Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013, All Titles S. 861, A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits, All Titles Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 3826 and S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, All Titles S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 5505, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 4024, Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: $1,481,096 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013, All Titles S. 861, A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 3826 and S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: $1,992,250 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013, All Titles S. 861, A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 3826 and S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $1,992,250
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013, All Titles S. 861, A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits, All Titles Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 3826 and S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, All Titles S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 5505, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 4024, Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: $1,296,468 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013, All Titles S. 861, A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits, All Titles Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 3826 and S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, All Titles S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 5505, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 4024, Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: $1,417,636 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 1948, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4850, the Coal Jobs and Affordable Energy Protection Act; H.R. 4854, the Regulatory Certainty Act; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H.R. 5034, "Stop the EPA Act" to provide certain specifcal congressional review procedures for EPA rulemakings; H.R. 5077, the Coal Jobs Protection Act; H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act; H.R. 5505, the Clean Air, Strong Economies Act; H. Con. Res. 24, the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1006, Preserve the Waters of the United States Act; S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. 2833, the Clean Air, Strong Economies Act; S. 2905, to require CBO to calculate a carbon score for each bill or resolution; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Advocacy related to Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Clean Air Act, Regional Haze Program and Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determinations; Advocacy related to Clean Air Act, Sec. 111(b) - greenhouse gases from modified and reconstructed power plants rule-making; Advocacy related to Clean Air Act, Sec. 111(d) - greenhouse gases from existing power plants rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making; Advocacy related to Clean Water Act, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, Buy America, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 148, Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2013 (DISCLOSE) Act H.R. 367 / S. 15, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 1232, Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, including provisions relating to IT procurement policy H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013 H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, including provisions relating to H. Amdt. 447 H.R. 1638, Census Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 1900, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2098, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013 H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013, including provisions relating to principles of regulatory cost-benefit analysis, data quality, peer review, public comment period, risk assessment, and valuation of cost and benefits H.R. 2542, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2014 H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 2850, EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act H.R. 2886, Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 2916, Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3863, Sound Regulation Act of 2014 H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, including provisions relating to regulatory economic analysis of health and climate benefits H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 4957 / S. 2526, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2014 H.R. 5016, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 5300, EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 H.R. 5505 / S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act S. 19, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 766, A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the census data and population requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such Act S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013, including provisions relating to economic impact of existing permitting rules and practices S. 1420, Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2013 S. 2153, National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014 S. 2161, EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014 S. 2516, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2014 S. 2533, Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act S. J. Res. 19, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections S. Res. 562, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development Nomination of Mr. Gilberto de Jesus, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration Proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants (79 Fed. Reg. 1,430-1,519, January 8, 2014) (79 Fed. Reg. 34,829-34,958, June 18, 2014) Various issues relating to IRS proposed 501(c)(4) organizations rule and its implementation; EPA's use of whole-economy modeling in the rulemaking process, including the formation of a Science Advisory Board panel; oversight of the claimed benefits and costs of environmental regulations by EPA; Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review; Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, including provisions relating to regulatory analysis and agency compliance with requirements; formulation and use of social cost of carbon in environmental and energy related rulemakings, including cost-benefit analyses; potential environmental regulations on hydraulic fracturing; oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S; the Judgment Fund; citizen suits; regulatory reform, including permit streamlining and government transparency in rulemakings; modernizing environmental regulation and permitting; adoption of voluntary safety standards for recreational off-highway vehicles
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act H.R. 367, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 H.R. 761, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013 H.R. 888, General Duty Clause Clarification Act of 2013 H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014, including provisions relating to regulatory costs and benefits H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013 H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, including provisions relating to H. Amdt. 447 H.R. 1900, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2013 H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 2886, Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 2916, Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3826 / S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 4315 / S. 2635, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319, Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to potential amendment regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) export determinations H.R. 4957 / S. 2526, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms Act of 2014 H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 5300, EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 H.R. 5314, Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience (PREPARE) Act of 2014 H.R. 5505 / S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act S. 19, A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 491, Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development Act of 2013 S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013 S. 2161, EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014 S. 2533, Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act Proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants (79 Fed. Reg. 1,430-1,519, January 8, 2014) (79 Fed. Reg. 34,829-34,958, June 18, 2014) Proposed regulations on national ambient air quality standards for ozone (79 Fed. Reg. 75,233-75,411, December 17, 2014) Proposed regulations on the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act (79 Fed. Reg. 22,187-22,274, April 21, 2014) Various issues relating to Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-203); Endangered Species Act (P.L. 93-205); definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500) and (P.L. 95-217); the EPA's Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment; role of economy wide modeling in U.S. EPA analysis of air regulations; EPA's review of the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards; EPA's use of whole-economy modeling in the rulemaking process, including the formation of a Science Advisory Board panel; oversight of the claimed benefits and costs of environmental regulations by the EPA; formulation and use of social cost of carbon in environmental and energy related rulemakings, including cost-benefit analysis; oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S.; regulatory reform, including permit streamlining and government transparency in rulemakings; potential environmental regulations on hydraulic fracturing; modernizing environmental regulation and permitting; Superfund policy; environment and energy policy; mining policy
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
CWA, Section 404 Permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze Standards FY 2015 Interior Appropriations Bill, Multiple Titles Waters of the United States Forest Service Groundwater Directive HR 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles HR 1892, Coal Jobs Protection Act HR 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, All Titles HR 3080, Water Resources Development Act, All Titles HR 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the EPA does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under Section 404 of such act HR 3826, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act HR 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles HR 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act of 2014, All Titles HR 5505, Clean Air, Strong Communities Act of 2014 HR 4024, Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 HR 5078, Waters of the US Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S 861, Coal Job Protection Act, All Titles S 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act, All Titles S 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles S 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act, All Titles S 2833, Clean Air, Strong Communities Act, All Titles
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 761, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013 HR. 1063, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act H.R. 524 To amend the Federal Water Pullution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the EPA does not have the authorityto disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. S. 2156 Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014 H.R.4854 Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R.4716 Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act H.R.3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S.2414 Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act H.R.4007 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. 5171 FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 4923 FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5609 HR 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, opposing provisions regarding applications of pesticides in waters of the United States. HR 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs, opposing provisions that weaken the Clean Air Act. HR 4, Jobs for America Act, opposing regulatory reform provisions. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014, opposing provisions that undermine EPA and Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. HR. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, opposing provisions that weaken regulatory oversight.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.Res. 288: H.R. 2609 - Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 935: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013H.R. 2609 - Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 935 - Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 H.R. 526 - Ache Act H.R. 2824 - Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 S. 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013, SA 799 (Boxer) Managers Amendment. S.A. 801 (Pryor) Permanently exempts certain types of farm tanks from EPAs Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule (SPCC). H.R. 524 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014: Division D--ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 Division G --DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 H.R. 3826 - Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 S. 2496 Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 H.R. 5077 Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 4854 Regulatory Certainty Act H.R.4923 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S.Amdt.3453 of the Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014 (S. 2363) S. 2094 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2014 H.R. 5021 Toomey Amendment on Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 4923 - FY2015 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 4795, New Manufacturing Act H.R. 83 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 Rulemaking EPA; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) EPA; 40 CFR Part 230.2Proposed Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act; 79 FR 22188 (April 21, 2014). EPA; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone (Proposed), 79 FR 242 (Dec. 17, 2014). EPA; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Sour Performance Standards (Proposed), 79 FR 125 (June 30, 2014)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program reauthorization; Water Infrastructure funding: grants and loans; HR 4237, removing cap on Private Activity Bond for water and sewage facilities; Grants relating to retrofit of diesel-powered construction equipment; Federal regulations to require federal permits for stormwater runoff from active construction sites and already developed properties; Provisions relating to transportation planning and environmental review; Proposed Rule relating tofederal jurisdiction over "Waters of the United States" for the purpose of Clean Water Act permits; HR 3 - Northern Route Approval Act; Monitor implementation of the Water Resources Development and Reform Act, HR 3080 - Environmental Streamlining Provisions; Public Private Partnerships; Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; Inland Waterways Trust Fund; EPA Report: "Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review and Synthesis of Scientific Evidence;" HR 3582 - The Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund Act of 2013; Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Funding; HR 5078 - the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act; HR 4854 - Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014; HR 5077 - Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013, All Titles S. 861, A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits, All Titles Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 3826 and S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, All Titles S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 5505, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 4024, Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: $1,185,776 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.Res. 288: H.R. 2609 - Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 935: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013H.R. 2609 - Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 935 - Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 H.R. 526 - Ache Act H.R. 2824 - Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 S. 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013, SA 799 (Boxer) Managers Amendment. S.A. 801 (Pryor) Permanently exempts certain types of farm tanks from EPAs Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule (SPCC). H.R. 524 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014: Division D--ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 Division G --DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 H.R. 3826 - Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5077 Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 4854 Regulatory Certainty Act H.R.4923 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S.Amdt.3453 of the Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014 (S. 2363) S. 2094 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2014 H.R. 5021 Toomey Amendment on Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 H.R. 4923 - FY2015 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill H.R. 5171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 4795 - Promoting New Manufacturing Act Rulemaking EPA; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) EPA; 40 CFR Part 230.2Proposed Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
CWA, Section 404 Permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze FY 2015 Interior Appropriations Bill, Multiple Titles Waters of the United States Forest Service Groundwater Directive H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, All Titles H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act, All Titles H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the EPA does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 3826, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 5505, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles H.R. 4024, Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 861, Coal Jobs Protection Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act, All Titles S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, All Titles
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act H.R. 367, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013 H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 899, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2013 H.R. 1232, Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, including provisions relating to IT procurement policy H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013 H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, including provisions relating to H. Amdt. 447 H.R. 1638, Census Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 1900, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2098, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013 H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 2542, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2013 H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 H.R. 2850, EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act H.R. 2886, Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 2916, Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3863, Sound Regulation Act of 2014 H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 4957 / S. 2526, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014 H.R. 5016, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015, including provisions relating to procurement policy, inversion contracting matters, and contractor blacklisting H.R. 5300, EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 H.R. 5505 / S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act S. 19, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 766, A bill to amend section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 to revise the census data and population requirements for areas to be considered as rural areas for purposes of such Act S. 791, Follow the Money Act of 2013 S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1420, Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2013 S. 1898, Truth in Settlements Act of 2014 S. 2153, National Regulatory Budget Act of 2014 S. 2161, EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act S. 2199, Paycheck Fairness Act S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014 S. 2516, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2014 S. 2533, Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act H. Con. Res. 25, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023 H. J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 S. Con. Res. 8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023 S. J. Res. 19, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections S. Res. 562, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development Proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants (79 Fed. Reg. 1,430-1,519, January 8, 2014) (79 Fed. Reg. 34,829-34,958, June 18, 2014) OMB docket 2013-0007 (under Executive Order 12866; Technical Support Document: Technical Update of the Social Cost of Carbon for the Regulatory Impact Analysis)(78 Fed. Reg. 70,586-70,588, November 26, 2013) Various issues relating to IRS proposed 501(c)(4) organizations rule and its implementation; EPA: including use of whole-economy modeling in the rulemaking process - the formation of a Science Advisory Board panel, and oversight of the claimed benefits and costs of environmental regulations; formulation and use of social cost of carbon in environmental and energy related rulemakings, including cost-benefit analyses; potential environmental regulations on hydraulic fracturing; oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S; the Judgment Fund; regulatory reform, including permit streamlining and government transparency in rulemakings; modernizing environmental regulation and permitting; adoption of voluntary safety standards for recreational off-highway vehicles
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act H.R. 4, Jobs for America Act H.R. 367, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013 H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 H.R. 761, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013 H.R. 888, General Duty Clause Clarification Act of 2013 H.R. 1493 / S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013 H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, including provisions relating to H. Amdt. 447 H.R. 1900, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2122 / S. 1029, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013 H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 H.R. 2641, Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2013 H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 2886, Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 2916, Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 3826 / S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4315 / S. 2635, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316, Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317, State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319, Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act H.R. 4957 / S. 2526, Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014 H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 5300, EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 H.R. 5314, Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience (PREPARE) Act of 2014 H.R. 5505 / S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act S. 19, A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 491, Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development (BUILD) Act of 2013 S. 601, Water Resource Development Act of 2013 S. 1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2013 S. 2161, EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014 S. 2533, Agency PAYGO for Greenhouse Gases Act Proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants (79 Fed. Reg. 1,430-1,519, January 8, 2014) (79 Fed. Reg. 34,829-34,958, June 18, 2014) Various issues relating to Food Safety Modernization Act (P.L. 111-203); Endangered Species Act (P.L. 93-205); definition of waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act (P.L. 95-217); EPA: including Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment, review of the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards, use of whole-economy modeling in the rulemaking process - including the formation of a Science Advisory Board panel, role of economy wide modeling in analysis of air regulations, and oversight of the claimed benefits and costs of environmental regulations; formulation and use of social cost of carbon in environmental and energy related rulemakings, including cost-benefit analysis; oversight of the impact of federal regulations on employment in the U.S.; regulatory reform, including permit streamlining and government transparency in rulemakings; potential environmental regulations on hydraulic fracturing; modernizing environmental regulation and permitting; Superfund policy; environment and energy policy; mining policy
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 1948, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4850, the Coal Jobs and Affordable Energy Protection Act; H.R. 4854, the Regulatory Certainty Act; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H.R. 5034, "Stop the EPA Act" to provide certain specifcal congressional review procedures for EPA rulemakings; H.R. 5077, the Coal Jobs Protection Act; H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act; H.R. 5505, the Clean Air, Strong Economies Act; H. Con. Res. 24, the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1006, Preserve the Waters of the United States Act; S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. 2833, the Clean Air, Strong Economies Act; S. 2905, to require CBO to calculate a carbon score for each bill or resolution; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Advocacy related to Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Clean Air Act, Regional Haze Program and Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determinations; Advocacy related to Clean Air Act, Sec. 111(b) - greenhouse gases from modified and reconstructed power plants rule-making; Advocacy related to Clean Air Act, Sec. 111(d) - greenhouse gases from existing power plants rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making; Advocacy related to Clean Water Act, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program)H.R.4800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program) S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program) H.R.5171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015(Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Programs and Management; state revolving funds) Unnumbered Senate Bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Programs and Management; state revolving funds) H.R. 4903- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015. (Support small entities access to funding with potential federal programs for security initiatives.) S. 2534: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015. (Support small entities access to funding with potential federal programs for security initiatives.) H.R. 4007: The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014 (Support small systems concerns with compliance to assessments) S. 1824: The Drinking Water Supply Assistance Act of 2013 ( Address small systems concerns with bass supplies and inventory) S. 1779: Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 (support small systems concerns with fire hydrants in inventory) H.R. 4854: The Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 (Support regulatory flexibility for small entities with new regulation for drinking water.) S. 601: Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (water infrastructure financing) H.R. 3080: Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (water infrastructure financing) H.R. 654: The Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act (EPA technical assistance) S. 864: The Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act (EPA technical assistance) H.R. 524: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404. (Support regulatory flexibility for small entities with scope of federal authority under Clean Water Act.)
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program reauthorization; Water Infrastructure funding: grants and loans; HR 4237, removing cap on Private Activity Bond for water and sewage facilities; Grants relating to retrofit of diesel-powered construction equipment; Federal regulations to require federal permits for stormwater runoff from active construction sites and already developed properties; Provisions relating to transportation planning and environmental review; Proposed Rule relating tofederal jurisdiction over "Waters of the United States" for the purpose of Clean Water Act permits; HR 3 - Northern Route Approval Act; Monitor implementation of the Water Resources Development and Reform Act, HR 3080 - Environmental Streamlining Provisions; Public Private Partnerships; Reducing USACE study process and timeline for construction projects; Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; Inland Waterways Trust Fund; EPA Report: "Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review and Synthesis of Scientific Evidence;" HR 3582 - The Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund Act of 2013; Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Funding; HR 5078 - the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act; HR 4854 - Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014; HR 5077 - Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. 5171 FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 4923 FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5609 HR 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, opposing provisions regarding applications of pesticides in waters of the United States. HR 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs, opposing provisions that weaken the Clean Air Act. HR 4, Jobs for America Act, opposing regulatory reform provisions. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014, opposing provisions that undermine EPA and Corps of Engineers regulatory authority.
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 761, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013 HR. 1063, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act H.R. 524 To amend the Federal Water Pullution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the EPA does not have the authorityto disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. S. 2156 Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014 H.R.4854 Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R.4716 Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act H.R.3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S.2414 Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act H.R.4007 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 367 Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; opposing many provisions that would delay or repeal clear air protections S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) HR 2609, 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: lobbied against underlying language and amendments to weaken clean water act Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. _____ FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. _____ FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety.
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
CWA, Section 404 Permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional HazeFY 2015 Interior Appropriations Bill, Multiple Titles Waters of the United States H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, All Titles H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act, All Titles H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the EPA does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act H.R. 3826, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 861, Coal Jobs Protection Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act, All Titles S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 761, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013 HR. 1063, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act H.R. 524 To amend the Federal Water Pullution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the EPA does not have the authorityto disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. S. 2156 Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014 H.R.4854 Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 H.R.4716 Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act H.R.3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S.2414 Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act H.R.4007 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, All Titles H.R. 1829, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act of 2013, All Titles H.R. 1948, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013, All TitlesS. 861, A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits Waters of the United States CWA, Section 404 permits CAA, New Source Performance Standards for GHGs CAA, Ambient Air Quality Standards CAA, Regional Haze H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act, All Titles S. 2156, Regulatory Fairness Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 3826 and S. 1905, The Electricity Security and Affordability Act, All Titles S. 1961, Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, All Titles S. 830, EPA Fair Play Act, All Titles H.R. 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, All Titles H.R. 4947, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles S. 2514, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014, All Titles
Client expense: $1,965,716 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program)H.R.4800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program) S.2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program) Unnumbered House Bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Programs and Management; state revolving funds) Unnumbered Senate Bill: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Programs and Management; state revolving funds) H.R. 4903- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015. (Support small entities access to funding with potential federal programs for security initiatives.) S. 2534: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015. (Support small entities access to funding with potential federal programs for security initiatives.) H.R. 4007: The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014 (Support small systems concerns with compliance to assessments) S. 1824: The Drinking Water Supply Assistance Act of 2013 ( Address small systems concerns with bass supplies and inventory) S. 1779: Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 (support small systems concerns with fire hydrants in inventory) H.R. 4854: The Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014 (Support regulatory flexibility for small entities with new regulation for drinking water.) S. 601: Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (water infrastructure financing) H.R. 3080: Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (water infrastructure financing) H.R. 654: The Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act (EPA technical assistance) S. 864: The Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act (EPA technical assistance) H.R. 524: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404. (Support regulatory flexibility for small entities with scope of federal authority under Clean Water Act.)
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 367 Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; opposing many provisions that would delay or repeal clear air protections S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act in the House) lobbying against weakening of nepa requirementsHR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) HR 2609, 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: lobbied against underlying language and amendments to weaken clean water act Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. _____ FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. _____ FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety.
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.Res. 288: H.R. 2609 - Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 935: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013H.R. 2609 - Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R. 935: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 H.R. 526 Ache Act H.R. 2824 - Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 S. 601 Water Resources Development Act of 2013, SA 799 (Boxer) Managers Amendment. SA 801 (Pryor) Permanently exempts certain types of farm tanks from EPAs Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule (SPCC). H.R. 524 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act. H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014: Division D--ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 Division G --DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 H.R. 3826 - Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5077 Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 4854 Regulatory Certainty Act H.R. 4795 - Promoting New Manufacturing Act H.R.4923 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Amendment 145 to H.R. 4435 S. 2414 Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act Rulemaking EPA; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) DOE; Dept. of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, 117, 122, 230, 232, 300, 302, and 401; Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act at 79 FR 22188 (April 21, 2014) EPA; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63; Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards; Proposed Rule at 79 FR 36880 (June 30, 2014)
| Republican |
| ND |
| Larry Bucshon | Republican | IN |
| Lou Barletta | Republican | PA |
| Nick J. Rahall II | Democratic | WV |
| Paul A. Gosar | Republican | AZ |
| Reid J. Ribble | Republican | WI |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Scott Perry | Republican | PA |
| Scott R. Tipton | Republican | CO |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Steve Southerland II | Republican | FL |
| Thomas Massie | Republican | KY |
| Tim Huelskamp | Republican | KS |
| Todd Rokita | Republican | IN |
| Tom Cotton | Republican | AR |
| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $43,444 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $85,801 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $28,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $28,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $5,572 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $160,903 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office