 and S. 2322 - FY 2013 THUD appropriations regarding program funding levels advocated by client; H.R. 5853 and S. 3216 - FY 2013 homeland security appropriations regarding program funding levels for FEMA State/Local programs for transit security.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, inclusion of H.R. 2273. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. This bill would establish a national clean energy standard to mandate an increase in the use of clean energy sources to generate electricity.

Client expense: $688,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 563- Domestic Energy Independence and Maritime Jobs Creation Act. H.R. 2401- "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011". P.L. 112-96, HR. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, H.R.3548 -North American Energy Access Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Limitation on fuel blend requirements, Boutique Fuel Reduction Act, S. 511- protection against liability regarding higher ethanol blend fuels, H.R. 523- the American Fuels Protection Act of 2011, H.R.3548 -North American Energy Access Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3407, Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act, legislation to expand drilling and exploration in a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, provisions regarding labor standards. H.R. 3548, North American Energy Access Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline. H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale for the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act (PIONEERS Act), legislation to expand oil shale research, development and deployment on federal lands. It also included provisions to expedite the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, allowing drilling and exploration of a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, expand lease sales and oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 3410, Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act, legislation to expand oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf and dedicate revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. S. 699, the DOE CCS Amendments Act of 2011, legislation to expand the research and deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technology within the Department of Energy. S. 629, Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011, provisions related to grant funding and deployment projects for hydro-power. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, legislation creating a national infrastructure bank to fund transportation, energy, and water infrastructure projects. H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, legislative enactment to stay the issuance of the Boiler MACT rule of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, legislation to direct the Secretary to expedite offshore lease sales in the Virginia and the Gulf Coast. S. 916, Oil and Gas Facilitation Act, provisions related to loan guarantees for Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. S. 917, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, provision related to the extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 1861, Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2011, legislation to promote domestic energy production and invest in American infrastructure, provision related to extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf, and provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

HR 3548 North American Energy Access Act legislation to expedite the permitting of the keystone pipeline. Entire Bill HR 2250 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011. Legislation to stay the enactment of the EPA Boiler-MACT Rules

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

HR 3410 Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act; HR 3548 North American Energy Access Act; HR 3710 Deficit Reduction Job Creation and Energy Security Act, Title I, Section 101(a), Section 104, Title II, Section 201, Section 202, Title III, Section 301; HR 4000 Energizing America Through Employment Act; HR 4078 Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act; S Amendment 1657 to S 1813, MAP-21; Efforts regarding industry workplace safety.

Client expense: $1,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Minerals Management Service, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office

H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 7: surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related bills H.R. 3864 change to "Mass Transit Account" of the Highway Trust Fund; H.R. 3548 - Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3408 - oil shale; H.R. 3410 - gas lease sales; S. 1813 - surface transportation authorization legislation - new/restructured programs, funding levels, and related titles for addition to S.1813 for mass transit, highway safety, rail programs, and Highway Trust Fund revenues; efforts to extend commuter transit benefit and alternative fuels tax credits; surface transportation program and funding provisions in Obama Administration's FY 2013 budget proposal pertaining to surface transportation as well as proposed FEMA State/Local security grant programs and funding; House and Senate budget and appropriations hearings to review Administration's FY 13 budget proposals for transportation and homeland security; H.R. 30 - the "Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012" provisions relating to allocation of a portion of the D Block broadband spectrum to public safety along with $6 billion to establish a nationwide network of interoperable communications; H.R. 1433 prohibiting states and cities receiving federal economic development funds from using their eminent domain powers to seize land for economic development; H.R. 4239, H.R. 4276, and H.R. 4281 - further extenders to SAFETEA-LU; H.Con. Res. 112 - FY 2013 House Congressional Budget Resolution - provisions for surface transportation and homeland security programs and funding plus "reserve fund" for surface transportation legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

General issues related to the FY 2012 Appropriations bills and funding for general issues related to regulatory responsibilities related to offshore oil and gas leases; General issues related to permits needed for exploration on Alaska Outer Continental Shelf leases; General issues related to the FY 2013 Appropriations bills and funding for Department of the Interior and Environmental Protection Agency to carry out regulatory responsibilities related to offshore oil and gas leases; General issues related to Shell's Gulf of Mexico activities/permits, including clarity on regulatory requirements for Gulf of Mexico; Assess DOD treatment of GTL in context of Section 526 and educate DOD on the environmental value of GTL products; Discussions on the roll-out of the NPC's North America's Resource Development Report; Article 7a of the The Fuels Quality Directive (passed by the E.U. in 4/2009); House legislation to approve the cross-border construction of the Keystone XL pipeline; House legislation to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve the Keystone XL pipeline; H.R. 3811--Keystone for a Secure Tomorrow Act, all provisions; H.R. 3548--North America Energy Access Act, all provisions relating to the Keystone pipeline; General issues related to natural gas production on Federal lands; General issues related to LNG export; General issues related to power plant emissions; General issues related to OCS drilling in Alaska; General issues related to the Clean Air Act; Dodd-Frank Implementation; General issues related hydraulic fracturing; S. 1863--New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, all provisions; H.R. 2838--Coast Guard and Marine Transportation Act, provisions related to offshore service vessels; Pipeline Hazard Safety Mitigation Act Reauthorization; General issues related to scientific review of offshore drilling impact statements; Various proposals including the provisions related to offshore oil and gas leasing, permitting and oversight included in the following legislation: H.R.1287--Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011; H.R. 1115--Expedited Offshore Permitting Act of 2011; H.R. 1102--Affordable Gas Price Act; H.R. 1023--No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011; H.R. 1229--Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act.

Client expense: $3,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Support Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, S.2041, H.R.3548, H.R.3537 and H.R.4000. Urged White House to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section. S.1813 floor amendments supported Vitter #1535, Hoeven #1537 and Roberts #1826.

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

HR 7: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; provisions related to energy HR 1230: Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act; provisions related to energy HR 1572: Offshore Installation Emergency Evacuation Act; provisions related to energy HR 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act; provisions related to energy development and Keystone XL pipeline HR 2354: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012; provisions related to energy production and water projects HR 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011; provisions related to energy HR 2587: Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act; provisions related to energy HR 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011; provisions related to pipeline safety HR 3221: Job Creation and Energy Efficiency Act; provisions related to energy HR 3227: To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on portions of the Outer Continental Shelf located off the coast of New Jersey; provisions related to energy HR 3229: Fuel Loss Abatement and Royalty Enhancement (FLARE) Act; provisions related to energy HR 3235: Education and Energy Act of 2011; provisions related to energy HR 3407: Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act; provisions related to energy HR 3408: Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act; provisions related to energy HR 3410: Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act; provisions related to energy HR 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; provisions related to energy HR 3441: Stop Green Initiative Abuse Act of 2011; provisions related to energy HR 3446: Fair Payment for Energy and Mineral Production on Public Lands Act; provisions related to energy HR 3537: North American Energy Security Act; provisions related to energy HR 3548; North American Energy Access Act; provisions related to energy and taxes HR 3879: To provide for streamlining the process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries, and for other purposes; provisions related to energy HR 3882: Mid-Atlantic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012; provisions related to energy HR 3900: To ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil; provisions related to exports HR 4017: Smart Energy Act; provisions related to energy HR 4024: North America Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to energy HR 4025: Keep American Natural Gas Here Act; provisions related to energy HR 4056: Science and Technology Regulatory Relief Act of 2012; provisions related to energy HR 4136: To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; provisions related to energy HR 4211: American Energy First Act; provisions related to energy HR 4239: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012; provisions related to energy and taxes HR 4322: To clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State; provisions related to energy S 275: Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011; provisions related to pipeline safety S 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; provisions related to GHG regulations S 511: Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011; provisions related to fuels S 587: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act); provisions related to fracturing S 1140: Gulf Coast Restoration Act; provisions related to restoration of Gulf of Mexico coastal areas S 1720: Jobs Through Growth Act; provisions related to GHG regulations and air permits S 1863: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011; provisions related to revenue and funding S 1932: A bill to require the Secretary of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline; provisions related to the Keystone XL pipeline S 1960: Jobs Creation Act; provisions related to revenue and funding S 1971: Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011; provisions related to regulations S 2041: A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight; provisions related to the Keystone XL pipeline S 2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012; provisions related to natural gas S 2264: Domestic Fuels Act of 2012; provisions related to fuels S AMDT 1537 to S 1813: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21); provisions related to the Keystone XL pipeline S AMDT 1984 to S 2204: Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act; provisions related to the Keystone XL pipeline Discussions related to Draft Bureau of Land Management Hydraulic Fracturing Rules Discussions related to oil sands and Keystone Pipeline XL approval Discussions related to energy and shale gas development Discussions related to energy access Discussions related to energy and taxes Energy Outlook Briefings

Client expense: $4,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 3407, Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act, legislation to expand drilling and exploration in a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, provisions regarding labor standards. H.R. 3548, North American Energy Access Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline. H.R. 3408, Protecting Investment in Oil Shale for the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act (PIONEERS Act), legislation to expand oil shale research, development and deployment on federal lands. It also included provisions to expedite the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, allowing drilling and exploration of a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, expand lease sales and oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 3410, Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act, legislation to expand oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf and dedicate revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. S. 699, the DOE CCS Amendments Act of 2011, legislation to expand the research and deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technology within the Department of Energy. S. 629, Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011, provisions related to grant funding and deployment projects for hydro-power. S. 652, Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development, legislation creating a national infrastructure bank to fund transportation, energy, and water infrastructure projects. H.R. 2250, EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, legislative enactment to stay the issuance of the Boiler MACT rule of the Environmental Protection Agency. H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, legislation to direct the Secretary to expedite offshore lease sales in the Virginia and the Gulf Coast. S. 916, Oil and Gas Facilitation Act, provisions related to loan guarantees for Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. S. 917, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, provision related to the extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf. H.R. 1861, Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2011, legislation to promote domestic energy production and invest in American infrastructure, provision related to extension of immigration laws to the Outer Continental Shelf, and provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Pub. L. 111-92 (Formerly HR 3548), HR 3404, HR 3756, HR 4183, HR 4691, HR 4707, HR 4851, S.1647, S.1699, S.2831, S.3153 - provisions dealing with Housing Tax Credits

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona) Draft legislation and S. AMDT 816 to H.R. 2112 (Sen. Sanders) To provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses. Draft legislation to design a Clean Energy Standard (Sen. Bingaman). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. This bill would establish a national clean energy standard to mandate an increase in the use of clean energy sources to generate electricity.

Client expense: $691,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Keystone XL Pipeline - Various Unumbered Bills H.R 3864 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Financing Act of 2012 H.R. 3548 - North American Energy Access Act H.R. 3408 - PIONEERS Act

Client expense: $88,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Limitation on fuel blend requirements, Boutique Fuel Reduction Act, S. 511- protection against liability regarding higher ethanol blend fuels, H.R. 523- the American Fuels Protection Act of 2011, H.R.3548 -North American Energy Access Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 563- Domestic Energy Independence and Maritime Jobs Creation Act. H.R. 2401- "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011". P.L. 112-96, HR. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, H.R.3548 -North American Energy Access Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1861, the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act H.R. 3407, Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act H.R. 3408, the PIONEERS Act H.R. 3410, the Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act S. 2041, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and govenment oversight H.R. 3548, the North American Energy Access Act Offshore Oil and Gas Development FY 2013 E&W Appropriations

Client expense: $232,055 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 1540 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012, Section 1245 - Iran Sanctions; HR 3010 Regulatory Accountability Act; HR 3410 Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act; HR 3537 North American Energy Security Act; HR 3548 North American Energy Access Act; HR 3630 The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, provisions relating to the permitting of the Keystone XL pipeline; S 1253 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012, amendments related to DOD authority for the procurement of alternative fuels; S 1932 North American Energy Security Act.

Client expense: $2,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Forest Service

S. 275 (Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act), H.R. 2845 (Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, Job Creation Act), H.R. 2937 (Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act), H.R. 3548 (North American Energy Access Act), S. 1932 (a bill to require the Sec. of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline), H.R. 901 (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act), H.R. 908 (Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act

Client expense: $59,224 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE

Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.1000. Legislation to expedite Keystone XL pipeline permitting and construction including S.1932, H.R.3548 and H.R.3537. Urged White House and State Department to approve Keystone XL permit. For more info on energy issues see FUE Section.

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona.) Draft legislation and S. AMDT 816 to H.R. 2112 (Sen. Sanders) To provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses. Draft legislation to design a Clean Energy Standard (Sen. Bingaman). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act 2011 Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011 Eases permitting requirements for small hydropower projects. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.

Client expense: $669,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Keystone XL Pipeline: Advocated for the granting of a Presidential Permit for the pipeline. HR 1938 The North American - Made Energy Security Act - Advocated for the Passage of the legislation. This is a bill that would help to expedite the permitting process for the Keystone XL Pipeline. H.R. 1861; Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act of 2011 - Advocated for passage of this bill, to authorize U.S. drilling royalties to fund infrastructure. Monitored the progression of S. 1932, A bill to request the secretary of state to act on a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, and H.R. 3548 the North American Energy Access Act; Supported passage of both bills. Advocated the introduction of language on ANWR similar to H.R. 3407, no bill introduced.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Pub. L. 111-92 (Formerly HR 3548), HR 3404, HR 3756, HR 4183, HR 4691, HR 4707, HR 4851, S.1647, S.1699, S.2831, S.3153 - provisions dealing with Housing Tax Credits

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pub. L. 111-92 (Formerly HR 3548), HR 3404, HR 3756, HR 4183, HR 4691, HR 4707, HR 4851, S.1647, S.1699, S.2831, S.3153 - provisions dealing with Housing Tax Credits

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pub. L. 111-92 (Formerly HR 3548), HR 3404, HR 3756, HR 4183, HR 4691, HR 4707, HR 4851, S.1647, S.1699, S.2831, S.3153 - provisions dealing with Housing Tax Credits

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE