National Energy Security Corridors Act

H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, legislation to expedite FERC permitting for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act, legislation to streamline permitting of natural gas pipelines through federal lands. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, comprehensive bipartisan energy legislations, provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction, particularly in energy efficiency, geo-thermal program, and the electricity grid. Senate floor amendment related to Safe Drinking Water-State Revolving Fund and other water infrastructures. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, provisions related to workforce development. Dakota Access Pipe Line, permitting process and easement acquisition for a 1,200-mile crude oil pipeline from North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois, with a particular emphasis on the Lake Oahe crossing on the Missouri River.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act S.411, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act H.R. 1616, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act H.R. 5668 the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2016 Energy Information Administration, general reporting issues FERC, Gas Day start time

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Supported H.R. 1616 and S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. Supported H.R. 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act to facilitate natural gas infrastructure permitting. Supported S. 1210 Natural Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act. Supported H.R. 2295 National Energy Security Corridors Enhancement Act. Supported S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act. Supported H.R. 8 Northern American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, legislation to expedite FERC permitting for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act, legislation to streamline permitting of natural gas pipelines through federal lands. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, comprehensive bipartisan energy legislations, provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction, particularly in energy efficiency, geo-thermal program, and the electricity grid. Senate floor amendment related to Safe Drinking Water-State Revolving Fund and other water infrastructures. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, provisions related to workforce development. HR 4583, Legislation to promote a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, provisions related to apprenticeships, funding eligibility, and advisory council composition. Dakota Access Pipe Line, permitting process and easement acquisition for a 1,200-mile crude oil pipeline from North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois, with a particular emphasis on the Lake Oahe crossing on the Missouri River.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 785, The FRAC Act-SELC supported legislation that would close the so-called Halliburton Loophole in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that exempts fracking from protections for underground sources of drinking water. H.R. 1515, The SHARED Act-SELC supported legislation that would require testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins, in order to establish baseline water quality conditions. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would encourage offshore drilling. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-opposing many riders, including potential amendment on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. HR 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act-opposing the legislation that curtails public input on pipeline siting reviews. HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, specifically opposing several hydropower provisions and opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, opposing those provisions that require oil drilling in the South Atlantic. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions on natural gas gathering pipelines, and supports provisions enhancing energy efficiency standards. S. 2012 piece of the report, opposing biomass provisions and additional House added provisions before conference. H. Con. Res. 89, Sentiment of Congress Against Carbon Tax, opposing the legislation as an unnecessary encumbrance on dealing with the issue of climate change. S.2012, HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016, opposing amendments that would treat biomass combustion for energy as carbon neutral. [S. 2012 already exists, but this is a new version.]

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

supported legislation to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 161, H.R. 1616, S.144, S. 1210, H.R. 2295, H.R. 8, S. 2012.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 785, The FRAC Act-SELC supported legislation that would close the so-called Halliburton Loophole in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that exempts fracking from protections for underground sources of drinking water. H.R. 1515, The SHARED Act-SELC supported legislation that would require testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins, in order to establish baseline water quality conditions. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would encourage offshore drilling. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-opposing many riders, including potential amendment on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. HR 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act-opposing the legislation that curtails public input on pipeline siting reviews. HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, specifically opposing several hydropower provisions and opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, opposing those provisions that require oil drilling in the South Atlantic. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions on natural gas gathering pipelines, and supports provisions enhancing energy efficiency standards. S. 2012 piece of the report, opposing biomass provisions and additional House added provisions before conference. H. Con. Res. 89, Sentiment of Congress Against Carbon Tax, opposing the legislation as an unnecessary encumbrance on dealing with the issue of climate change.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

S. 1 and H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a roughly 1200-mile crude oil pipeline between Hardisty, Alberta, and Steele City, Nebraska. Keystone XL Presidential Permit, process to approve transnational crude oil pipeline between the United States and Canada. H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, legislation to expedite FERC permitting for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act, legislation to streamline permitting of natural gas pipelines through federal lands. H.R. 702, legislation that eliminates the ban on the export of crude oil from the United States. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, comprehensive bipartisan energy legislations, provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction, particularly in energy efficiency, geo-thermal program, and the electricity grid. Senate floor amendment related to Safe Drinking Water-State Revolving Fund and other water infrastructures. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, provisions related to workforce development. S. 2276: PIPES Act of 2016, Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 HR 4583, Legislation to promote a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, provisions related to apprenticeships, funding eligibility, and advisory council composition.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Supported H.R. 1616 and S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. Supported H.R. 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act to facilitate natural gas infrastructure permitting. Supported S. 1210 Natural Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act. Supported H.R. 2295 National Energy Security Corridors Enhancement Act. Supported S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act. Supported H.R. 8 Northern American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act S.411, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act H.R. 1616, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act Energy Information Administration, general reporting issues FERC, Gas Day start time

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

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

supported legislation to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 161, H.R. 1616, S.144, S. 1210, H.R. 2295, H.R. 8, S. 2012.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1616, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act Energy Information Administration, general reporting issues FERC, Gas Day start time

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

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Supported H.R. 1616 and S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. Supported H.R. 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act to facilitate natural gas infrastructure permitting. Supported S. 1210 Natural Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act. Supported H.R. 2295 National Energy Security Corridors Enhancement Act. Supported S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act. Supported H.R. 8 Northern American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1 and H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a roughly 1200-mile crude oil pipeline between Hardisty, Alberta, and Steele City, Nebraska. Keystone XL Presidential Permit, process to approve transnational crude oil pipeline between the United States and Canada. H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, legislation to expedite FERC permitting for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act, legislation to streamline permitting of natural gas pipelines through federal lands. H.R. 702, legislation that eliminates the ban on the export of crude oil from the United States. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, comprehensive bipartisan energy legislations, provisions related to labor standards for federally-assisted construction, particularly in energy efficiency, geo-thermal program, and the electricity grid. Senate floor amendment related to Safe Drinking Water-State Revolving Fund and other water infrastructures. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, provisions related to workforce development. Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 HR 4583, Legislation to promote a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, provisions related to apprenticeships, funding eligibility, and advisory council composition.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 785, The FRAC Act-SELC supported legislation that would close the so-called Halliburton Loophole in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that exempts fracking from protections for underground sources of drinking water. H.R. 1515, The SHARED Act-SELC supported legislation that would require testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins, in order to establish baseline water quality conditions. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would encourage offshore drilling. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-opposing many riders, including potential amendment on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. HR 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act-opposing the legislation that curtails public input on pipeline siting reviews. HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, specifically opposing several hydropower provisions and opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, opposing those provisions that require oil drilling in the South Atlantic. S. 2012, The Energy Policy and Modernization Act, SELC opposes provisions on natural gas gathering pipelines, and supports provisions enhancing energy efficiency standards.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

supported legislation to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 161, H.R. 1616, S.144, S. 1210, H.R. 2295, H.R. 8, S. 2012.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H Amendment 719 to H.R. 702; HR 2295 National Energy Security Corridors Act; HR 4526 The 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act; HR 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act; S 2276 SAFE PIPES Act; 80 Fed. Reg. 61609 Pipeline Safety: Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines; Efforts regarding industry workplace safety; Efforts related to pipeline safety; Efforts related to the development of energy infrastructure; Legislative and regulatory efforts concerning proposals related to energy policy, creation of new U.S. jobs, energy security and energy independence.

Client expense: $1,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Supported H.R. 1616 and S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. Supported H.R. 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act to facilitate natural gas infrastructure permitting. Supported S. 1210 Natural Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act. Supported H.R. 2295 National Energy Security Corridors Enhancement Act. Supported S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act. Supported H.R. 8 Northern American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Liquefied natural gas export policy H.R.161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R.1616/S.411, Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R.1487/S.79, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014 H.R.89, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R.287, American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act H.R.3301/S.2823, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R.531/S.33, Liquefied Natural Gas Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S.720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 H.R.2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act H.R 702, Legislation removing restrictions on the export of crude oil S. 1312, Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 (crude oil exports) S. 1146, To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land S. 1228, The North American Infrastructure Act S.1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals S. 1210, the Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1 and H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a roughly 1200-mile crude oil pipeline between Hardisty, Alberta, and Steele City, Nebraska. Keystone XL Presidential Permit, process to approve transnational crude oil pipeline between the United States and Canada. H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, legislation to expedite FERC permitting for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act, legislation to streamline permitting of natural gas pipelines through federal lands. H.R. 702, legislation that eliminates the ban on the export of crude oil from the United States. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, comprehensive bipartisan energy legislation's, provisions related to workforce development and federally-assisted construction, particularly in energy efficiency. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, provisions related to workforce development.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1616, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act Energy Information Administration, general reporting issues FERC, Gas Day start time

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

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC),the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period the following introduced measures were focused upon: H.R.719 (Public Law 114-53) - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 - All sections. H.R.1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 - Title X-Spectrum Pipeline. H.R.2029 Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2016 - amended to become the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) - Sections - Division A-Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Title III USDA Rural Development Programs under the Rural Utilities Service and the Rural Business Cooperative Service specifically relating to communications and economic development. Division E-Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, Title V Independent Agencies - Federal Communications Commission and Universal Service Fund related provisions. Division N-Cybersecurity Act 2015 - All sections. Division P-Tax-related Provisions Sec. 1, Title I High Cost Employer Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, Sec. 101, Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. H.R.2250 - Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-96) - All sections. H.R.2295 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions. H.R.3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. S.1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. S.1910 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation to reform permitting of natural gas transmission pipelines - (H.R. 8, H.R. 3021, H.R. 2295, S. 2012)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Expressed views in support of S. 1407/H.R. 2663 - Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act; S. 414 - California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015; H.R. 3632 -Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015; and issues related to the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP). Offered views on S. 1036/H.R. 1997 - Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act; H.R. 22 - the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act; S. 280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015; National Environmental Policy Act; H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 2295 - National Energy Security Corridors Act; H.R. 3763 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; issues related to the BLM Venting and Flaring Rule; sagebrush conservation plans; carbon management on public lands; issues regarding the federal coal program and coal royalties; renewable energy development on public lands; oil and gas leases suspensions on public lands; issues related to the BLM Western Solar Plan; carbon accounting and transparency on public lands and issues related to the wind and solar leasing rule.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

S. 785, The FRAC Act-SELC supported legislation that would close the so-called Halliburton Loophole in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that exempts fracking from protections for underground sources of drinking water. H.R. 1515, The SHARED Act-SELC supported legislation that would require testing of water sources near planned oil and gas operations before fracking begins, in order to establish baseline water quality conditions. Sen. Con Res 11, Budget Resolution-SELC opposed various amendments that would encourage offshore drilling. HR 2822, FY16 Interior/ EPA Appropriations-opposing many riders, including potential amendment on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. HR 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act-opposing the legislation that curtails public input on pipeline siting reviews. HR 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, specifically opposing several hydropower provisions and opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, opposing those provisions that require oil drilling in the South Atlantic.

Client expense: $8,037 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act, Monitor permitting of gas pipeline infrastructure on public lands

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act, Monitor permitting of gas pipeline infrastructure on public lands

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

supported legislation to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 161, H.R. 1616, S.144, S. 1210, H.R. 2295, H.R. 8, S. 2012.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to accessing domestic supplies of natural gas; Issues related to natural gas shale leasing; Issues regarding permitting of drilling activities on federal onshore lands; Issues related to revenue sharing for natural gas; S. 2012-Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; Issues related to BLM rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands; S. 411/H.R. 1616-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; Issues related to pipeline permitting across public lands; S. 828-Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act; S. 785/H.R. 1482-The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act; S. 15/H.R. 1647-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; H.R. 2295-Energy Security Corridors Act; Issues related to Department of Interior jurisdiction over pipeline permitting; S. 1146-to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land; Issues related to BLM rule on venting and flaring of methane; S. 1196-Federal Land Access Act.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Issues that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel; Issues related to natural gas fuel measurements in diesel gallon equivalents; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in freight rail; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in the maritime sector; Issues related to pipeline permitting on public lands; Issues related to the use of congestion mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Funds for natural gas vehicles and fueling infrastructure (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding); Draft National Environmental Policy Act guidance (Council on Environmental Quality); S. 344-A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas; H.R. 1665-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas; H.R. 905-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015; Issues related to Reauthorization of Highway Trust Fund; S. 1647-The Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE); S. 1210-Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Act of 2015; S. 2012-Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 3431-Waterway Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act of 2015; H.R. 8-North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; Issues related to National Environmental Policy Act for pipeline permitting; H.R. 2295-National Energy Security Corridors Act; H.R. 161-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; S. 1196-Federal Land Access Act.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Liquefied natural gas export policy; S. 2012-Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 1587-Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act (113th); H.R. 161-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 1616/S. 411-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 791/H.R. 1487-American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014; Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER); H.R. 89-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R. 287-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act; Issues related to workforce development in the oil and gas sector; H.R. 3301/S. 2823-North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4526/S. 2907-The 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014; S. 33-Liquefied Natural Gas Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; H.R. 531-Liquefied Natural Gas Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; H.R. 287-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act; S. 720-Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015; H.R. 8-North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 2295-National Energy Security Corridors Act; H.R 702-Legislation removing restrictions on the export of crude oil; S. 1312-Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 (crude oil exports); S. 1146-to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land; S. 1228-the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S.1237-A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals; S.1242-Regional Gas Consumer Protection Act; S. 1210-the Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Act; S. 1372-Crude Oil Export Equality Act; S. 1196-Federal Land Access Act.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

H Amendment 687 to H.R. 427; H Amendment 719 to H.R. 702; HR __ Draft legislation regarding energy workforce development; HR 2295 National Energy Security Corridors Act; HR 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act; S 1228 North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S 1276 Offshore Energy and Jobs Act; S 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; Efforts regarding industry workplace safety; Efforts regarding pipeline safety reauthorization; Efforts related to pipeline safety; Efforts related to the development of energy infrastructure; Legislative and regulatory efforts concerning proposals related to energy policy, creation of new U.S. jobs, energy security and energy independence.

Client expense: $2,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office

Issues related to exploration and development of Alaska offshore oil and gas leases; Issues related to Shell's Alaska Venture, specifically regulatory issues; General issues surrounding Arctic OCS operating regulations/requirements; Issues related to draft 2017-2022 OCS Leasing Plan, including DOI's Alaska specific OCS regulations; S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act, all provisions; S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015, all provisions; S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act, all provisions; General offshore energy, regulatory and safety issues (includes Well Control Rule); Alaska issues including lease terms, permits, regulations (including Arctic Rule); Arctic policy issues including the NPC study, Arctic Council and Arctic Regulations; Issues related to CFTC Rulemakings implementing Dodd-Frank; Issues related to LNG export licenses; General issues related to development of a comprehensive energy bill; H.R. 2295 - National Energy Security Corridors Act, all provisions; S. 2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015, all provisions; Issues related to the implementation of findings of DOI 60-day review of Shell's 2012 season.

Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

H.R. 1684 - Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 2295 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 2647 -Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 H.R. 3668 - California Minerals, Off-Road Recreation, and Conservation Act S.411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement S.1999 - Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2015

Client expense: $119,112 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

S.411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1616, the Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act Energy Information Administration, general reporting issues FERC, Gas Day start time

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

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R. 2728, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; Issues related to accessing domestic supplies of natural gas Issues regarding permitting of drilling activities on federal onshore lands Issues related to BLM rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands H.R.1616/S.411, Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S. 828, Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act H.R.1482/S. 785, The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act Issues related to Sage Grouse and Endangered Species Act H.R.1647/S. 15, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Security Act H.R. 2295, Energy Security Corridors Act S. 1146-to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land Federal energy policy related to BLM Oil and gas lease permit programs

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Liquefied natural gas export policy H.R.161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R.1616/S.411, Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R.1487/S.79, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014 H.R.89, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R.287, American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act H.R.3301/S.2823, North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R.531/S.33, Liquefied Natural Gas Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S.720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 H.R.2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act H.R 702, Legislation removing restrictions on the export of crude oil S. 1312, Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 (crude oil exports) S. 1146, To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land S. 1228, The North American Infrastructure Act S.1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals S. 1210, the Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Liquefied natural gas export policy; S. 2012-Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 1587-Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act (113th); H.R. 161-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 1616/S. 411-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; S. 791/H.R. 1487-American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014; Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER); H.R. 89-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R. 287-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act; Issues related to workforce development in the oil and gas sector; H.R. 3301/S. 2823-North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4526/S. 2907-The 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014; S. 33-Liquefied Natural Gas Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; H.R. 531-Liquefied Natural Gas Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; H.R. 287-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act; S. 720-Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015; H.R. 8-North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; H.R. 2295-National Energy Security Corridors Act; H.R 702-Legislation removing restrictions on the export of crude oil; S. 1312-Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 (crude oil exports); S. 1146-to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land; S. 1228-the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S.1237-A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals; S.1242-Regional Gas Consumer Protection Act; S. 1210-the Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Act; S. 1372-Crude Oil Export Equality Act; S. 1196-Federal Land Access Act.

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

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Issues related to accessing domestic supplies of natural gas; Issues related to natural gas shale leasing; Issues regarding permitting of drilling activities on federal onshore lands; Issues related to revenue sharing for natural gas; S. 2012-Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; Issues related to BLM rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands; S. 411/H.R. 1616-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; Issues related to pipeline permitting across public lands; S. 828-Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act; S. 785/H.R. 1482-The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act; S. 15/H.R. 1647-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; H.R. 2295-Energy Security Corridors Act; Issues related to Department of Interior jurisdiction over pipeline permitting; S. 1146-to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land; Issues related to BLM rule on venting and flaring of methane; S. 1196-Federal Land Access Act.

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

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Issues that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis; Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel; Issues related to natural gas fuel measurements in diesel gallon equivalents; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in freight rail; Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in the maritime sector; Issues related to pipeline permitting on public lands; Issues related to the use of congestion mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Funds for natural gas vehicles and fueling infrastructure (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding); Draft National Environmental Policy Act guidance (Council on Environmental Quality); S. 344-A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas; H.R. 898-Energy Production Fairness Act; H.R. 1665-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas; H.R. 905-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015; Issues related to Reauthorization of Highway Trust Fund; S. 1647-The Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE); S. 1210-Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Act of 2015; S. 2012-Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015; H.R. 3236-Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015; H.R. 3431-Waterway Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act of 2015; H.R. 8-North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; Issues related to National Environmental Policy Act for pipeline permitting; H.R. 2295-National Energy Security Corridors Act; H.R. 161-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; S. 1196-Federal Land Access Act.

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

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Supported H.R. 1616 and S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. Supported H.R. 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act to facilitate natural gas infrastructure permitting. Supported S. 1210 Natural Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act. Supported H.R. 2295 National Energy Security Corridors Enhancement Act. Supported S. 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act. Supported H.R. 8 Northern American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Atlantic Coast Pipeline Coal Exports Commerical Portable Air Conditioners Crude Oil Exports DOE Regulations on Appliance Energy Efficiency Energy amendments to S. Con. Res. 11 Energy Efficiency/Portman Shaheen ESPC/USPC H.R. 2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act H.R. 2358, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R. 702, to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Keystone XL Pipeline Liquid Natural Gas Exports S. 1, Kelstone XL Pipeline Act S. 1038, Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 128, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act S. 1312, Energy Supply and Distribution Act S. 33, H.R. 351, LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S. 720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 723, Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015 S.A. 125, Merkley Amendment to S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Act Senate Energy Policy Modernization Act Senate OPENS Act Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act Smart Manufacturing Act

Client expense: $5,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC),the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period the following introduced measures were focused upon: H.R.119 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2295 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions. H.R.3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. H.Con.Res27 - Concurrent Resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Sections 406 & 813. S.399 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. S.1910 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions. S.Con.Res11 - Concurrent Resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Sections 3105 & 6211.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 1 and H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act, legislation to expedite permitting of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a roughly 1200-mile crude oil pipeline between Hardisty, Alberta, and Steele City, Nebraska. Keystone XL Presidential Permit, process to approve transnational crude oil pipeline between the United States and Canada. H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, legislation to expedite FERC permitting for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act, legislation to streamline permitting of natural gas pipelines through federal lands. H.R. 702, legislation that eliminates the ban on the export of crude oil from the United States. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, comprehensive bipartisan energy legislation's, provisions related to workforce development and federally-assisted construction, particularly in energy efficiency. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, provisions related to workforce development.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.411, Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act, Permitting of gas pipeline infrastructure on public lands. H.R.2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act, Permitting of gas pipeline infrastructure on public lands

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE