Clean Fuels Innovation Act of 2012

See attached. Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act. Monitored S.79, the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011. Monitored HR 97, the Free Industry Act of 2011, amending the Clean Air Act to amend the Clean Air Act that nothing therein shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming. Monitored HR 253, the Cleaner Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 providing a business credit toward the cost of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles used within areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act. Monitored HR 424 the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, repealing certain amendments to the Clear Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program. Monitored S.482/HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Monitored S. 511, the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels. Monitored S. 520/HR 1075, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2011. Monitored HR 523, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, making the US exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such a liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel. Monitored HR 2036, the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Supported S. 1606/HR 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011 Supported HR 3199, a bill to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Monitored HR 3552, a bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol. Monitored HR 4109, the Los Padres Conservation and Recreation Act of 2012 Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Monitored HR 6047, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Monitored HR 6323, the Electric Vehicle Purchasing Credit Expansion Act Monitored HR 6503, the Clean Fuels Innovation Act Worked with EPA officials on method to better distinguish products subject to the Clean Air Act's "vehicle used solely in competition" exemption.

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

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

See attached. Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act. Monitored S.79, the Protecting Pregnant Women and Children from Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2011. Monitored HR 97, the Free Industry Act of 2011, amending the Clean Air Act to amend the Clean Air Act that nothing therein shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming. Monitored HR 253, the Cleaner Vehicles for Cleaner Air Act of 2011 providing a business credit toward the cost of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles used within areas designated as nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act. Monitored HR 424 the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, repealing certain amendments to the Clear Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program. Monitored S.482/HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Monitored S. 511, the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2011 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels. Monitored S. 520/HR 1075, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2011. Monitored HR 523, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2011, making the US exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such a liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel. Monitored HR 2036, the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Monitored HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Supported S. 1606/HR 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Supported HR 3274, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2011 Supported HR 3199, a bill to provide a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Monitored HR 3552, a bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol. Monitored HR 4109, the Los Padres Conservation and Recreation Act of 2012 Monitored HR 4345, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act. Monitored HR 6047, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Monitored HR 6323, the Electric Vehicle Purchasing Credit Expansion Act Monitored HR 6503, the Clean Fuels Innovation Act Worked with EPA officials on method to better distinguish products subject to the Clean Air Act's "vehicle used solely in competition" exemption.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Executive Agency Actions: Support technology development of algae as an advanced biofuel and application of renewable fuel standard to advanced biofuels like algae. H.R. 5325, S. 2465, Energy & Water Appropriations for FY2013: algae biofuel funding. H.R. 5856, DoD Appropriations FY2013: algae-based fuel for the military and DPA funding. H.R. 2009, Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act, all provisions. S. 1085, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act..., all provisions. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE....... S. 1185, Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act, all provisions; S. 1564, Renewable Fuel Parity Act of 2011, all provisions. H.R. 1540, S. 1253, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, provisions related to section 526 on fuel and carbon standards for the military. S. 3240, H.R. 6233, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, Title IX provisinos related to biomass and biofuels. H.R. 6503, Clean Fuels Innovation Act, all provisions.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office