To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes.

Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies..R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 2777, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S. 2721/H.R.3940 Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; H.R.3937 - To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R.3937 - To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R.3938 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes. Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Issues related to anticipated regulations from EPA on Tier 3 emissions standards; S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes;S. 1103-Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis; Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel; Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents; H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes; H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: Legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles; H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; Senate Finance Chairman Wyden's Mark and Modified Mark of the "Preserving America's Transit and Highways Act of 2014" (PATH Act); 2014 Tax extenders package and issues pertaining to a liquefied natural gas excise tax equalization; S. 2260 Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; Issues related to diesel gallon equivalent standard for natural gas vehicles; Opportunities for liquefied natural gas infrastructure to support marine applications; National Defense Authorization Act and issues related to natural gas vehicles, H.R. 3979.

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

S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel;Issues related to natural gas fuel measurements in diesel gallon equivalents; H.R. 4005-Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues; H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes; H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles; S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; S. 488 (Stabenow): Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; Amendments to Senate Finance Chairman's Mark of the Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH ACT) related to Liquefied Natural Gas excise tax equalization; Inhofe Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill to exempt the excess weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems from vehicle weight limits; H.R. 2081-No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013; Issues related to a 2014 tax extenders package; S. 2260-Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in freight rail; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in the maritime sector; National Defense Authorization Act HR 3979 and issues related to natural gas vehicles.

H.R. 259; H.R. 1027; H.R. 2075; H.R. 2493; H.R. 2642; H.R. 3937; H.R. 3938; H.R. 3940; S. 2721; S. 2777; Protect the Utility Service Vehicle exemption in SAFETEA-LU; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram;

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office

H.R.259, the "Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act" (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure) H.R.1027, the "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013" R&D for electric vehicles) H.R.2075, the "Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013" H.R.2493, the "Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013" S.2777, the "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014" H.R.2462, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013", (home energy assistance, Rural Transportation Study); S.2721/H.R. 3840 Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 H.R.3937, To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks. H.R.3938, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $1,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, White House Office

S. 761 (Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013), entire bill Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulation of electric generators and natural gas sector FERC NominationsH.R. 3937 (To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks), entire bill Department of Energy Quadrennial Energy Review (electric power sector impacts) H.R. 3938 (To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes), entire bill H.R. 3940 (Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014), entire bill Renewable Fuels Standard implementation Use of diesel gallon equivalent for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) Power plant and energy infrastructure project development

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel;Issues related to natural gas fuel measurements in diesel gallon equivalents; H.R. 4005-Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues; H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes; H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles; S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; S. 488-Stabenow: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; Issues related to 2015 Budget for Department of Transportation; Amendments to Senate Finance Chairman's Mark of the Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH ACT) related to Liquefied Natural Gas excise tax equalization; Inhofe Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill to exempt the excess weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems from vehicle weight limits; H.R. 2081-No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013; H.R. 5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014; Issues related to a 2014 tax extenders package; S. 2260-Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in freight rail; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in the maritime sector.

Issues related to anticipated regulations from EPA on Tier 3 emissions standards; Issues related to renewable fuel standards; S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes;S. 1103-Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis; and issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel; Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents; H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks; H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes; H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: Legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles; H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; House Highway Funding Package in Ways and Means Committee; H.R. 5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014; Senate Finance Chairman Wyden's Mark and Modified Mark of the "Preserving America's Transit and Highways Act of 2014" (PATH Act); 2014 Tax extenders package and issues pertaining to a liquefied natural gas excise tax equalization; S. 2260 Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; Issues related to diesel gallon equivalent standard for natural gas vehicles.

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

Efforts related to anticipated regulations from EPA on Tier 3 Issues related to renewable fuel standards S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposesS. 1103-Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; and issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on a per gallon energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel Amendments to tax extenders bill related to excise tax parity Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes H.R. 3940-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: Legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 House Highway Funding Package in Ways and Means Committee-H.R. 5021-the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on a per gallon energy equivalent basis with a gallon of dieselAmendments to tax extenders bill related to excise tax parity Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents H.R. 4005-Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes H.R. 3940-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 and Related Senate Legislation S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies S. 488-Stabenow: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (companion bill: H.R. 1027) Issues related to 2015 Budget for Department of Transportation Amendments to Senate Finance Chairman's Mark of the Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH ACT) related to Liquefied Natural Gas excise tax equalization Inhofe Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill to exempt the excess weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems from vehicle weight limits. H.R. 2081-No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013

S. 761 (Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013), entire bill Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulation of electric generators and natural gas sector FERC NominationsH.R. 3937 (To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks), entire bill Department of Energy Quadrennial Energy Review (electric power sector impacts) H.R. 3938 (To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes), entire bill H.R. 3940 (Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014), entire bill Renewable Fuels Standard implementation Use of diesel gallon equivalent for natural gas vehicles (NGVs)

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill; H.R. 3940, "Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014", specfically issues pertaining to natural gas vehicle weight increases; H.R. 3938, specfically issues pertaining to designating natural gas fueling corridors.

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

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

Efforts related to anticipated regulations from EPA on Tier 3 Issues related to renewable fuel standards S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposesS. 1103-Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; and issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on a per gallon energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel Amendments to tax extenders bill related to excise tax parity Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes H.R. 3940-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: Legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 House Highway Funding Package in Ways and Means Committee-H.R. 5021-the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014

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

S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on a per gallon energy equivalent basis with a gallon of dieselAmendments to tax extenders bill related to excise tax parity Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents H.R. 4005-Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes H.R. 3940-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 and Related Senate Legislation S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies S. 488-Stabenow: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (companion bill: H.R. 1027) Issues related to 2015 Budget for Department of Transportation Amendments to Senate Finance Chairman's Mark of the Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH ACT) related to Liquefied Natural Gas excise tax equalization Inhofe Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill to exempt the excess weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems from vehicle weight limits. H.R. 2081-No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013

APGA has lobbied for the passage of legislation that would provide refund authority to the FERC under Section 5 of the Natural Gas Act. APGA has pushed for full funding $5.1 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. APGA has lobbied against the export of LNG. Bills including H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, S. 2494, the Natural Gas Promotion Act of 2014. APGA has lobbied against the DOE's Residential Furnace Standards Rule. APGA has lobbied against the implementation of the Energy Independence and Security Act's Section 433 which would ban fossil fuel generated energy from federal buildings. In so doing, we have lobbied in support of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 2262. APGA has lobbied generally on the issue of energy efficiency arguing that natural gas has a critical role to play in meeting energy efficiency goals. APGA has lobbied generally for the passage of pro-NGV legislation including the LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act, S. 1103, S. 1355 which would levelize CAFE rules for NGVs, and pro-LNG Heavy Duty truck legislation HR. 3937,To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks, HR 3938, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes, and HR 3940, To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to weight limitations for natural gas vehicles, and for other purposes. APGA has lobbied HUD generally about the importance of natural gas appliances in terms of cost savings and efficiency. APGA has lobbied for public natural gas LDCs in FERC's ongoing gas-electric coordination issue. APGA has lobbied DOE with concerns about the social cost of carbon metric used in appliance regulations. APGA has lobbied DOE on the issue of GHG regulations with respect to boilers and other appliances. APGA has lobbied DOE for natural gas to be a part of the Quadrennial Energy Review.

Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill; H.R. 3940, "Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014", specfically issues pertaining to natural gas vehicle weight increases; H.R. 3938, specfically issues pertaining to designating natural gas fueling corridors.

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

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

Efforts related to anticipated regulations from EPA on Tier 3 Issues related to renewable fuel standards S.1355 - A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposesS. 1103 Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; and issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for Liquefied Natural Gas to be calculated on a per gallon energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel Amendments to tax extenders bill related to excise tax parity Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents H.R. 3937 To evaluate and report on the feasability and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks H.R. 3938 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes H.R. 3940 Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: Legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1103 Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for Liquefied Natural Gas to be calculated on a per gallon energy equivalent basis with a gallon of dieselAmendments to tax extenders bill related to excise tax parity Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents H.R. 4005 Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues H.R.3937 To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks H.R.3938 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes H.R.3940 Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014 S. 1355 A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles S. 2065 Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies S. 488: Stabenow: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 (companion bill: H.R. 1027) Issues related to 2015 Budget for Department of Transportation

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 761 (Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013), entire bill Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulation of electric generators and natural gas sector H.R. 3937 (To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks),entire bill H.R. 3938 (To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes), entire bill H.R. 3940 (Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014), entire bill Renewable Fuels Standard implementation

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE