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American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015
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American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 Amends the Natural Gas Act regarding natural gas exports to exclude from the expedited application and approval process any nation subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to repeal the authority of the President to restrict exports of coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks, and related materials or equipment. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA) to repeal limitations on oil exports. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to repeal limitations on export of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil or gas. Declares without force or effect a specified regulation and the limitation placed upon crude oil exports under the Export Administration Act of 1979. Directs the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce to grant licenses to export crude oil except in certain circumstances. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to take into account solely domestic environmental impacts when completing an environmental impact statement for either coal export terminals or for coal transportation to such terminals. Prescribes an authorization and certification process for certain energy infrastructure projects pertaining to a cross-border segment of either an oil or natural gas pipeline or an electric transmission facility for the import or export of oil or the transmission of electricity to or from Canada or Mexico. Amends the Natural Gas Act to state that no order of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is required to authorize the export or import of any natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico. Amends the Federal Power Act to repeal the prerequisite that, before transmitting electric energy to a foreign country, a person must first obtain authorization from FERC. Declares that a presidential permit shall not be required for a certain pipeline application by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State for the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the border between the states of South Dakota and Nebraska. Prescribes guidelines for leasing on the OCS. Deems the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015, issued by the Secretary of the Interior, to be the final oil and gas leasing program under the OCSLA for FY2015-FY2020, except with regard to specified lease sales. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a lease sale every 270 days in each OCS planning area for which there is a commercial interest in purchasing federal oil and gas leases, and (2) conduct Lease Sale 220 for areas offshore of Virginia. Permits a state, in lieu of being subject to a federal oil and gas leasing system, to elect to control energy development and production on available federal land in accordance with certain state leasing, permitting and regulatory programs prescribed by this Act. Amends the MLA to require the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to offer for sale all nominated acreage not previously made available for lease, unless an individual lease should not be granted. Prescribes guidelines governing leasing certainty for onshore lease sales. Permits the Secretary to extend for up to 2 periods of 15 days each the initial 30-day period after receipt of an application for deciding whether to issue a drilling permit. Deems an application approved if a decision has not been made within 60 days after the application is received. Imposes a $5,000 documentation fee upon each administrative protest concerning a lease, right-of-way, or application for a drill permit. Directs the Secretary to establish a Federal Permit Streamlining Project in each field office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with responsibility for permitting energy projects on federal land. Considers final regulations governing oil shale management published by BLM on November 18, 2008, to satisfy all legal and procedural requirements. Directs the Secretary to implement them and the oil shale leasing program without any other administrative action necessary. Considers the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendments/Record of Decision for Oil Shale and Tar Sands Resources to Address Land Use Allocations in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, and the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement of the Bureau of Land Management (Plan), as in effect on November 17, 2008, to satisfy all legal and procedural requirements. Directs the Secretary to implement, without additional administrative action, the oil shale leasing program and regulations authorized in such Plan. Directs the Secretary to: (1) hold a lease sale offering an additional 10 parcels for lease for research, development, and demonstration of oil shale resources, under certain terms; and (2) hold at least five separate commercial lease sales of at least 25,000 acres considered to have the most potential for oil shale development in areas nominated through public comment. Amends the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to direct the Secretary to conduct a competitive oil and gas leasing program that includes at least one lease sale annually in areas most likely to produce commercial quantities of oil and natural gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPRA) for each of calendar years 2015 through 2024. Directs the Secretary to: (1) facilitate and ensure permits for all surface development activities, including pipeline and road construction; (2) issue an integrated activity plan from among the nonadopted alternatives in the NPRA Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision, and (3) issue an environmental impact statement for issuance of oil and gas leases in the NPRA. Declares without force or effect the NPRA Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision, dated February 21, 2013, including the integrated activity plan and environmental impact statement to which it refers. Directs the Secretary to: (1) promulgate regulations to ensure that the Department of the Interior is supporting development of oil and gas leases in the NPRA, and (2) complete a comprehensive assessment of all technically recoverable NPRA fossil fuel resources. Declares that this Act does not authorize issuance of a lease under the MLA to persons designated for the imposition of specified sanctions. Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to declare certain federal actions inapplicable to an endangered or threatened species, unless: (1) the Secretary has reported to Congress economic costs and benefits of the application; and (2) the application is authorized expressly for that species in a law enacted by Congress after the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the prohibition against leasing or other development leading to production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Deems oil and gas leasing programs and activities authorized by this Act to be in compliance with the purposes of ANWR, so that no further findings or decisions are required to implement this determination. States that the Secretary is neither required to identify nonleasing alternative courses of action, nor to analyze their environmental effects. Deems compliance with this Act satisfies all requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) governing analysis and consideration of the environmental effects of proposed leasing. Authorizes the Secretary, after consultation with the state of Alaska, the city of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough, to designate as a Special Area up to 45,000 acres of the Coastal Plain. Directs the Secretary to designate the Sadlerochit Spring area as a Special Area. Authorizes the Secretary to exclude any Special Area from leasing. Permits directional (horizontal) drilling in a Special Area. Restricts to the terms of this Act the Secretary's authority to close lands within the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leasing, exploration, development, and production. Instructs the Secretary to offer: (1) tracts with the greatest potential for hydrocarbon discovery; (2) at least 50,000 acres for lease within 22 months after enactment of this Act; and (3) at least an additional 50,000 acres at 6-, 12-, and 18-month intervals thereafter. Authorizes the Secretary to grant to the highest responsible qualified bidder in a lease sale, upon payment of a bonus, any lands to be leased on the Coastal Plain. Prescribes a "no significant adverse effect" standard to govern Coastal Plain activities. Directs the Secretary to develop a facility consolidation plan for the exploration, development, production, and transportation of Coastal Plain oil and gas resources. Directs the Secretary to: (1) issue rights-of-way and easements across the Coastal Plain for the transportation of oil and gas produced under leases under this Act, (2) convey to the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation the surface estate of specified lands, and (3) convey to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation a certain subsurface estate to which it is entitled pursuant to a specified agreement. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to allow either the Secretary, an affected Indian tribe, or a certified third-party appraiser under contract with the Indian tribe, to appraise Indian land or trust assets involved in a transaction requiring the Secretary's approval. Deems approved any appraisal conducted by an Indian tribe or by such an appraiser if the Secretary neither approves nor disapproves it within 60 days after it is received. Gives tribes the option of waiving such appraisals if they give the Secretary an unambiguous indication of tribal intent, including an express waiver of any claims they might have against the United States as a consequence of forgoing the appraisal. States that, when sustainability is federally required, any activities or resources conducted or produced pursuant to either a tribal resource management plan or a Secretary-approved integrated resource management plan shall be deemed to be sustainable. Amends the Long-Term Leasing Act to authorize the Navajo Nation to enter into 99-year leases on their restricted lands without the Secretary's approval, if they are executed under tribal regulations approved by the Secretary. Permits the Navajo Nation to enter into mineral resource leases on restricted lands without the Secretary's approval if they are executed under approved tribal regulations not to exceed 25 years. Permits a renewal option for one additional term not exceeding 25 years. Declares inapplicable, except with the express consent of Indian beneficiaries, any rule promulgated by the Secretary regarding hydraulic fracturing in oil and gas development or production on land either held in trust or restricted status for Indians. Grants to the states sole authority to promulgate or enforce requirements for hydraulic fracturing within their boundaries. Subjects federal land upon which hydraulic fracturing is performed to the law of the state in which the land is located. Prohibits award of legal fees to any nongovernmental organization related to an action that: (1) prevents, terminates, or reduces access to or the production of specified enterprises; (2) diminishes the private property value of a property owner; or (3) eliminates or prevents jobs. Prohibits the Secretary from establishing a master leasing plan as part of any guidance the Secretary issues. Declares certain existing master leasing plans without force or effect. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upon request of a state or the governing body of an Indian tribe, to enter into a prescribed refinery permitting agreement to streamline the permitting process using a specified systematic, interdisciplinary multimedia approach. Prescribes deadlines for approval or disapproval of consolidated permits for new refineries and for expansion of existing ones. Amends the Clean Air Act to phase out the renewable fuel standard. Repeals greenhouse gas regulation. Redefines air pollutant to exclude carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, or sulfur hexafluoride. Declares that the following acts neither authorize nor require the regulation of climate change or global warming: (1) the Clean Air Act, (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, (3) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, (4) the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and (5) the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Declares void and without force or effect certain proposed EPA rules regarding greenhouse gas emissions and carbon pollution. Prohibits both the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and EPA from: (1) finalizing the proposed rule entitled "Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act," or (2) using that rule (or substantially similar guidance) as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding either the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Makes violation of the latter prohibition grounds for vacation of the final rule, the decision, or enforcement action. Requires the Administrator, before proposing or finalizing any regulation, rule, or policy, to first analyze and describe its direct and indirect net and gross impact upon employment in the United States. Establishes the Debt Freedom Fund to pay down the national debt of the United States.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
ENG: S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference; H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference; H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); ); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends; Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study; Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 434-to repeal the expanded RFS2; H.R. 703-to fully repeal RFS, H.R. 1487-to phase out and repeal RFS over 5 years; H.R.; S. 577-to repeal corn portion of RFS2; S. 791-to phase out and repeal the RFS over 5 years; S. 934-to amend cellulosic requirements; S. 1584-to repeal the RFS; Renewable Fuels Standard Implementation; Net Energy Balance; ethanol industry updates; H.R. 2822, the U.S. Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; H.R. 3228-to limit cellulosic requirements; H.R. 5180-Flores/Welch blend wall bill
Client expense: $236,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 434-to repeal the expanded RFS2; H.R. 703-to fully repeal RFS, H.R. 1487-to phase out and repeal RFS over 5 years; H.R.; S. 577-to repeal corn portion of RFS2; S. 791-to phase out and repeal the RFS over 5 years; S. 934-to amend cellulosic requirements; S. 1584-to repeal the RFS; Renewable Fuels Standard Implementation; Net Energy Balance; ethanol industry updates; H.R. 2822, the U.S. Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; H.R. 3228-to limit cellulosic requirements; H.R. 5180-Flores/Welch blend wall bill
Client expense: $236,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process (H.R. 2028 - Continuing Resolution) for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process (H.R. 2028 - Continuing Resolution) for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15 Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA) Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards. Proposed Renewable Enhancement and Growth Support Rule. Proposed Denial to Change the Point of Obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference; H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process (H.R. 2028 - Continuing Resolution) for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends; Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study; Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards. Proposed Renewable Enhancement and Growth Support Rule; Proposed Denial to Change the Point of Obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference; H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process (H.R. 2028 - Continuing Resolution) for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 214: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H. CON. RES. 27: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 187: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S. CON. RES. 11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Changes to the definition of underground injection in the Safe Drinking Water Act SA 347 to S. CON. RES. 11: Water pollution regulations should be focused on water quality H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act
Client expense: $381,275 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Redefining underground injection in Safe Drinking Water Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative activity related to tax issues in general S.1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 1487, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 791, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 813, FORECAST Act H.R. 1647 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 1228 North American Energy Infrastructure Act S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016; PL 114-113 H.R. 4427, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act House Republican tax reform blueprint
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 22 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) H.R. 22 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (FAST Act) H.R. 50 - the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 185 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 348 - Responsibility and Professionally Invigorating Development Act (RAPID Act) H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 427 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 (REINS Act) H.R. 445 - Transparency in Rule Making Act H.R. 527 - the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (SBRFIA) H.R. 585 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements H.R. 712 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R.1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2015 (SCRUB Act of 2015) H.R. 1407 - Regulatory Improvement Act H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 (only the judicial review part) H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act H.R. 1759 - ALERT Act H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2647 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 (only the judicial review, EAJA, and bonding sections) H.R. 3279 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act HR 3353 - Clean Water Citizen Suits HR 3438 - REVIEW Act H. R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRR Act) H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Act of 2016 (SOPA Act) H.R. 4612 Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 H.R. 5063 Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016 and Gosar Amendment No. 5 H.R. 2304 the Securing Participation, Engagement and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforcts Act of 2015 (SPEAK FREE Act) H.R. 5226 - Regulatory Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 5982 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act (amendment #155) S. 280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act S. 293 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements S. 378 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 S. 544 - Secret Science Reform Act S. 708 - Regulatory Improvement Act S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1647-Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) S. 1817 - Smarter Regs Act S. 1818 - Principled Rulemaking Act S. 1820 - Early Participation in Regulations Act S. 1927 - High Impact Rules S. 1944 - RED Tape Act S. 2506 - Restoring Statutory Rights Act of 2016 S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016 Criminal Justice Reform Package Rulemakings: CEQ, Revised Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at 79 Fed. Reg. 77,801 (Dec. 24, 2014) CEQ, Finalized NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at 81 Fed. Reg. 51866 (Aug. 2, 2016) Draft U.S. DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan 2016-2020 EPA, Environmental Justice Action Agenda 2016-2020 (EJ 2020)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 H.R. 4622 - Carbon Capture Act S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) S. 3179 - Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program, November 23, 2016, 81 FR 84612
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15 Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA) Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 H.R. 4622 - Carbon Capture Act S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) S. 3179 - Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015)
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 22 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) H.R. 22 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (FAST Act) H.R. 50 - the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 185 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 348 - Responsibility and Professionally Invigorating Development Act (RAPID Act) H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 427 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 (REINS Act) H.R. 445 - Transparency in Rule Making Act H.R. 527 - the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (SBRFIA) H.R. 585 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements H.R. 712 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R.1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2015 (SCRUB Act of 2015) H.R. 1407 - Regulatory Improvement Act H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 (only the judicial review part) H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act H.R. 1759 - ALERT Act H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2647 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 (only the judicial review, EAJA, and bonding sections) H.R. 3279 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act HR 3353 - Clean Water Citizen Suits HR 3438 - REVIEW Act H. R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRR Act) H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Act of 2016 (SOPA Act) H.R. 4612 Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 H.R. 5063 Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016 and Gosar Amendment No. 5 H.R. 2304 the Securing Participation, Engagement and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforcts Act of 2015 (SPEAK FREE Act) H.R. 5226 - Regulatory Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 5982 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act (amendment #155) S. 280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act S. 293 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements S. 378 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 S. 544 - Secret Science Reform Act S. 708 - Regulatory Improvement Act S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1647-Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) S. 1817 - Smarter Regs Act S. 1818 - Principled Rulemaking Act S. 1820 - Early Participation in Regulations Act S. 1927 - High Impact Rules S. 1944 - RED Tape Act S. 2506 - Restoring Statutory Rights Act of 2016 S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016 Criminal Justice Reform Package Rulemakings: CEQ, Revised Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at 79 Fed. Reg. 77,801 (Dec. 24, 2014) CEQ, Finalized NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at 81 Fed. Reg. 51866 (Aug. 2, 2016) Draft U.S. DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Environmental Justice Action Agenda 2016-2020 (EJ 2020)
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 434-to repeal the expanded RFS2; H.R. 703-to fully repeal RFS, H.R. 1487-to phase out and repeal RFS over 5 years; H.R.; S. 577-to repeal corn portion of RFS2; S. 791-to phase out and repeal the RFS over 5 years; S. 934-to amend cellulosic requirements; S. 1584-to repeal the RFS; Renewable Fuels Standard Implementation; Net Energy Balance; ethanol industry updates; H.R. 2822, the U.S. Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; H.R. 3228-to limit cellulosic requirements; H.R. 5180-Flores/Welch blend wall bill
Client expense: $261,231 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
ENG: S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference; H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act conference; H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); ); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends; Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study; Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Redefining underground injection in Safe Drinking Water Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act
Client expense: $277,367 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 214: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H. CON. RES. 27: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 187: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S. CON. RES. 11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Changes to the definition of underground injection in the Safe Drinking Water Act SA 347 to S. CON. RES. 11: Water pollution regulations should be focused on water quality H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative activity related to tax issues in general S.1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 1487, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 791, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 813, FORECAST Act H.R. 1647 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 1228 North American Energy Infrastructure Act S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016; PL 114-113 H.R. 4427, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act House Republican tax reform blueprint
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015)
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 22 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) H.R. 22 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (FAST Act) H.R. 50 - the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 185 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 348 - Responsibility and Professionally Invigorating Development Act (RAPID Act) H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 427 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 (REINS Act) H.R. 445 - Transparency in Rule Making Act H.R. 527 - the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (SBRFIA) H.R. 585 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements H.R. 712 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R.1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2015 (SCRUB Act of 2015) H.R. 1407 - Regulatory Improvement Act H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 (only the judicial review part) H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act H.R. 1759 - ALERT Act H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2647 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 (only the judicial review, EAJA, and bonding sections) H.R. 3279 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act HR 3353 - Clean Water Citizen Suits HR 3438 - REVIEW Act H. R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRR Act) H.R. 4768 - Separation of Powers Act of 2016 (SOPA Act) H.R. 4612 Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016 H.R. 5063 Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016 H.R. 2304 the Securing Participation, Engagement and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforcts Act of 2015 (SPEAK FREE Act) S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act (amendment #155) S. 280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act S. 293 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements S. 378 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 S. 544 - Secret Science Reform Act S. 708 - Regulatory Improvement Act S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1647-Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) S. 1817 - Smarter Regs Act S. 1818 - Principled Rulemaking Act S. 1820 - Early Participation in Regulations Act S. 1927 - High Impact Rules S. 1944 - RED Tape Act S. 2506 - Restoring Statutory Rights Act of 2016 S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016 Criminal Justice Reform Package Rulemakings: CEQ, Revised Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at 79 Fed. Reg. 77,801 (Dec. 24, 2014) Draft U.S. DOI Environmental Justice Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Environmental Justice Action Agenda 2016-2020 (EJ 2020)
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235) H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15 Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA) Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235) H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 214: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H. CON. RES. 27: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 187: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S. CON. RES. 11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Changes to the definition of underground injection in the Safe Drinking Water Act SA 347 to S. CON. RES. 11: Water pollution regulations should be focused on water quality H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Redefining underground injection in Safe Drinking Water Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act
Client expense: $295,912 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 434-to repeal the expanded RFS2; H.R. 703-to fully repeal RFS, H.R. 1487-to phase out and repeal RFS over 5 years; H.R.; S. 577-to repeal corn portion of RFS2; S. 791-to phase out and repeal the RFS over 5 years; S. 1584-to repeal the RFS; Renewable Fuels Standard Implementation; Net Energy Balance; ethanol industry updates; H.R. 2822, the U.S. Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Client expense: $261,231 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235); H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 Renewable Volume Obligation rulemaking); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235); H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 5180 -Non-market driven ethanol cap; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 Renewable Volume Obligation rulemaking); ); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends; Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study; Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Tier 3 Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitor legislative activity related to tax issues in general S.1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 1487, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 791, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 813, FORECAST Act H.R. 1647 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 1228 North American Energy Infrastructure Act S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016; PL 114-113 H.R. 4427, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act House Republican tax reform blueprint
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal S. 1239/H.R. 1736/S. 889/H.R. 1944 - Reid Vapor Pressure adjustment S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235) H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal S. 1239/H.R. 1736/S. 889/H.R. 1944 - Reid Vapor Pressure adjustment S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235) H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012) H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills) Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15 Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA)
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 22 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) H.R. 22 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (FAST Act) H.R. 50 - the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 H.R. 185 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 348 - Responsibility and Professionally Invigorating Development Act (RAPID Act) H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 427 - Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 (REINS Act) H.R. 445 - Transparency in Rule Making Act H.R. 527 - the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (SBRFIA) H.R. 585 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements H.R. 712 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R.1155 - Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act of 2015 (SCRUB Act of 2015) H.R. 1407 - Regulatory Improvement Act H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 (only the judicial review part) H.R. 1732 - Regulatory Integrity Protection Act H.R. 1759 - ALERT Act H.R. 2647 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 (only the judicial review, EAJA, and bonding sections) H.R. 3279 - Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act HR 3353 - Clean Water Citizen Suits HR 3438 - REVIEW Act H. R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRR Act) S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act (amendment #155) S. 280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act S. 293 - ESA Consent Decrees and Settlements S. 378 - Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015 S. 544 - Secret Science Reform Act S. 708 - Regulatory Improvement Act S. 1607 - Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1647-Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) S. 1817 - Smarter Regs Act S. 1818 - Principled Rulemaking Act S. 1820 - Early Participation in Regulations Act S. 1927 - High Impact Rules S. 1944 - RED Tape Act S. 2506 - Restoring Statutory Rights Act of 2016 Rulemakings: CEQ, Revised Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at 79 Fed. Reg. 77,801 (Dec. 24, 2014)
2016 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R.2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3632 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 - All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". Rulemakings: EPA Proposed Rule, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New and Modified Sources; 80 FR 56593, pages 56593 - 56698 (September 18, 2015) EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) The Presidents Climate Action Plan (June 25, 2013) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (June 16, 2014) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015)
2016 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 434-to repeal the expanded RFS2; H.R. 703-to fully repeal RFS, H.R. 1487-to phase out and repeal RFS over 5 years; H.R.; S. 577-to repeal corn portion of RFS2; S. 791-to phase out and repeal the RFS over 5 years; S. 1584-to repeal the RFS; Renewable Fuels Standard Implementation; Net Energy Balance; ethanol industry updates; H.R. 2822, the U.S. Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Client expense: $258,231 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act
Client expense: $330,291 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Redefining underground injection in Safe Drinking Water Act H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 214: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H. CON. RES. 27: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 187: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S. CON. RES. 11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Changes to the definition of underground injection in the Safe Drinking Water Act SA 347 to S. CON. RES. 11: Water pollution regulations should be focused on water quality H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2016 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736/S. 889/H.R. 1944 - Reid Vapor Pressure adjustment; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235); H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); ); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends; Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) and EPAct Tier 2 Gasoline Fuel Effects Study; Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA)
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 577 - Conventional Ethanol Repeal; H.R. 21 - E15 Re-Study and Repeal; H.R. 434 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 703/S. 1584 - RFS Repeal Act; H.R. 704 - RFS Reform Act; H.R. 1487/S.791 - RFS Repeal (specifically sections 6011-6012); S. 1239/H.R. 1736/S. 889/H.R. 1944 - Reid Vapor Pressure adjustment; S. 934 - Advanced Biofuel Reform; H.R. 2864 - RFS phased repeal; H.R. 3228 - Cellulosic Biofuel Cap and Study; S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act (specifically S. Amdts. 2977, 3016, 3047, and 3235); H.R. 4673 - REFUEL Act; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2017 RVO rulemaking); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, ethanol exports, fuel volatility, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| House |
| Referred to |
| March 19, 2015 |
| Foreign Affairs Committee | House | Referred to | March 19, 2015 |
| Judiciary Committee | House | Referred to | March 19, 2015 |
| Republican |
| TX |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Steve Russell | Republican | OK |
| S 1228 |
114th |
| Related bill |
| HR 538 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 3880 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 339 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 156 | 114th | Related bill |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $381,275 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $381,275 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $381,275 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $77,176 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
Client expense: $77,176 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $79,453 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
Client expense: $79,453 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $277,367 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $277,367 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $277,367 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $127,981 · 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), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Client expense: $127,981 · 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), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $295,912 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $295,912 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $295,912 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $99,930 · 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), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Client expense: $99,930 · 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), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Client expense: $330,291 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $330,291 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $330,291 · 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, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office