Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Addendum: Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)(P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's rules on ozone and (with the USACE) the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, and revisions to HUD's rule on floodplain management and minimum property standards, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078), the Federal Water Quality Production Act (S. 1140), the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775), and similar legislation and regulations, and seeking restoration of Water Resources Development Act 219-authorized funding borrowed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and related and similar legislation and legislative efforts. Other activities include an application for membership on EPA's L.G.A.C.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Addendum: Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)(P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's rule on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, and revisions to HUD's rule on floodplain management and minimum property standards, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078), the Federal Water Quality Production Act (S. 1140), the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775), and similar legislation and regulations, and seeking restoration of Water Resources Development Act 219-authorized funding borrowed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and related legislative efforts. Other activities include submission of application for membership on EPA L.G.A.C.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Addendum: Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)(P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's rule on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, and revisions to HUD's rule on floodplain management and minimum property standards, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078), the Federal Water Quality Production Act (S. 1140), the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775), and similar legislation and regulations, and seeking restoration of Water Resources Development Act 219-authorized funding borrowed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029; P.L. 114-113), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Addendum: Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's rule on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, and revisions to HUD's rule on floodplain management and minimum property standards, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078), the Federal Water Quality Production Act (S. 1140), the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775), and similar legislation, and seeking restoration of Water Resources Development Act 219-authorized funding borrowed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking; Waters of the United States Overreach Protection Act (HR5078)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking; Waters of the United States Overreach Protection Act (HR5078)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking; Waters of the United States Overreach Protection Act (HR5078)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking; Waters of the United States Overreach Protection Act (HR5078)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2028), and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078) and related legislative efforts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking; Waters of the United States Overreach Protection Act (HR5078)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking; Waters of the United States Overreach Protection Act (HR5078)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Seek funding and support for the County's environmental infrastructure projects (including water, sewer and drainage), hurricane recovery efforts, and coastal conservation and impact assistance. Legislation of interest includes the FY 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83; P.L. 113-235), the FY 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, and new legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495; P.L. 110-114), including the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (H.R. 3080; P.L. 113-121), the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (S. 335), the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf States Act of 2011 (S. 1400; H.R. 3096), implementation of and proposed amendments to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (P.L. 100-432), and the RESTORE Act provisions in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act (S. 1813; P.L. 112-141). Other activities include presenting comments and concerns regarding EPA's proposed rules on ozone and the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act, as well as monitoring the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 5078).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2768, the Emergency Fuel Reduction Act of 2014 to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues). Draft legislation pertaining to the proposed draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act Draft legislation related to emissions Draft legislation related to reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) continues to express concerns with the EPAs efforts to expand the definition of Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. MFB supported H.R. 5078 Waters of the US Regulatory Overreach Protection Act in the 113th Congress. The bill prohibits the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers from developing, finalizing, adopting, administering, applying, or enforcing the Administrations proposed WOTUS rule. MFB is calling for the complete withdrawal of the rule, Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880. MFB has met with the House and Senate. MFB also supported the Sen. Barrasso Amendment #347 that limits EPAs funding to adopt a broad regulatory definition of Waters of the U.S. The provision would amend the Senate budget resolution, S. Con. Res. 11, and would exclude from Clean Water Act jurisdiction groundwater, storm water, irrigation systems, storm water systems, wastewater systems, isolated ponds, ditches and puddles.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Waters of the U.S. Rulemaking; Waters of the United States Overreach Protection Act (HR5078)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Clean Water Act - work with Congress and Federal Agency Partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States regulatory overreach protection act. Met with congressional staff to game A better understanding of the bill and how it would affect water supply and water users.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and permits for agricultural pesticides Legislation to clarify that FIFRA approved pesticides do not require NPDES permits-(H.R.935) Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013, (S.751) Bill to Amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide of Certain Registered Pesticides EPA proposed "Waters of the US" regulation H.R.5078 Waters of the US Regulatory Over Reach Protection Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and permits for agricultural pesticides Legislation to clarify that FIFRA approved pesticides do not require NPDES permits- (H.R.935) Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013, (S.175)Bill to Amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide of Certain Registered Pesticides EPA proposed rule to define waters of US H.R.5078 Waters of the US Regulatory Over Reach Protection Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 2814, NLRB Reform Act; S. 2617, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act; S. 2199, Paycheck Fairness Act; S. 2178/H.R. 4320, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act; H.R. 4959, EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act; H.R. 5422, Litigation Oversight Act of 2014; H.R. 5423, Certainty in Enforcement Act of 2014; H.R. 803, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act; H.R. 4321, Employee Privacy Protection Act; H.R. 4870, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015; FY 15 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Acts (House/Senate); Fair Labor Standards Act issues in the following legislation: H.R.4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R. 4745, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; Davis-Bacon Act; National Labor Relations Act Reform; NLRB (REG) Title: Representation-Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08); DOL-OLMS (REG) Title: Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting under the LMRDA (RIN 1245-AA03); DOL-OSHA (LOI) Letter of Interpretation on OSHA Inspections (February 21, 2013); DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (RIN 1218-AC49); DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (RIN 1218-AC48); DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (RIN 1218-AB70); DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements - NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions (RIN 1218-AC50); DOL-WHD (REG) Title: Defining/Delimiting Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (RIN 1235-AA11); DOL-WHD (REG) Title: Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, Executive Order 13658 (RIN 1235-AA10); DOL-OSHA: OSHA's Small Entity Compliance Guide for Final Rule for Cranes and Derricks

Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Act; EPA (REG) Title: Definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act (RIN 2040-AF30); EPA (REG) Title: Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program for Public and Commercial Buildings (RIN 2070-AJ56); EPA (REG) Title: Stormwater Regulations Revision to Address Discharges from Developed Sites (RIN 2040-AF13)

Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

S. 2516, DISCLOSE Act of 2014; H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Act; H.R. 4, Jobs for America 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; Comprehensive regulatory reform; Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces

Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Carbon tax Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the SNAP Program Draft CEQ guidance on incorporating climate change into NEPA reviews H.R. 3826, S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States H.R. 5665, Clear the Air with Congress Act of 2014 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone S. 2833, H.R. 5505, Clean Air, Safe Economies Act

Client expense: $3,560,000 · 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), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Climate Change Coal Ash Definition of Solid Waste Endangered Species Act - Critical Habitats Environmental Justice Environmental Permitting Reform and Streamlining EPA NSPS Power Plant Rules EPA Pollinator Working Group Greenhouse Gas Emissions H.R. 2641, Responsible and Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2013 H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Pending greenhouse gas (GHG) rules for power plants Reauthorization of Federal Helium Reserve Regulation of petroleum coke S. 2514, ORDEAL Act S. 2833, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) estimate Startup Shutdown and Malfunction Sustainability Vapor Intrusion Waters of the United States

Client expense: $3,560,000 · 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), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR5078 (section 2; Section 3; Section 4)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 [H.R.5078]

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Budget and appropriations for disease and injury prevention, including obesity and related diseases; pandemic influenza and emerging infectious diseases; physical activity; public health bioterrorism preparedness; food safety, environmental health; paid sick days; womens and childrens health; community-based public health interventions and prescription drug abuse. 1.Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) 2.Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (Public Law 111-353) 3.Implementation of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act (Public Law 113-5) 4.Implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296) 5.Implementation of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-25) 6.Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals Act of 2013 (H.R. 820) 7.Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (Public Law 113-14) 8.Healthier Lifestyles and Prevention America Act (S. 39) 9.Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act (S. 392/H.R. 2160) 10.Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act (S. 452/H.R. 962) 11.Personal Health Investment Today Act (H.R. 956) 12.A bill to provide for a sequester replacement (S. 16/S. 799) 13.American Family Economic Protection Act of 2013 (S. 388) 14.Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (H.R. 933/Public Law 113-6) 15.Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-5) 16.National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1074/S. 539) 17.Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act (S. 531/H.R. 2179) 18.Firearm Safety and Public Health Research Act (H.R. 321) 19.Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 1363/H.R. 1582) 20.Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 1249/S. 1756) 21.Improve Nutrition Program Integrity and Deficit Reduction Act (S. 458/H.R. 1510) 22.A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the supplemental nutrition assistance program (S. 762/H.R. 1657) 23.Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act (S. 954/H.R. 2498) 24.Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (H.R. 1947) 25.FIT Kids Act (S. 1033/H.R. 2178) 26.Strengthening Americas Schools Act (S. 1094) 27.Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act (S. 945/H.R. 1274) 28.Fit to Serve Act (S. 976) 29.Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act (H.R. 2023/S. 2864) 30.Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (S. 1184 / H.R. 2415) 31.Student Success Act (H.R. 5) 32.To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (H.R. 45) 33.Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act (S. 1228/H.R. 2524) 34.Senate FY14 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Bill (S. 1284) 35.House of Representatives FY14 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Bill 36.Pharmacy Compounding Quality and Accountability Act (S. 959) 37.Safeguarding Americas Pharmaceuticals Act (H.R. 1919) 38.Implementation of Drug Supply Chain Security Act (P.L. 113-54) 39.Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (H.R. 1150)/Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act of 2013 (S. 1256) 40.Healthy Families Act (H.R. 1286/S. 631) 41.FY2014 Continuing Resolution (H.J. Res. 59) 42.Pharmaceutical Quality, Security and Accountability Act (S. 959) 43.Energy Consumers Relief Act (S. 1363/H.R. 1582) 44.Increasing the Safety of Prescription Drug Use Act (S. 1657) 45.National Energy Tax Repeal Act (S. 1324) 46.Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 (S. 1514/H.R. 5077) 47.Community Parks Revitalization Act (H.R. 2424) 48.A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings (S. 1422/H.R. 2663) 49.School-based Health Centers Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 2632) 50.Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act (H.R. 3102) 51.Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 5294) 52.Secure America for Education (SAFE) in Our Schools Act of 2013 (H.R. 3158) 53.Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (H.J. Res 59) 54.Continuing Resolution FY 2014 (HR 2775, PL 113-46) 55.A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the establishment of performance measures for the highway safety improvement program, and for other purposes. (H.R. 3493/S. 1708) 56.The Farm Bill (S. (S. 954/H.R. 2498; H.R. 1947, and H.R. 3102, Public Law 113-79) 57.Better Care, Lower Cost Act (S. 1932/H.R. 3890) 58.Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act of 2013 (ADAPT Act) (H.R. 3742) 59.The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 (H.R. 3547/Public Law 113-76 60.Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (STAAR) Act (S. 2236/H.R. 2285) 61.New Opportunities for Bicycling and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014 (H.R. 3978) 62.Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention, Access, and Care Act (H.R. 3322) 63.Electricity Security and Affordability Act (S. 1905/H.R. 3826) 64.Stop Overdose Stat Act (HR 4169) 65.Overdose Prevention Act (S 2755) 66.Opioid Overdose Reduction Act (S. 2092/H.R. 4288) 67.Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2014 (DISARM Act) (H.R. 4187) 68.Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (S. 1086) 69.Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education And Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations Bill (including H.R. 5464) 70.Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (S. 2389 / H.R. 4800) 71.Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation, 2015 (including H.R. 5171) 72.MAP-21 Reauthorization Act (S. 2322) 73.Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act (S. 2342/H.R. 2831) 74.ENRICH Act (H.R. 4427) 75.Healthy Kids Outdoors Act of 2014 (S. 2367/H.R. 4706) 76.Summer Meals Act of 2014 (S. 2527/HR. 5012) 77.Long-Term SCORE Act (H.R. 4444) 78.American Cures Act (S. 2115/H.R. 4384) 79.A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units. (S.J. Res 30) 80.Fit for Life Act of 2014 (H.R.4765) 81.School Food Modernization Act (S. 2210/H.R. 1783) 82.Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014 (S. 2014/H.R. 4325) 83.Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 (S. 2284) 84.Safe Streets Act of 2014 (S. 2004/H.R. 2468) 85.Time for Recovery Enhancement for Addiction Treatment Act (S. 2645) 86.FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, in support of an appropriation for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (including H.R. 5016) 87.Vector-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 4701) 88.Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (H.R. 5021/Public Law 113-159) 89.Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2014 (H.R. 5168) 90.PREPARE Act of 2014 (H.R. 5314) 91.Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (S. 2496/H.R. 5078) 92.American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act (H.R. 2) 93.FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 83/Public Law 113-234) 94.Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health Act (PATH Act, S. 2996) 95.Infectious Disease Hospital Hubs Act (S. 2942)

Client expense: $39,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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

The Agriculture Act of 2014 (Farm Bill) H.R. 2642 H. R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of H.R. 2642, the Agricultural Act of 2014 H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act H.R. 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014 Communications, as part of a coalition, to House and Senate leadership concerning the extension of tax provisions of importance to agriculture H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 WTO Doha Round multilateral trade negotiations, specifically concerning U.S. negotiating positions with respect to trade in agricultural products and disciplines on domestic support for agriculture Communications with USDA, USTR and Congress concerning the WTO trade dispute with Brazil Communications with USDA and USTR concerning Chinas policies and WTO obligations Communications with Congress, USTR, USDA, State Department and Department of Commerce concerning the Turkish governments anti-dumping investigation of US cotton imports H.R. 3830, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and yarn forward rule of origin for textiles and apparel U.S.-E.U. free trade agreement negotiations Communications with the Administration regarding port labor negotiations Implementation of Title VII of H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4413, Customer Service Protection and End-User Relief Act H.R. 935, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act Issues related to the use and registration of crop protection products in communications with EPA Office of Pesticide Programs EPA draft guidance for pesticide spray drift evaluation in pesticide risk assessments H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act EPAs proposed rule for Clean Water Act to define waters of U.S. for permitting purposes EPAs interpretive rule regarding exemptions from permitting under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Issues related to the cottonseed industrys petition with EPA for a Renewable Identification Number OSHA proposed rule to revise its Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting regulations Development of OSHA rule for combustible dust Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) Proposed rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food H.R. 5447, a proposed amendment to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to increase the availability of pesticides for the management of parasitic pests that adversely impact the health of managed pollinator bees Contacts with EPA regarding pollinator risk assessment for pesticide registrations for cotton Meetings with USDA Agricultural Research Service regarding honey bee health research Issues related to new EPA pesticide label language for certain neonicotinoid products EPA proposed revisions to national ambient air quality standards for ozone EPAs proposed label language for a newly formulated 2,4-D product EPAs Environmental Impact Statement for a newly formulated Dicamba product USDA-APHIS environmental assessment of corn and soy varieties resistant to 2,4-D USDA-APHIS environmental assessment of cotton and soy varieties tolerant to Dicamba Contacts with USDA, USTR and Department of State on issues related to international cotton contract defaults Contacts with USDA-APHIS regarding boll weevil and pink bollworm eradication programs, Dicamba tolerant cotton deregulation, and impact of shipping delays on phytosanitary certificates Contacts with USDA-FSA regarding the enforcement of cotton shipping standards Contacts with USDA-FSA regarding the Extra Long Staple Cotton Competitiveness Program Contacts with USDA-FSA regarding the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program Comments to USDA-AMS regarding cotton classification fees USDA NASSs Consumption on the Cotton System and Stocks survey Contacts with USDA regarding Cotton Outlooks planned changed in the quality characteristics of the A Index

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Clean Water Act. Work with Congress and federal agency partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction. H.R. 5078 , Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. Met with Congressional staff to gain better understanding of bill and how it would affect water supply and water users.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Clean Water Act. Work with Congress and federal agency partners to make sure that water users are able to continue delivering clean water and determine the appropriate extent of federal jurisdiction. Track and report on Clean Water Act related legislation and the EPAs NPDES general permit program and Waters of the United States rule-making status. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support S. 2526/ H.R. 4957 Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reform (CLEER) Act H.R. 5078 - Support "Waters of the U.S. Overreach Protection Act" prohibiting EPA and Army Corp of Engineers from implementing a Waters of the U.S. rule that broadens the scope of the Clean Water Act S. 1000 - Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2013 H.R.935 - Support "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, to amend FIFRA and the Clean Water Act Oppose EPA and Corps of Engineers proposed "Waters of the United States" regulation Oppose "Climate Action Plan" Oppose EPAs TMDL vision strategy Oppose Chesapeake Bay TMDL National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Oppose USDA Forest Service Groundwater Directive

Client expense: $445,537 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Draft legislation pertaining to the proposed draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition. This issue arose in: S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014; H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act PBC preemption in the Toxic Substance Control Act. This issue arose in: S 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Draft legislation related to emissions These issues also arose in draft legislation related to reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture Appropriations, Biofuels, Farm Bill, Food Security, Biotechnology, Pollinators, Pesticides and Water; H.R. 935 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014; H.R. 2642 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013; H.R. 2692 Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2013; H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014; H.R. 5447 Bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act to expedite the review and approval of products to control parasitic pests in managed commercial bee colonies and require USDA and EPA to submit reports to Congress on the scope of the threats to pollinators; H.R. 5656 Feed the Future Global Food Security Act of 2014; S. 954 Agriculture Reform, Food and jobs Act of 2013; S. 2909 Global Food Security Act of 2014.

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 5078 - Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HOUSE H.R. 4808-Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act-(Oppose) H.R. 4850-Coal Jobs and Affordable Energy Protection Act of 2014-(Oppose) H.R. 5078-Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014-(Oppose)HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 5505-Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act-(Oppose) H.R. 5665-Clear the Air with Congress Act-(Oppose) SENATE S. 1009-Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(Oppose as written, support strengthening amendments.) S. 1961-Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act-(Neutral) S. 2414-Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy From EPA Overreach Act-(Oppose) S. 2833-Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act-(Oppose)

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

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, Midwest electric transmission projects in conjunction with Clean Line Energy; the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects;regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site; and Northeast Energy Direct Project. Western New York power generation/transmission options; and transition of the Long Island Power Authority operations. Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey); H.R. 933 - H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; H.R. 83, FY 2015 Omnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-235); H.J. Res. 130, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (until December 13, 2014); H. J. Res. 131, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (until December 17, 2014); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations; and related legislation. Legislation affecting utility energy service contracts, including: H.R. 3587/S.1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013 (Gardner/Schatz); H. Res. 737 (Gardner), expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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; S. Res. 562 (Coons), 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. Implementation of P.L. 113-1, provisions related to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson), provisions relating to FERC/EPA conflicts. Implementation of P.L. 112-197 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project). S. 904 - Strengthening the Resiliency of our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation on the impact of extreme weather on infrastructure and improving community and business resilience; S. 2260 Grid Reliability Act of 2014 (McCaskill), provisions related to the linkages between federal, state or local environmental laws/regulations and the delivery, interchange, or interchange of electric energy during an emergency, and other associated matters. Implementation of P.L. 112-90 and provisions related to natural gas distribution lines. H.R. 1900 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (Pompeo), provisions related to natural gas permitting. H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Shuster); S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2014 (Boxer), provisions relating to U.S. Army Corp of Engineers permitting issues. Federal policy regarding the proposed FERC New Capacity Zone in New York. S. 1767 Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act (Markey), provisions related to guidelines for repair and replacement of gas piping/equipment. S. 1768, Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Growth Act (Markey), provisions related to capitalization funds for the repair or replacement of natural gas distribution pipelines. Implementation of Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500), provisions relating to cooling water intake structure rulemaking. Federal policy relating to scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, EPA Rulemaking RIN 2040AF30 (Waters of the United States). Proposed EPA Carbon Pollution Standards for Existing Power Plants (known as the Clean Power Plan, EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602), per its authority under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, provisions relating to power sector regulatory requirements. U.S. Department of Energy Natural Gas Infrastructure Modernization Initiatives, provisions relating to natural gas utilities. FERC commissioner nominations.FERC policies relating to New York and New England energy markets. H.R. 5078 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (Southerland) prohibiting EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing the proposed WOTUS rule. S. 2496 Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 (Barrasso) (Waters of the U.S. legislation).

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE

S. 2262 (Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014), entire bill Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulation of electric generators and natural gas sector FERC NominationsH.R. 3937 (To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks), entire bill Department of Energy Quadrennial Energy Review (electric power sector impacts) H.R. 3938 (To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes), entire bill H.R. 3940 and S. 2721 (Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014), entire bill Renewable Fuels Standard implementation Use of diesel gallon equivalent for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) Power plant and energy infrastructure project development, including Louisiana Tenaska Bayou LNG project, California solar projects, and power plants projects in various states EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of U.S. rulemaking on Waters of U.S. S. 2496 (Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014), all provisions H.R. 5078 (Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014), all provisions H.R. 83 (Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015), Waters of U.S. rulemaking by EPA and Army Corps of Engineers

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE