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To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
January 6, 2015
Latest Action
February 19, 2015
Primary Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.Republican(WI)
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44d open
vs 6,526 other HR bills in the 114th — cohort avg 56d
This bill requires the Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to provide a comprehensive assessment of research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, which compares mid-level ethanol blends to gasoline blends containing 10% or 0% ethanol. A mid-level ethanol blend is an ethanol-gasoline blend containing 10%- 20% of ethanol by volume that is intended to be used in any conventional gasoline-powered motor vehicle or nonroad vehicle or engine. The assessment must: (1) evaluate the environmental, safety, durability, and performance effects of the introduction of mid-level blends on onroad, nonroad, and marine engines, onroad and nonroad vehicles, and related equipment; and (2) identify areas of research, development, and testing necessary to ensure that existing motor fuel infrastructure is not adversely impacted by mid-level ethanol blends and to reduce the risk of misfueling by users at various points in the distribution and supply chain. The Office must report on the assessment's findings. Any waivers granted under the Clean Air Act to allow the sale of mid-level ethanol blends for use in motor vehicles are nullified. The Office is also prohibited from granting new waivers until after the report is submitted.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S. 1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S.1239, H.R.2418, H.R.4047, H.R.1944, H.R.21, S.577, H.R.3228, H.R.2864, S.889, H.R.704, H.R.703, S.1584, H.R.5180, H.R.5240.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 21-to repeal E15 approval; H.R. 704-to, among other things, cap amount of ethanol blends into gasoline at 10%, require EPA to set cellulosic biofuel targets on actual production, and rescind EPA approval of E15; S. 889-to extend volatility waiver to E15; S. 1239 - to extend volatility waiver to E15; H.R. 1736 - to extend volatility waiver to E15;H.R. 1944-to extend RVP waiver to E15; Ethanol Infrastructure Issues; Mid-Level Fuel Blends; Reid Vapor Pressure issues for E15; Co-Optima Program
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 · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 21-to repeal E15 approval; H.R. 704-to, among other things, cap amount of ethanol blends into gasoline at 10%, require EPA to set cellulosic biofuel targets on actual production, and rescind EPA approval of E15; S. 889-to extend volatility waiver to E15; S. 1239 - to extend volatility waiver to E15; H.R. 1736 - to extend volatility waiver to E15;H.R. 1944-to extend RVP waiver to E15; Ethanol Infrastructure Issues; Mid-Level Fuel Blends; Reid Vapor Pressure issues for E15; Renewable Super Premium
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)
| Republican |
| WI |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Jim Bridenstine | Republican | OK |
| Jim Jordan | Republican | OH |
| Matt Salmon | Republican | AZ |
| Paul A. Gosar | Republican | AZ |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Reid J. Ribble | Republican | WI |
| Richard B. Nugent | Republican | FL |
| Scott Perry | Republican | PA |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
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
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S. 1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S.1239, H.R.2418, H.R.4047, H.R.1944, H.R.21, S.577, H.R.3228, H.R.2864, S.889, H.R.704, H.R.703, S.1584, H.R.5180, H.R.5240.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S. 1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S.1239, H.R.2418, H.R.4047, H.R.1944, H.R.21, S.577, H.R.3228, H.R.2864, S.889, H.R.704, H.R.703, S.1584, H.R.5180, H.R.5240.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, 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 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
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Opposed H.R. 21, a bill to reverse EPA's E15 approval and require more testing of E15. Opposed H.R. 5180, the "Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016," a bill to keep ethanol at 9.7%. Supported H.R. 1736, a bill to extend the RVP waiver to blends beyond 10 percent. Supported S. 1239, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to extend the RVP waiver for blends above 10 percent.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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
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
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 21, Provides for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends HR 434, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act HR 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act HR 704, RFS Reform Act of 2015 S 544/HR 1030, Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 S 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 S 889, Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2015 S 2659/HR 4715, Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act) HR 5024, Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016 HR 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1284 Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2015 H.R.1830 Water Rights Protection Act H.R.21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes H.R.339American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act H.R.3426 AmericanRenewableEnergyandEfficiencyAct H.R.352Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2015 H.R.434LEVEL Act H.R.594Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R.703Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.704RFS Reform Act of 2015 S.1282 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act S.1294 Bioenergy Act of 2015 S.1306 Energy Independence Investment Act of 2015 S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 S.577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R.1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management. Regulation of the energy futures
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and Ethanol and affects on motorcycles H.R.4673 REFUEL Act H.R.5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S.1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S1239, HR 2418, HR 4047, HR 1944, HR 21, S 577, HR 3227, HR 2864, S 889, HR 704, HR 703, S 1584, HR 5180, HR 5240. Monitoring of tax related legislation and Treasury proposals. ExIm Bank board nominations. Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S.1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S1239, HR 2418, HR 4047, HR 1944, HR 21, S 577, HR 3227, HR 2864, S 889, HR 704, HR 703, S 1584, HR 5180, HR 5240. Monitoring of tax related legislation and Treasury proposals. ExIm Bank board nominations. Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S.1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S1239, HR 2418, HR 4047, HR 1944, HR 21, S 577, HR 3227, HR 2864, S 889, HR 704, HR 703, S 1584, HR 5180, HR 5240. Monitoring of tax related legislation and Treasury proposals. ExIm Bank board nominations. Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S.1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S1239, HR 2418, HR 4047, HR 1944, HR 21, S 577, HR 3227, HR 2864, S 889, HR 704, HR 703, S 1584, HR 5180, HR 5240. Monitoring of tax related legislation and Treasury proposals. ExIm Bank board nominations. Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Manufacturing
Manufacturing; renewable fuel standards; consumer safety related issues. H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Manufacturing; renewable fuel standards; consumer safety related issues. H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Manufacturing; renewable fuel standards; consumer safety related issues. H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 21: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes; all provisions related to mid-level ethanol blends H.R. 1388: The Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act; all provisions related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Ozone Rulemaking H.R. 1732: Regulation Integrity Protection Act of 2015, all provisions (WOTUS) H.R. 4775: Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5180: Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5303: Water Resources Development Act of 2016; Title I - general provisions H.R. 5538: Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017; all provisions S. 112: Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2015; all provisions S. 293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements; all provisions S. 751: The Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act; all provisions related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Ozone Rulemaking S. 1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act; all provisions (WOTUS) S. 2072: A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan; all provisions S. 2848: Water Resources Development Act of 2016; Title II; provisions related to navigation S. 3068: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017; all provisions related to the funding of DOI and EPA General Discussions Related to ENV (no specific Bill #): Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Methane Venting and Flaring Rulemaking Bureau of Ocean Energy Managements (BOEM) Air Quality Control, Reporting, and Compliance Rulemaking Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Well Control Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)- Ozone Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemakings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking for Upstream Methane Emissions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking on the Definition of Solid Waste Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking on Waters of the U.S. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory program - Mandatory Greenhouse Gas reporting rule; tailoring rule; refinery New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) New National Environmental Protection Act guidelines from CEQ regarding review of lifecycle GHG emissions Oil and Gas Sector Existing Source Methane Emissions Rulemaking Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Regulations Power Plant Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Rulemaking Social Cost of Carbon Toxic Substances Control Act Reform
Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Opposed H.R. 21, a bill to reverse EPA's E15 approval and require more testing of E15. Opposed H.R. 5180, the "Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016," a bill to keep ethanol at 9.7%. Supported H.R. 1736, a bill to extend the RVP waiver to blends beyond 10 percent. Supported S. 1239, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to extend the RVP waiver for blends above 10 percent.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
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
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
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 · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 21-to repeal E15 approval; H.R. 704-to, among other things, cap amount of ethanol blends into gasoline at 10%, require EPA to set cellulosic biofuel targets on actual production, and rescind EPA approval of E15; S. 889-to extend volatility waiver to E15; S. 1239 - to extend volatility waiver to E15; H.R. 1736 - to extend volatility waiver to E15;H.R. 1944-to extend RVP waiver to E15; Ethanol Infrastructure Issues; Mid-Level Fuel Blends; Reid Vapor Pressure issues for E15; Renewable Super Premium
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 · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Ongoing engagement regarding the fuel economy rule and the mid-term review; Assessment of Mid-level Ethanol Blends (H.R. 21); Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act (H.R. 434); Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act (H.R. 703); RFS Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 704); Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 (S.577); Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2015 (S.889).
Client expense: $1,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1284 Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2015 H.R.1830 Water Rights Protection Act H.R.21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes H.R.339American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act H.R.3426 AmericanRenewableEnergyandEfficiencyAct H.R.352Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2015 H.R.434LEVEL Act H.R.594Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R.703Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.704RFS Reform Act of 2015 S.1282 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act S.1294 Bioenergy Act of 2015 S.1306 Energy Independence Investment Act of 2015 S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 S.577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R.1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management. Regulation of the energy futures
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 21, Provides for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends HR 434, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act HR 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act HR 704, RFS Reform Act of 2015 S 544/HR 1030, Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 S 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 S 889, Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2015 S 2659/HR 4715, Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act) HR 5024, Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016 HR 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Monitoring of renewable fuel standard. E15. S. 1239/H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S.1239, H.R.2418, H.R.4047, H.R.1944, H.R.21, S.577, H.R.3228, H.R.2864, S.889, H.R.704, H.R.703, S.1584, H.R.5180, H.R.5240.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Legislation to modify the renewable fuels mandate H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 Proposed amendments to Interior Appropriations on the RFS. H.R. 3228, To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R. 434, LEVEL Act H.R. 1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. H.R. 704, RFS Reform Act of 2015 S. 1584, Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 934, Phantom Fuel Reform Act Senate Amendments to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: S.Amdt.2977 - Repeal the RFS S.Amdt.3016 - Eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for RFS S.Amdt.3047 - Prohibits use of certain funds for renewable fuel blender S.Amdt.3235 - Sunsets the RFS authority at the end of 2022 S. 1239, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act. H.R.5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S.1239 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 Proposed amendments to Interior Appropriations on the RFS. H.R. 3228, To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R. 434, LEVEL Act H.R. 1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. H.R. 704, RFS Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 1584, Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 934, Phantom Fuel Reform Act S. 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 S.1239 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act Senate Amendments to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: S.Amdt.2977 - Repeal the RFS S.Amdt.3016 - Eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for RFS S.Amdt.3047 - Prohibits use of certain funds for renewable fuel blender S.Amdt.3235 - Sunsets the RFS authority at the end of 2022 H.R.5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. S.1239, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable fuels policy Legislation impacting the RFS H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. Proposed amendments to Interior Appropriations on the RFS. H.R. 3228, To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R. 434, LEVEL Act H.R. 1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. H.R. 704, RFS Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act S. 1584, Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 934, Phantom Fuel Reform Act S. 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 Senate Amendments to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: S.Amdt.2977 - Repeal the RFS S.Amdt.3016 - Eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for RFS S.Amdt.3047 - Prohibits use of certain funds for renewable fuel blender S.Amdt.3235 - Sunsets the RFS authority at the end of 2022 S. 1239, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act. H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Legislation to amend the renewable fuels mandate Amendment to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and ethanol S. 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act Proposed amendments to Interior Appropriations on the RFS and oil export legislation. H.R. 3228, To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R. 434, LEVEL Act H.R. 1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. H.R. 704, RFS Reform Act of 2015 S. 1584, Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 934, Phantom Fuel Reform Act S. 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 Senate Amendments to S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: S.Amdt.2977 - Repeal the RFS S.Amdt.3016 - Eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for RFS S.Amdt.3047 - Prohibits use of certain funds for renewable fuel blender S.Amdt.3235 - Sunsets the RFS authority at the end of 2022 H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and Ethanol and affects on motorcycles H.R.4673 REFUEL Act H.R.5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Manufacturing
Manufacturing; renewable fuel standards; consumer safety related issues. H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Manufacturing; renewable fuel standards; consumer safety related issues. H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Manufacturing; renewable fuel standards; consumer safety related issues. H.R. 21, To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Hosted a fly-in for 60 participants who met with 125 Congressional offices on the bills listed below. Opposed H.R. 21, a bill to reverse EPA's E15 approval and require more testing of E15. Opposed H.R. 5180, the "Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016," a bill to keep ethanol at 9.7%. Supported H.R. 1736, a bill to extend the RVP waiver to blends beyond 10 percent. Supported S. 1239, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to extend the RVP waiver for blends above 10 percent.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Opposed H.R. 21, a bill to reverse EPA's E15 approval and require more testing of E15. Opposed H.R. 5180, the "Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016," a bill to keep ethanol at 9.7%. Supported H.R. 1736, a bill to extend the RVP waiver to blends beyond 10 percent. Supported S. 1239, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to extend the RVP waiver for blends above 10 percent.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 21, Provides for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends HR 434, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act HR 703, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act HR 704, RFS Reform Act of 2015 S 544/HR 1030, Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 S 577, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 S 889, Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2015 S 2659/HR 4715, Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act) HR 5024, Clean Air and Vehicle Technology Accountability Act of 2016 HR 5180, Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
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
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
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 · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 21: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes; all provisions related to mid-level ethanol blends H.R. 703: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; all provisions H.R. 704: RFS Reform Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 1388: The Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act; all provisions related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Ozone Rulemaking H.R. 1732: Integrity Protection Act, all provisions (WOTUS) H.R. 2098: Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 2109: Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act; all provisions H.R. 2134: Listing Reform Act; all provisions H.R. 2576: TSCA Modernization Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 4775: Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5180: Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016; to alleviate the ethanol blend wall under the renewable fuel program, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R. 5538: Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017; all provisions S. 112: Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2015; all provisions S. 293: ESA Settlement Reform Act; all provisions S. 577: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015; all provisions S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act; all provisions S. 751: The Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act; all provisions related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Ozone Rulemaking S. 1140: Federal Water Quality Act; all provisions (WOTUS) S. 1584: Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; all provision S. 2072: A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan; all provisions S.3068: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017 General Discussions Related to ENV (no specific Bill #): Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Methane Venting and Flaring Rulemaking Bureau of Ocean Energy Managements (BOEM) Air Quality Control, Reporting, and Compliance Rulemaking Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Well Control Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)- Ozone Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Refinery Sector Rulemakings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemakings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking for Upstream Methane Emissions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking on the Definition of Solid Waste Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking on Waters of the U.S. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory program - Mandatory Greenhouse Gas reporting rule; tailoring rule; refinery New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) New National Environmental Protection Act guidelines from CEQ regarding review of lifecycle GHG emissions Oil and Gas Sector Existing Source Methane Emissions Rulemaking Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Regulations Power Plant Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Rulemaking Social Cost of Carbon Toxic Substances Control Act Reform
Client expense: $2,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 21: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes; all provisions related to mid-level ethanol blends H.R. 703: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; all provisions H.R. 704: RFS Reform Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 1290: A bill to require that rail traffic avoid urban areas; all provisions related to the transportation of crude oil H.R. 4765: To provide first responders with planning, training, and equipment capabilities for crude oil-by-rail and ethanol-by-rail derailment and incident response, and for other purposes H.R. 5180: Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016; to alleviate the ethanol blend wall under the renewable fuel program, and for other purposes; all provisions S. 577: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015; all provisions S. 1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015; all provisions S. 1584: Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; all provisions General Discussions Related to FUE (no specific Bill #): Bio-Fuels; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Cellulosic Biofuels Requirements Co-Processing of Renewable Fuels; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Crude Oil Rail Transportation E10+ Blend Wall; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 (EISA) - Renewable Fuel Standard; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Energy Prices Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemakings Ethanol Liability Protection; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Gasoline Octane Standards Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports
Client expense: $2,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Ongoing engagement regarding the fuel economy rule and the mid-term review; Assessment of Mid-level Ethanol Blends (H.R. 21); Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act (H.R. 434); Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act (H.R. 703); RFS Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 704); Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 (S.577); Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2015 (S.889).
Client expense: $1,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1284 Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2015 H.R.1830 Water Rights Protection Act H.R.21 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes H.R.339American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act H.R.3426 AmericanRenewableEnergyandEfficiencyAct H.R.352Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2015 H.R.434LEVEL Act H.R.594Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R.703Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.704RFS Reform Act of 2015 S.1282 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act S.1294 Bioenergy Act of 2015 S.1306 Energy Independence Investment Act of 2015 S.2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 S.577 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015 H.R.1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management. Regulation of the energy futures
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)