Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013

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 HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013, entire bill. Yet to be introduced tax extenders legislation: extension of second generation biofuels tax credit.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 259 - Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 1569 - New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013; S. 2279 - Biofuels Tax Credit Repeal; H.R. 3758 - Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act; S. 795/H.R. 1696 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 2260 - EXPIRE Act (specifically second-generation biofuels production credit and special depreciation allowance and alternative refueling property credit); Issues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit; Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance; Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal.

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

Fuels policy; tax policy for advanced biofuels; S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013; H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; H.R. 1969, S.795, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act.

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

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

Fuels policy; tax policy for advanced biofuels; S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013; H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014; H.R. 1969, S.795, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013, entire bill. Yet to be introduced tax extenders legislation: extension of second generation biofuels tax credit.

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

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

Bonus Depreciation S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014Tax Reform Orphan Drug Act Tax Credit Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Bonus Depreciation for Renewable Chemical Facilities S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 Biofuels Accelerated Depreciation Extension Production Tax Credit Extension H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 Research & Development Tax Credit Reforms Extension Permanency H.R. 4438: American Research & Competitiveness Act of 2014 S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 S. 2715: The COMPETE Act S.193: The Start-up Innovation Credit Act Capital Formation Investment Incentives Reform of Capital Gains Rules Reform of Net Operating Loss Rules Reform of Passive Loss Rules H.R. 4855: The PARTNER Act S. 1658: The Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act S. 2715: The COMPETE Act Controlled Foreign Corporation Look-Through Rule Extension S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 Inversions H.R.4870: Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2015 H.R.5016: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for FY 2015

Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Funding for Biofuels H.R.4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015Biofuels (Non-Funding) Accelerated Depreciation Extension Climate Change Benefits Production Tax Credit Extension Renewable Fuel Standard H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products (Non-Funding) Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 Bonus Depreciation for Renewable Chemical Facilities S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Expansion of Biorefinery Assistance Program to Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 H.R.4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Biorefineries Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 H.R.4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015

Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Funding for Biofuels H.R.4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015Biofuels (Non-Funding) Accelerated Depreciation Extension Climate Change Benefits Production Tax Credit Extension Renewable Fuel Standard H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products (Non-Funding) Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 Bonus Depreciation for Renewable Chemical Facilities S. 2260: EXPIRE Act of 2014 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Expansion of Biorefinery Assistance Program to Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 H.R.4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Biorefineries Implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R. 4800/S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 H.R.4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015

Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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 HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act

H.R. 259 - Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; H.R. 1569 - New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013; S. 2279 - Biofuels Tax Credit Repeal; H.R. 3758 - Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act; S. 795/H.R. 1696 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 2260 - EXPIRE Act (specifically second-generation biofuels production credit and special depreciation allowance and alternative refueling property credit); Issues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit; Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance; Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Proposal; Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 259 - Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1569 - New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 H.R. 3758 - Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act S. 2279 - Biofuels Tax Credit Repeal S. 795/H.R. 1696 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act S. 2260 - EXPIRE Act (specifically second-generation biofuels production credit and special depreciation allowance and alternative refueling property credit) Issues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Proposal Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

S 2103 General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2014 S 1804 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013 S 1941 To establish requirements for adoption of any new/revised requirements for the screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for sleep disorder, and for other purposes. HR 3708 General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013 HR 3758 To establish requirements for adoption of any new/revised requirements for the screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for sleep disorder, and for other purposes. Other Issues: General aviation flight restrictions Airport access issues FAA funding Aviation user fees Aviation safety Part 135 aircraft charter National airspace system modernization Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket OST-2007-37057, Consumer information regarding on-demand air taxi operations, and regarding air charter brokers Federal excise tax applicability Part 91/135 letters of authorization Part 91 FAA legal interpretations - FAR 91.501 - reimbursement FAA safety management systems AA Docket: FAA-2008-0938--Pilot in Command Proficiency Check and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certifications Rules Fuel tax revenue from general aviation providers being diverted into the Highway Trust Fund FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-0012; Notice of Proposed Policy Clarification for the Registration of Aircraft to the U.S. Citizen Trustees in Situations Involving Non-U.S. Citizen Trustors and Beneficiaries

Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Fuels policy; tax policy for advanced biofuels; S.2260, Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

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 HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act

Tax Reform House Ways & Means Committee Discussion Draft (Rep. Camp)Orphan Drug Act Tax Credit Controlled Foreign Corporation Look-Through Rule Extension Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Bonus Depreciation for Renewable Chemical Facilities Expansion of Master Limited Partnerships to Renewable Chemicals New Production Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals S. 1267/H.R. 3084: Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act H.R. 1696/S. 795: Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act Biofuels Production Tax Credit Extension Accelerated Depreciation Extension H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 Research & Development Tax Credit Reforms Extension Permanency H.R.3757: The Igniting American Research Act H.R. 4438: American Research & Competitiveness Act of 2014 H.R.119: To amend the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the credit for increasing research activities The Start-up Innovation Credit Act (Senator Coons Discussion Draft) The COMPETE Act (Senator Carper Discussion Draft) Capital Formation Investment Incentives Reform of Capital Gains Rules Reform of Net Operating Loss Rules Reform of Passive Loss Rules H.R. 4855: The PARTNER Act S. 1658: The Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act The COMPETE Act (Senator Carper Discussion Draft) House Ways & Means Committee Discussion Draft (Rep. Camp)

Client expense: $2,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015Biofuels (Non-Funding) Renewable Fuel Standard Production Tax Credit Extension Accelerated Depreciation Extension H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products (Non-Funding) Bonus Depreciation for Renewable Chemical Facilities Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 Expansion of Master Limited Partnerships to Renewable Chemicals New Production Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals S. 1267/H.R. 3084: Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act H.R. 2421: Renewable Chemicals Parity Act H.R. 1696/S. 795: Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act Biorefineries (Non-Funding) Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 Energy Basic Research Funding Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Expansion of Biorefinery Assistance Program to Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products Funding for Biofuels Department of Defense Funding of Advanced Biofuels Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Biorefineries Department of Defense Funding of Advanced Biofuels Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Toxic Substances Control Act Reform Polloution Prevention Credit for Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products

Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015Biofuels (Non-Funding) Renewable Fuel Standard Production Tax Credit Extension Accelerated Depreciation Extension H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products (Non-Funding) Bonus Depreciation for Renewable Chemical Facilities Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 Expansion of Master Limited Partnerships to Renewable Chemicals New Production Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals S. 1267/H.R. 3084: Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act H.R. 2421: Renewable Chemicals Parity Act H.R. 1696/S. 795: Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act Biorefineries (Non-Funding) Implementation of the Agriculture Act of 2014 Energy Basic Research Funding Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Expansion of Biorefinery Assistance Program to Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products Funding for Biofuels Department of Defense Funding of Advanced Biofuels Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Funding for Biorefineries Department of Defense Funding of Advanced Biofuels Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2015 Toxic Substances Control Act Reform Polloution Prevention Credit for Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products

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. 4923, Energy & Water Appropriations for FY2015: algae biofuel funding. H.R. 4870, DoD Appropriations FY2015: algae-based fuel for the military and DPA funding. [CONT. NEXT PAGE]H.R. 4435, S. 2410, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, provisions related to biofuels for the military. Proposed EPA rules on greenhouse gas emissions and application to beneficial reuse of carbon through algae biofuel production. H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013, entire bill.

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013, entire bill. Yet to be introduced tax extenders legislation: extension of second generation biofuels tax credit.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1569 New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 H.R. 3758 Second Generation Biofuel Extension ActS. 2279 Biofuels Tax Credit Repeal S. 795/H.R. 1696 Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act S. 2260 EXPIRE Act (specifically second-generation biofuels production credit and special depreciation allowance and alternative refueling property credit) Issues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Proposal Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 259 - Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1569 - New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 H.R. 3758 - Second Generation Biofuel Extension ActS. 2279 Biofuels Tax Credit Repeal S. 795/H.R. 1696 Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act S. 2260 EXPIRE Act (specifically second-generation biofuels production credit and special depreciation allowance and alternative refueling property credit) Issues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Proposal Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Support for Goodlatte/Welch/Costa Amendment #70 to H.R. 4800 H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.

Fuels policy; tax policy for advanced biofuels; Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

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 HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Support HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels ActMonitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act

H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1569 New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 H.R. 3758 Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act S. 795/H.R. 1696 Master Limited Partnerships Parity ActIssues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Proposal Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1569 New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 H.R. 3758 Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act S. 795/H.R. 1696 Master Limited Partnerships Parity ActSenate Finance Committee Tax Reform Proposal Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal Issues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act

S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal ActS. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H. R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act

H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013, entire bill. Yet to be introduced tax extenders legislation: extension of second generation biofuels tax credit.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Executive Agency Actions: Support technology development of algae as an advanced biofuel and application of renewable fuel standard to advanced biofuels like algae. Yet to be introduced, Energy & Water Appropriations for FY2015: algae biofuel funding. Yet to be introduced, DoD Appropriations FY2015: algae-based fuel for the military and DPA funding. [CONT. NEXT PAGE]Yet to be introduced, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, provisions related to biofuels for the military. H.R. 1947, S. 954, Farm Bill, Title IX provisions related to biomass and biofuels. Proposed EPA rules on greenhouse gas emissions and application to beneficial reuse of carbon through algae biofuel production. H.R. 3758, Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013, entire bill.

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

H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1569 New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013 H.R. 3758 Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act S. 795/H.R. 1696 Master Limited Partnerships Parity ActSenate Finance Committee Tax Reform Proposal Senate Finance Committee Tax Extenders Proposal Issues related to the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit Issues related to the Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit And Special Depreciation Allowance

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Biofuels Production Tax Credit Extension Accelerated Depreciation Extension H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Investment Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products New Production Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals Expansion of Master Limited Partnerships to Renewable Chemicals H.R. 1696/S. 795: Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act S. 1267/H.R. 3084: Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act Research & Development Tax Credit Reforms Extension Permanency H.R.119: To amend the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the credit for increasing research activities H.R.3757: The Igniting American Research Act The Innovative Research and Competitiveness Act (Senator Carper Discussion Draft), The Start-up Innovation Credit Act (Senator Coons Discussion Draft) Capital Formation Investment Incentives Reform of Passive Loss Rules Reform of Net Operating Loss Rules Reform of Capital Gains Rules S. 1658: The Start-up Jobs and Innovation Act Tax Reform Orphan Drug Act Tax Credit

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Biofuels Production Tax Credit Extension Renewable Fuel Standard Accelerated Depreciation ExtensionBiofuels Cont... Department of Defense Application of Advanced Biofuels H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) H.R. 1960/S. 1034: National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Biorefineries Reauthorization of Biorefinery Assistance Program H.R. 1960/S. 1034: National Defense Authorization Act HR 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Investment Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products New Production Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals Reauthorization of USDA Bio-Preferred Program Expansion of Master Limited Partnerships to Renewable Chemicals H.R. 1696/S. 795: Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) H.R. 2421: Renewable Chemicals Parity Act S. 1267/H.R. 3084: Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Biomass Programs Reauthorization of Biomass R&D Program Reauthorization of Biomass Crop Assistance Program H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S.954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Energy Basic Research Funding DOE Office of Science Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2014 Funding for Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Expansion of Biorefinery Assistance Program to Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products H.J. Res. 59: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S.954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Funding for Biofuels Department of Defense Funding of Advanced Biofuels H.R. Res. 59: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2014 H.R. 2397: Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2014 H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S.954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Funding for Biorefineries Reauthorization/Funding of Biorefinery Grant and Loan Programs H.J. Res. 59: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill)Funding for Biorefineries Cont... H.R. 1960/S. 1034: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014 S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Coordination of Federal Biotechnology Research

Biofuels Production Tax Credit Extension Renewable Fuel Standard Accelerated Depreciation ExtensionBiofuels Cont... Department of Defense Application of Advanced Biofuels H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) H.R. 1960/S. 1034: National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 3758: Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act of 2013 S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Biorefineries Reauthorization of Biorefinery Assistance Program H.R. 1960/S. 1034: National Defense Authorization Act HR 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Investment Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products New Production Tax Credit for Renewable Chemicals Reauthorization of USDA Bio-Preferred Program Expansion of Master Limited Partnerships to Renewable Chemicals H.R. 1696/S. 795: Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) H.R. 2421: Renewable Chemicals Parity Act S. 1267/H.R. 3084: Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Biomass Programs Reauthorization of Biomass R&D Program Reauthorization of Biomass Crop Assistance Program H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S.954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Energy Basic Research Funding DOE Office of Science Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2014 Funding for Renewable Chemicals/Bio-based Products Expansion of Biorefinery Assistance Program to Renewable Chemicals and Bio-based Products H.J. Res. 59: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S.954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Funding for Biofuels Department of Defense Funding of Advanced Biofuels H.R. Res. 59: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2014 H.R. 2397: Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2014 H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) S.954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Funding for Biorefineries Reauthorization/Funding of Biorefinery Grant and Loan Programs H.J. Res. 59: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 H.R. 1947: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill)Funding for Biorefineries Cont... H.R. 1960/S. 1034: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014 S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill) Coordination of Federal Biotechnology Research