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Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016 or the PIPES Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes through FY2019 the gas and hazardous liquid pipeline and related programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT), including Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) operational expenses, one-call notification programs, community pipeline safety information grants, and the pipeline integrity program. (Sec. 3) The DOT Inspector General shall report to DOT, PHMSA, and Congress a list of each statutory pipeline safety mandate contained in the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, as well as those pipeline safety statutory mandates contained in this Act and other prior Acts, that have not been implemented. DOT shall periodically report to Congress on specific actions taken to implement such mandates and make such report publicly available on its website. (Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall report to Congress on the natural gas integrity management and hazardous liquid integrity management programs. (Sec. 6) Two of the individuals selected for each Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee and each Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee must be state officials (currently, state commissioners). DOT must consult with national organizations representing commissioners (as under current law) or governors before making such a selection. DOT shall fill all vacancies on technical safety standards committees within 90 days of enactment of this bill, and after that period, not later than 60 days after a vacancy occurs. (Sec. 7) After completion of any PHMSA pipeline safety inspection, the PHMSA, or the certified state authority, shall: conduct a post-inspection briefing with the gas or hazardous liquid pipeline owner or operator outlining any concerns, and give the owner or operator written preliminary findings of the inspection. (Sec. 8) The GAO shall study improving existing damage prevention programs through technological improvements in location and communications practices to prevent excavation damage to a pipe or its coating. (Sec. 9) The DOT Inspector General shall review PHMSA staff resource management, including any recommendations to address hiring challenges, training needs, and any other staff resource challenges. (Sec. 10) DOT shall convene a working group to consider development of a voluntary information sharing system to encourage collaborative efforts to improve inspection information feedback and information sharing regarding natural gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipeline integrity risk analysis. (Sec. 11) DOT shall establish a national integrated pipeline safety regulatory inspection database to improve communication and collaboration between the PHMSA and state pipeline regulators. (Sec. 12) DOT shall issue minimum safety standards for underground natural gas storage facilities. A state authority may adopt additional or more stringent safety standards for such facilities if they are compatible with the minimum standards. The bill imposes a fee on the operator of an underground natural gas storage facility, and establishes the Underground Natural Gas Storage Facility Safety Account in the Pipeline Safety Fund to receive such fees. (Sec. 13) DOT shall allow for a state authority with a pipeline safety program certification, at its request, to participate in the inspection of an interstate pipeline facility. (Sec. 14) Each hazardous liquid pipeline owner or operator shall provide safety data sheets on any spilled oil to the designated federal On-Scene Coordinator and state officials within six hours of notice of a spill to the National Response Center. (Sec. 15) DOT shall issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to take public comment on the petition for rulemaking dated October 28, 2015, titled "Corrections to title 49 CFR 172.336 identification numbers; special provisions" (P-1667), regarding the display of hazardous materials identification numbers on transport vehicles or freight containers. (Sec. 16) DOT may issue an emergency order, without prior notice or hearing, for an unsafe condition or practice, or combination thereof, constituting or causing an imminent hazard. (Sec. 17) The bill revises DOT authority to withhold any part of a payment from a state authority under a state pipeline safety grant if the state authority is not maintaining a satisfactory effort to carry out a safety program or is not acting satisfactorily as an agent. DOT may, if a state certification is rejected or otherwise suspended or interrupted, use any unobligated or deobligated grant funds to carry out pipeline safety activities in that state. (Sec. 18) Each hazardous liquid pipeline owner or operator required to prepare a response plan shall consider the impact of a discharge into or on navigable waters or adjoining shorelines, including those covered by ice. (Sec. 19) DOT shall revise certain regulations to state explicitly that the Great Lakes and any marine coastal waters (including coastal estuaries) are USA ecological resources for purposes of determining whether a pipeline is in a high consequence area. (Sec. 20) The DOT Inspector General shall report to Congress on the community pipeline safety technical assistance grants program. (Sec. 21) The GAO shall study materials, training, and corrosion prevention technologies used in pipeline transportation. (Sec. 22) The GAO shall report to Congress on PHMSA's research and development program for pipeline facility integrity. Certain DOT biennial reporting requirements regarding gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety are revised to require an analysis and evaluation of each R&D pipeline facility integrity project using federal and non-federal entities as well as a review of how the project affects safety. The bill amends the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 to revise requirements for the allocation of funding costs of pipeline transportation R&D using non-federal sources. DOT shall implement processes and procedures to ensure that such projects produce results that are factual and peer-reviewed by independent experts. (Sec. 23) DOT shall issue formal guidance to gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facility owners and operators and state regulatory authorities regarding actions required to change the status of a pipeline facility from active to abandoned. (Sec. 24) The GAO shall complete a study on state pipeline safety agreements within two years of the enactment of this bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 631.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-807, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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Energy and labor Policy Climate Treaty: Worker Transition, labor standards S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: Jobs, public safety H.R. 4622: Carbon Capture Act: Funding, jobs, worker issues HR 8: North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act: jobs, funding S. 2276/H.R. 4937: PIPES Act of 2016: jobs, safety Apprenticeships in Energy fields
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Energy and labor Policy Climate Treaty: Worker Transition, labor standards S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: Jobs, public safety H.R. 4622: Carbon Capture Act: Funding, jobs, worker issues HR 8: North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act: jobs, funding S. 2276/H.R. 4937: PIPES Act of 2016: jobs, safety Apprenticeships in Energy fields
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Adding provisions studying causes of corrosion to S 2276, HR 4937 and HR 5050
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 4937 - Safe Pipes Act S. 2276 - Safe Pipes Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas pipelines. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Referred to |
| April 14, 2016 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Referred to | April 14, 2016 |
2016 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. Issues related to regulation of natural gas production, and of exports of natural gas. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas pipelines. Issues affecting government approval of new and modified pipelines and related facilities. H. Con. Res 24. S. 2083 American Job creation and Strategic Alliance LNG Act. HR 6 Domestic Prosperity and Globel Freedom Act. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
FISCAL YEAR 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES ALL PARTIES LETTER REGARDING LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); ALL PROVISIONS HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS (HIRE VETS) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY (PIPES) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 612: WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NATION (WIIN) ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 4008 AND SECTION 1125 S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: PIPES ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS (HIRE VETS) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY (PIPES) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 612: WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NATION (WIIN) ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 4008 AND SECTION 1125 S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: PIPES ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
FISCAL YEAR 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES ALL PARTIES LETTER REGARDING LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); ALL PROVISIONS HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2029: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2016; DISCUSSIONS REGARDING CHARITABLE CARRY FORWARD, BONUS DEPRECIATIONS, CYBERSECURITY, NUCLEAR PROVISIONS & CADILLAC TAX HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS (HIRE VETS) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4016: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO EXTEND THE LIMITATION ON THE CARRYOVER OF EXCESS CORPORATE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY (PIPES) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 612: WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NATION (WIIN) ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 4008 AND SECTION 1125 S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: PIPES ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2658: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Education on potential changes to Section 5 of the Natural Gas Act Regulations related to methane emissions Education on issues related to natural gas permitting (S. 1210 and HR 5630) Education on regulations and legislation related to natural gas pipeline safety and the reauthorization of PHMSA--SAFE PIPES Act (S. 2276 and HR 4937) Pipeline Improvement & Permitting Spills Act of 2015 (S. 2080) Regulations related to the operation of offshore drilling vessels
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $484,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 185: Regulatory Accountability Act; all provisions relating to energy H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; all provisions H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 898: Energy Production Fairness Act; all provisions H.R. 905 - LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; all provisions relating to drone usage H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; all provisions H.R. 4937: PIPES Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5050: Pipeline Safety Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5180: Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5577: Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act; all provisions H. Con. Res. 125: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026; all provisions relating to energy S. 15: Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; all provisions S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; all provisions S. 344: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas; all provisions S. 1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015; all provisions S. 2012: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016; all provisions S. 2276: PIPES Act of 2016; all provisions S.2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; all provisions related to drone usage S.2943: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; all provisions General Discussions Related to ENG (no specific Bill #): Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hydraulic Fracturing Rule Making; all provisions relating to energy Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upstream Venting and Flaring Rulemaking Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Well Control Rule Chemical Safety Board; issues regarding agency funding Crude Oil Rail Transportation; Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order Energy Facility Cyber Security Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Hydraulic Fracturing Study Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Information Collection Request for Methane Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemakings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Risk Management Plan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking on Waters of the U.S. Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development Natural Gas Exports New National Environmental Policy Act guidelines from CEQ regarding review of lifecycle GHG emissions Oil and Gas Sector Existing Source Methane Emissions Potential Rulemaking Oil Spill Liability and Trust Fund Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) guidance Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Rail Safety Proposed Rule Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Rail Car Safety; crude oil volatility Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) point of obligation
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 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to highway and traffic safety, rail and truck transportation, natural gas piping and pipelines, pipeline gas odorization and related issues, plastic pipes, highways/roads, positive train control, rail tank cars, rail-shipper and rail competition and switching matters, freight issues, and OSHA hazard communication isues. S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act Act; H.R. 5050, the Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; H.R.4429 - Natural Gas Leak Prevention Act of 2016 and H.R. 4578, the Underground Gas Storage Safety Act.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Pipeline issues in Highway Legislation Pipeline issues in general Pipeline Safety Reauthorization efforts in the House and Senate S.2276 The Safe Pipes Act H.R. 4937, the PIPES Act of 2016 H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act PHMSA Misc. II and Plastic Pipe Rulemakings PHMSA National Pipeline Mapping System Program PHMSA Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Rulemaking PHMSA Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines Rulemaking PHMSA Enhanced Emergency Order Procedures
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)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1679, the Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4937, Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to EPA proposed New Sources Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Electric Generations Units.
Client expense: $1,159,628 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization legislation (S. 2276, H.R. 4937, H.R. 5050). FAA Reauthorization legislation provisions related to unmanned aerial systems/critical energy infrastructure (Section 2126 of S. 2276).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Securing America's Future Energy: Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (S. 2276); Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (H.R. 4937); Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 (H.R. 5050)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Securing America's Future Energy: Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (S. 2276); Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (H.R. 4937); Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 (H.R. 5050).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1679, the Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4937, Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to EPA proposed New Sources Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Electric Generations Units.
Client expense: $1,002,193 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1679, the Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4937, Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to EPA proposed New Sources Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Electric Generations Units.
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
General issues related to Rail Tank Car Safety General issues related to Pipe Line Safety S. 2276 SAFE PIPES act S.1647 Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act HR 4937 PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Adding provisions studying causes of corrosion to S 2276, HR 4937 and HR 5050
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Pipeline issues in Highway Legislation Pipeline issues in general Pipeline Safety Reauthorization efforts in the House and Senate S.2276 The Safe Pipes Act H.R. 4937, the PIPES Act of 2016 H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act PHMSA Misc. II and Plastic Pipe Rulemakings PHMSA National Pipeline Mapping System Program PHMSA Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Rulemaking PHMSA Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines Rulemaking
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)
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY (PIPES) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: PIPES ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
FISCAL YEAR 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES ALL PARTIES LETTER REGARDING LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); ALL PROVISIONS HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY (PIPES) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: PIPES ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Utilities
FISCAL YEAR 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES ALL PARTIES LETTER REGARDING LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); ALL PROVISIONS HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2029: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2016; DISCUSSIONS REGARDING CHARITABLE CARRY FORWARD, BONUS DEPRECIATIONS, CYBERSECURITY & CADILLAC TAX HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4016: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO EXTEND THE LIMITATION ON THE CARRYOVER OF EXCESS CORPORATE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY (PIPES) ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 121 S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: PIPES ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2658: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 185: Regulatory Accountability Act; all provisions relating to energy H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; all provisions H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 898: Energy Production Fairness Act; all provisions H.R. 905 - LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2015; all provisions H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; all provisions relating to drone usage H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; all provisions H.R. 4937: PIPES Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5050: Pipeline Safety Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5180: Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016; all provisions H.R. 5577: Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act; all provisions H. Con. Res. 125: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026; all provisions relating to energy S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; all provisions S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; all provisions S. 344: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas; all provisions S. 1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015; all provisions S. 2012: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016; all provisions S. 2276: PIPES Act of 2016; all provisions S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; all provisions related to drone usage S. 2943: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; all provisions General Discussions Related to ENG (no specific Bill #): Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hydraulic Fracturing Rule Making; all provisions relating to energy Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upstream Venting and Flaring Rulemaking Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Well Control Rule Chemical Safety Board Crude Oil Rail Transportation; Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order Energy Facility Cyber Security Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Hydraulic Fracturing Study Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Information Collection Request for Methane Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemakings Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Risk Management Plan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Rulemaking on Waters of the U.S. Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development Natural Gas Exports New National Environmental Policy Act guidelines from CEQ regarding review of lifecycle GHG emissions Oil and Gas Sector Existing Source Methane Emissions Potential Rulemaking Oil Spill Liability and Trust Fund Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Management Standard Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) guidance Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Rail Safety Proposed Rule Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Rail Car Safety; crude oil volatility Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) point of obligation
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 · Natural Resources
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas pipelines. Issues affecting government approval of new and modified pipelines and related facilities. H. Con. Res 24. S. 2083 American Job creation and Strategic Alliance LNG Act. HR 6 Domestic Prosperity and Globel Freedom Act. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas pipelines. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. Issues related to regulation of natural gas production, and of exports of natural gas. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Education on potential changes to Section 5 of the Natural Gas Act Regulations related to methane emissions Education on issues related to natural gas permitting (S. 1210 and HR 5630) Education on regulations and legislation related to natural gas pipeline safety and the reauthorization of PHMSA--SAFE PIPES Act (S. 2276 and HR 4937) Pipeline Improvement & Permitting Spills Act of 2015 (S. 2080) Regulations related to the operation of offshore drilling vessels
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $525,900
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1679, the Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4937, Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to EPA proposed New Sources Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Electric Generations Units.
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
General issues related to Rail Tank Car Safety General issues related to Pipe Line Safety S. 2276 SAFE PIPES act S.1647 Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act HR 4937 PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to highway and traffic safety, rail and truck transportation, natural gas piping and pipelines, pipeline gas odorization and related issues, plastic pipes, highways/roads, positive train control, rail tank cars, rail-shipper and rail competition matters, freight issues, and OSHA hazard communication isues. S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act Act; H.R. 5050, the Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; H.R.4429 - Natural Gas Leak Prevention Act of 2016 and H.R. 4578, the Underground Gas Storage Safety Act.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization legislation (S. 2276, H.R. 4937, H.R. 5050). FAA Reauthorization legislation provisions related to unmanned aerial systems/critical energy infrastructure (Section 2126 of S. 2276).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Securing America's Future Energy: Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (S. 2276); Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (H.R. 4937); Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 (H.R. 5050)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Securing America's Future Energy: Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (S. 2276); Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (H.R. 4937); Pipeline Safety Act of 2016 (H.R. 5050).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Pipeline safety, PHMSA re-authorization: S.B. 2276, H.R. 4937 Vessel Incidental Discharge Act: S. 373, H.R. 980
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Pipeline safety, PHMSA re-authorization, SB 2276, HR 4937, SB 2012
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Adding provisions studying causes of corrosion to S 2276, HR 4937 and HR 5050
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $13,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to pipeline safety regulation of transmission and gathering systems; S.2276, the SAFE PIPES Act; H.R. 5050, Pipeline Safety Act of 2016: H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: $323,332 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform, & Reauthorization Act, provisions related to UAS; HR 4583 To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; HR 4937 PIPES Act; HR 5050 Pipeline Safety Act; HR 5348 Public Engagement at FERC Act; HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, provisions related to UAS; HR 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act; S 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act; S 2276 SAFE PIPES Act; S 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 2016; S 3012 Public Engagement at FERC Act; 81 Fed. Reg. 12902 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; 81 Fed. Reg. 42063 Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Efforts regarding industry workplace safety; Efforts related to cumulative impacts of regulatory actions; Efforts related to oil and gas industry workforce issues; Efforts related to pipeline safety; Efforts related to regulatory reform; Efforts related to the development of energy infrastructure; Efforts related to underground storage of natural gas; Legislative and regulatory efforts concerning proposals related to energy policy, creation of new U.S. jobs, energy security and energy independence; Legislative efforts regarding appointment of public officials.
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas pipelines. Issues affecting government approval of new and modified pipelines and related facilities. H. Con. Res 24. S. 2083 American Job creation and Strategic Alliance LNG Act. HR 6 Domestic Prosperity and Globel Freedom Act. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas pipelines. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues affecting the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. Issues related to regulation of natural gas production, and of exports of natural gas. S. 411 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act. HR 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. HR 348 RAPID Act. H.R. 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. Issues regarding safety of natural gas pipeline, including H.R. 4937, PIPES Act of 2016; and S2276, the SAFE PIPES Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Promote the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulations impacting natural gas utilities including: S. 2276, the Securing Americas Future Energy: Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act (SAFE PIPES Act,) H.R. 4937, the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2016
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1679, the Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1324, Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4937, Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act -- bill in its entirety; Issues related to EPA proposed New Sources Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Electric Generations Units.
Client expense: $1,002,193 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Energy and labor Policy Climate Treaty: Worker Transition, labor standards S. 2012: Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: Jobs, public safety H.R. 4622: Carbon Capture Act: Funding, jobs, worker issues HR 8: North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act: jobs, funding S. 2276/H.R. 4937: PIPES Act of 2016: jobs, safety Apprenticeships in Energy fields
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Utilities
FISCAL YEAR 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES ALL PARTIES LETTER REGARDING LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); ALL PROVISIONS HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION AREA ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2029: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2016; DISCUSSIONS REGARDING CHARITABLE CARRY FORWARD, BONUS DEPRECIATIONS, CYBERSECURITY & CADILLAC TAX HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3643: INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STORAGE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4016: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO EXTEND THE LIMITATION ON THE CARRYOVER OF EXCESS CORPORATE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 121 S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 854: NUCLEAR WASTE ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: SAFE PIPES ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2658: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT RE-AUTHORIZATION; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PIPELINE SAFETY/INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121: WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
FISCAL YEAR 2017 CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES ALL PARTIES LETTER REGARDING LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); ALL PROVISIONS HR 8: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1838: CLEAR CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND CONSERVATION AREA ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2538: LYTTON RANCHERIA HOMELANDS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3286: HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RECRUITING AND EMPLOYING AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3565: CALIFORNIA COASTAL NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3643: INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STORAGE ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3668: CALIFORNIA MINERALS, OFF-ROAD RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4937: PROTECTING OUR INFRASTRUCTURE OF PIPELINES AND ENHANCING SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5050: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 5303: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 121 S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 854: NUCLEAR WASTE ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 1894: CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2012: NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2016; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2276: SAFE PIPES ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2533: CALIFORNIA LONG-TERM PROVISIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SHORT-TERM PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2658: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2016; PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT RE-AUTHORIZATION; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PIPELINE SAFETY/INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT P.L. 113-121: WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE