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Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act
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(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on January 12, 2018. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act or the SENSE Act (Sec. 2) This bill eases emission limits for hazardous air pollutants from electric utility steam generating units (electric power plants) that convert coal refuse into energy. The Environmental Protection Agency must allow utilities to select a standard for either hydrogen chloride or sulfur dioxide with which to comply from a list of specified standards.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 189 (Roll no. 101). (text: CR H1481)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 189 (Roll no. 101).(text: CR H1481)
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 225 (Roll no. 100).
HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prevent the underlying bill from applying to any coal refuse electric utility steam generating facility associated with air pollution.
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2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits. (Shuster) H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Olsen) H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus) H.R. 3127, A bill to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification (Griffith) H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes (Griffith) S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Capito) S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act, related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits; (Barrasso)
Client expense: $880,000 · 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, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SENATE S. 0839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 (Oppose) S. 1857 - A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. (Oppose) S. 2461 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018 (Reviewing) HOUSE H.R. 0453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017 (Oppose) H.R. 1119 - Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act (Oppose) H.R. 1917 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017 (Oppose)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SENATE S. 0839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 (Oppose) S. 1857 - A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. (Oppose) HOUSE H.R. 0453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017 (Oppose) H.R. 1119 - Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act (Oppose) H.R. 1917 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017 (Oppose)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SENATE S. 0839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 (Oppose) S. 1857 - A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. (Oppose) HOUSE H.R. 0453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017 (Oppose) H.R. 1119 - Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act (Oppose) H.R. 1917 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017 (Oppose)
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.J. Res. 38 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule H.R. 465 - Water Quality Improvement Act H.R. 1071 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act H.R. 1261 - Federal Regulatory Certainty for Water Act H.R. 1673 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2017 H.R. 1974 - National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 H.R. 2355 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act H.R. 2917 - Regulatory Certainty Act H.R. 2415 - Everglades FIRST Act H.R. 2691 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.J. Res. 59 - EPA RMP CRA H.J. Res. 87 - Utah RHR Plan CRA H.R. 350 - Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act H.R. 453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act H.R. 637 - Stopping EPA Overreach Act H.R. 694 - Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act H.R. 861 - To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 958 - To eliminate certain EPA programs H.R. 1119 - SENSE Act H.R. 1311 - Amends CAA to allow year-round sale of E15 fuel H.R. 1315 - To amend CAA to eliminate certain renewable fuel programs H.R. 1355 - To amend CAA to give states option of monitoring criteria pollutants H.R. 1917/S. 839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act H.R. 350/S. 203 - RPM Act of 2017 H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 3127 - NSR review bill H.R. 3128 - NSR review bill H.R. 2 - Farm Bill and Amendments H.R.8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 H.R. 4423 - North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017 S.J. Res.10 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 340 - Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2017 S. 263 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 452 - ORDEAL Act S. 454 - CLEER Act S. 518 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works S. 692 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S.J. Res. 21 - Cross State Air Pollution Rule Updates CRA S.J. Res. 28 - EPA RMP CRA S.J. Res. 38 - Utah RHR Plan CRA S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 S. 2421 - FARM Act - (CERCLA exemption for CAFOs) S. 2461 - BRICK Act (delay on brick kiln standards) S. 1129 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (VIDA) S. 2602 - Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act S. 2663 - the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act S. 2771 - Residential Decentralized Wastewater System Improvement Act S. 2772 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to the household water well system grant program. S. 3105 - Water Affordability Acts. 3303 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act S. 3021 - Americas Water Infrastructure Act S. 914 - Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act S. 3492 - Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018 Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency; Clean Water Act Coverage of Discharges of Pollutants via a Direct Hydrological Connection to Surface Water; Proposed Rule; 83 FR 7126 (February 20, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Addition of Applicability Date to 2015 Clean Water Rule; Final Rule; 83 FR 5200 (February 6, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Intention to Review and Rescind or Revise the Clean Water Rule; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 12532 (March 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Recodification of Pre-existing Rules; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 34899 (July 27, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Pre-proposal Outreach Comments/Public Meetings; 82 FR 40742 (August 28, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Final Rule: 82 FR 43494 (September 18, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule: 82 FR 26017 (June 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR 141 and 143, Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 4805 (January 17, 2017) Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Final Rule; 81 FR 93066 (December 20, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated to Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Final Rule (December 14, 2016 - Released, January 10, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule (December 21, 2016 - Released, January 13, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper, October 2016 Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule; 82 FR 4594 (January 13, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68; Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Further Delay of Effective Date; Final Rule, Delay of Effective Date; 82 FR 27133 (June 14, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Justice, Discussions about regulation for Port emissions. Nominations Environmental Protection Agency, Bill Wehrum as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Dourson as Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of EPA Environmental Protection Agency, Peter Wright as AA for Office of Land & Emergency Management
Mr. Kildee moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H1487)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1119.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1119 and H.R. 1917. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1119 and H.R. 1917 under closed rules. Each measure shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The rule provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 762. (consideration: CR H1480-1489)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 762 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1119 and H.R. 1917. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1119 and H.R. 1917 under closed rules. Each measure shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The rule provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 384.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-514.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 23.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10 .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1282-1283)
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Referred to |
| February 16, 2017 |
| February 16, 2017 |
| Republican |
| PA |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Tim Murphy | Republican | PA |
Client expense: $74,132 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SENATE S. 0839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 (Oppose) S. 1857 - A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. (Oppose) HOUSE H.R. 0453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017 (Oppose) H.R. 1119 - Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act (Oppose) H.R. 1917 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017 (Oppose)
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits. (Shuster) H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Olsen) H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus) H.R. 3127, A bill to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification (Griffith) H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes (Griffith) S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Capito) S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act, related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits; (Barrasso)
Client expense: $880,000 · 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, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the Methane Waste Rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards and to extend categorical exclusions for forest management activities from analysis under NEPA. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; appropriations issues; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.350, Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017; H.R.453, Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017; H.R.806, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; H.R.1119, SENSE Act; H.R.1430, HONEST Act; H.R.1431, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017; H.R.1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017; H.R.3107, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.3782, Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2017; H.R.4011, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; H.R.6147, Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R.6463, MARKET CHOICE Act; H.R.7173, Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018; S.263, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; S.839, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; S.1203, A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan.; S.1273, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; S.1447, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; S.1807, Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2017; S.1857, A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces.; S.2461, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018; S.3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; S.3791, A bill to create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations.; S.3394, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; S.3779, WHERA Act; H.J.Res.143 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; H.R. 695 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019;
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. J. Res. 21, providing for congressional disapproval of the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS; S. 452, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; H.R. 1119, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; S. 1756, the Rebuild America Now Act; H.R. 717, Listing Reform Act; H.R. 1355, Crowd Sourcing of Environmental Data Act; S. 3017, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; Diesel Emissions Reduction Act; Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds; H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act (related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 3021, Americas Water Infrastructure Act, related to hydropower and funding to process Corps of Engineers permits; H.R. 6889, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act; H.R. 7194, Regulatory Certainty for Navigable Waters Act; S. 3033, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.J. Res. 38 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule H.R. 465 - Water Quality Improvement Act H.R. 1071 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act H.R. 1261 - Federal Regulatory Certainty for Water Act H.R. 1673 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2017 H.R. 1974 - National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 H.R. 2355 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act H.R. 2917 - Regulatory Certainty Act H.R. 2415 - Everglades FIRST Act H.R. 2691 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.J. Res. 59 - EPA RMP CRA H.J. Res. 87 - Utah RHR Plan CRA H.R. 350 - Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act H.R. 453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act H.R. 637 - Stopping EPA Overreach Act H.R. 694 - Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act H.R. 861 - To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 958 - To eliminate certain EPA programs H.R. 1119 - SENSE Act H.R. 1311 - Amends CAA to allow year-round sale of E15 fuel H.R. 1315 - To amend CAA to eliminate certain renewable fuel programs H.R. 1355 - To amend CAA to give states option of monitoring criteria pollutants H.R. 1917/S. 839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act H.R. 350/S. 203 - RPM Act of 2017 H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 3127 - NSR review bill H.R. 3128 - NSR review bill H.R. 2 - Farm Bill and Amendments H.R.8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 H.R. 4423 - North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017 S.J. Res.10 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 340 - Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2017 S. 263 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 452 - ORDEAL Act S. 454 - CLEER Act S. 518 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works S. 692 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S.J. Res. 21 - Cross State Air Pollution Rule Updates CRA S.J. Res. 28 - EPA RMP CRA S.J. Res. 38 - Utah RHR Plan CRA S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 S. 2421 - FARM Act - (CERCLA exemption for CAFOs) S. 2461 - BRICK Act (delay on brick kiln standards) S. 1129 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (VIDA) S. 2602 - Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act S. 2663 - the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act S. 2771 - Residential Decentralized Wastewater System Improvement Act S. 2772 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to the household water well system grant program. S. 3105 - Water Affordability Acts. 3303 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act S. 3021 - Americas Water Infrastructure Act S. 914 - Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act S. 3492 - Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018 Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency; Clean Water Act Coverage of Discharges of Pollutants via a Direct Hydrological Connection to Surface Water; Proposed Rule; 83 FR 7126 (February 20, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Addition of Applicability Date to 2015 Clean Water Rule; Final Rule; 83 FR 5200 (February 6, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Intention to Review and Rescind or Revise the Clean Water Rule; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 12532 (March 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Recodification of Pre-existing Rules; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 34899 (July 27, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Pre-proposal Outreach Comments/Public Meetings; 82 FR 40742 (August 28, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Final Rule: 82 FR 43494 (September 18, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule: 82 FR 26017 (June 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR 141 and 143, Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 4805 (January 17, 2017) Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Final Rule; 81 FR 93066 (December 20, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated to Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Final Rule (December 14, 2016 - Released, January 10, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule (December 21, 2016 - Released, January 13, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper, October 2016 Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule; 82 FR 4594 (January 13, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68; Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Further Delay of Effective Date; Final Rule, Delay of Effective Date; 82 FR 27133 (June 14, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Justice, Discussions about regulation for Port emissions. Nominations Environmental Protection Agency, Bill Wehrum as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Dourson as Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of EPA Environmental Protection Agency, Peter Wright as AA for Office of Land & Emergency Management
Client expense: $77,132 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HJR 38, Congressional Review Act Resolution Disapproving the Stream Protection Rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 26, S 21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS), opposing the legislation as making it more difficult to adopt protections for clean air and water, and undermining existing regulation. S 340, HR 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening monitoring requirements for pesticide application S___/ HR___, appropriations legislation for FY 2017, opposing the inclusion of policy riders that weaken environmental protections. HR 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing he entire legislation as putting children the elderly, and vulnerable populations at risk. HR 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections. HR 3219, the minibus Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing cuts to environmentally important programs, and the specific rider that exempts the Clean Water Rule from judicial review. HR 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing in its entirety. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act HR 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act Support HR 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, allowing innovative technologies and practices. Support HR 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, allowing innovative technology and practices. Oppose HR. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 as weakening protections from municipal pollution sources. Support S. 2133, Providing Land Grants and Acequias Conservation and Environmental Services Act as providing additional resources to some communities to improve water quality infrastructure. Support HR. 3906/S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act as enhancing new opportunities for controlling stormwater pollution. Support HR. 4420, Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for protecting the Chesapeake Bay from nonpoint pollution. Support HR. 2510 Water Quality Protections and Jobs Creation Act of 2017, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. Support HR. 2328 Low Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. HR. 2355 Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, provided input on several provisions dealing with integrated planning. Oppose S. 340 Sensible Environment Protection Act of 2017 as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. Oppose HR. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. HR. 1917 /S. 839 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as it would allow increases in toxic air pollution. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as it would allow substantially more pollution from facilities burning waste coal. HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing policy riders that would weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, supporting the legislation to provide addition resources to address non-point water pollution. HR. 5895, four-bill minibus: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019, opposing riders that undermine the Clean Water Rule. HR. 6147 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing numerous riders the undermine protection of water quality and air quality. Supporting adding provisions that would block offshore drilling, and opposing the overall legislation. S. 3073 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing provisions that treat biomass as carbon neutral, and opposing adding provisions that would undermine water quality and air quality. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act, opposing the inclusion of the Vessel Incidental Discharge language, which threatens water quality. H.R. 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing many provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections, as well as providing inadequate funding. H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 , opposing provisions that weaken clean water protections. H.R. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 3303, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018", opposing the legislation as weakening section 401 of the Clean Water Act. H.R. 2, House Farm Bill/Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, opposing provisions that weaken pesticide and clean water protections. S. 3564, Low Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018, supporting the legislation in its entirety. S. 3021 Americas Water Infrastructure Act, supporting provisions on drinking water infrastructure and monitoring, and natural infrastructure S. 2461, BRICK Act of 2018,. Opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, opposing provisions that weaken stormwater protections. Support S.3564, the "Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018," for improvements to water infrastructure. Oppose H.R. 6147, the Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019, for anti-environment riders.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; H.R. 6889, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act; H.R. 7194, Regulatory Certainty for Navigable Waters Act; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds; S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act (related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 3021, Americas Water Infrastructure Act, related to hydropower and funding to process Corps of Engineers permits; S. 3033, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA COngressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA Congressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA Congressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA COngressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. J. Res. 21, providing for congressional disapproval of the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS; S. 452, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; H.R. 1119, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; S. 1756, the Rebuild America Now Act; H.R. 717, Listing Reform Act; H.R. 1355, Crowd Sourcing of Environmental Data Act; S. 3017, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds; H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act (related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits).
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; appropriations issues; H.R.350, RPM Act of 2017; H.R.453, Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017; H.R.806, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; S.263, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; H.R.1119, SENSE Act; S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; H.R.1430, HONEST Act; H.R.1431, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017; H.R.1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017; H.R.2059, BREATHE Act; S.1203, A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan; S.1273, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; S.1447, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; S.1857, A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces; S.2461, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act; H.R.3107, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.4011, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; H.R. 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.21, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; HS.3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; S.2975, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R.5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R.6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019;
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HJR 38, Congressional Review Act Resolution Disapproving the Stream Protection Rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 26, S 21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS), opposing the legislation as making it more difficult to adopt protections for clean air and water, and undermining existing regulation. S 340, HR 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening monitoring requirements for pesticide application S___/ HR___, appropriations legislation for FY 2017, opposing the inclusion of policy riders that weaken environmental protections. HR 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing he entire legislation as putting children the elderly, and vulnerable populations at risk. HR 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections. HR_____, FY18 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, opposing the bill as containing unacceptable cuts to the EPA and numerous riders that weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR 3219, the minibus Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing cuts to environmentally important programs, and the specific rider that exempts the Clean Water Rule from judicial review. HR 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing in its entirety. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act HR 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act Support HR 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, allowing innovative technologies and practices. Support HR 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, allowing innovative technology and practices. Oppose HR. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 as weakening protections from municipal pollution sources. Support S. 2133, Providing Land Grants and Acequias Conservation and Environmental Services Act as providing additional resources to some communities to improve water quality infrastructure. Support HR. 3906/S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act as enhancing new opportunities for controlling stormwater pollution. Support HR. 4420, Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for protecting the Chesapeake Bay from nonpoint pollution. Support HR. 2510 Water Quality Protections and Jobs Creation Act of 2017, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. Support HR. 2328 Low Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. HR. 2355 Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, provided input on several provisions dealing with integrated planning. Oppose S. 340 Sensible Environment Protection Act of 2017 as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. Oppose HR. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. HR. 1917 /S. 839 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as it would allow increases in toxic air pollution. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as it would allow substantially more pollution from facilities burning waste coal. HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing policy riders that would weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR____/ S ____ Interior/EPA Appropriations Legislation for FY2019, opposing the inclusion of a broad range of anti-environmental riders. HR. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, supporting the legislation to provide addition resources to address non-point water pollution. HR. 5895, four-bill minibus: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019, opposing riders that undermine the Clean Water Rule. HR. 6147 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing numerous riders the undermine protection of water quality and air quality. Supporting adding provisions that would block offshore drilling, and opposing the overall legislation. S. 3073 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing provisions that treat biomass as carbon neutral, and opposing adding provisions that would undermine water quality and air quality. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act, opposing the inclusion of the Vessel Incidental Discharge language, which threatens water quality. H.R. 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, opposing many provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections, as well as providing inadequate funding. H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 , opposing provisions that weaken clean water protections. H.R. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 3303, Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018", opposing the legislation as weakening section 401 of the Clean Water Act. H.R. 2, House Farm Bill/Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, opposing provisions that weaken pesticide and clean water protections. S. 3564, Low Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018, supporting the legislation in its entirety. S. 3021 Americas Water Infrastructure Act, supporting provisions on drinking water infrastructure and monitoring, and natural infrastructure S. 2461, BRICK Act of 2018,. Opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, opposing provisions that weaken stormwater protections.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. J. Res. 21, providing for congressional disapproval of the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS; S. 452, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; H.R. 1119, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; S. 1756, the Rebuild America Now Act; H.R. 717, Listing Reform Act; H.R. 1355, Crowd Sourcing of Environmental Data Act; S. 3017, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds; H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act (related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 3021, Americas Water Infrastructure Act, related to hydropower and funding to process Corps of Engineers permits.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SENATE S. 0839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 (Oppose) S. 1857 - A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. (Oppose) S. 2461 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018 (Reviewing) HOUSE H.R. 0453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017 (Oppose) H.R. 1119 - Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act (Oppose) H.R. 1917 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017 (Oppose)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits. (Shuster) H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Olsen) H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus) H.R. 3127, A bill to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification (Griffith) H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes (Griffith) S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Capito) S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act, related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits; (Barrasso)
Client expense: $430,000 · 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, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Oppose S. 3303 the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018, which would undercut clean water safeguards.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.J. Res. 38 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule H.R. 465 - Water Quality Improvement Act H.R. 1071 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act H.R. 1261 - Federal Regulatory Certainty for Water Act H.R. 1673 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2017 H.R. 1974 - National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 H.R. 2355 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act H.R. 2917 - Regulatory Certainty Act H.R. 2415 - Everglades FIRST Act H.R. 2691 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.J. Res. 59 - EPA RMP CRA H.J. Res. 87 - Utah RHR Plan CRA H.R. 350 - Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act H.R. 453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act H.R. 637 - Stopping EPA Overreach Act H.R. 694 - Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act H.R. 861 - To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 958 - To eliminate certain EPA programs H.R. 1119 - SENSE Act H.R. 1311 - Amends CAA to allow year-round sale of E15 fuel H.R. 1315 - To amend CAA to eliminate certain renewable fuel programs H.R. 1355 - To amend CAA to give states option of monitoring criteria pollutants H.R. 1917/S. 839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act H.R. 350/S. 203 - RPM Act of 2017 H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 3127 - NSR review bill H.R. 3128 - NSR review bill H.R. 2 - Farm Bill and Amendments H.R.8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 H.R. 4423 - North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017 S.J. Res.10 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 340 - Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2017 S. 263 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 452 - ORDEAL Act S. 454 - CLEER Act S. 518 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works S. 692 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S.J. Res. 21 - Cross State Air Pollution Rule Updates CRA S.J. Res. 28 - EPA RMP CRA S.J. Res. 38 - Utah RHR Plan CRA S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 S. 2421 - FARM Act - (CERCLA exemption for CAFOs) S. 2461 - BRICK Act (delay on brick kiln standards) S. 1129 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (VIDA) S. 2602 - Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act S. 2663 - the Agriculture Creates Real Employment (ACRE) Act S. 2771 - Residential Decentralized Wastewater System Improvement Act S. 2772 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to the household water well system grant program. S. 3105 - Water Affordability Acts. 3303 - Water Quality Certification Improvement Act S. 3021 - Americas Water Infrastructure Act S. 914 - Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act S. 3492 - Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018 Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency; Clean Water Act Coverage of Discharges of Pollutants via a Direct Hydrological Connection to Surface Water; Proposed Rule; 83 FR 7126 (February 20, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Addition of Applicability Date to 2015 Clean Water Rule; Final Rule; 83 FR 5200 (February 6, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Intention to Review and Rescind or Revise the Clean Water Rule; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 12532 (March 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Recodification of Pre-existing Rules; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 34899 (July 27, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Pre-proposal Outreach Comments/Public Meetings; 82 FR 40742 (August 28, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Final Rule: 82 FR 43494 (September 18, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule: 82 FR 26017 (June 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR 141 and 143, Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 4805 (January 17, 2017) Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Final Rule; 81 FR 93066 (December 20, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated to Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Final Rule (December 14, 2016 - Released, January 10, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule (December 21, 2016 - Released, January 13, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper, October 2016 Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule; 82 FR 4594 (January 13, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68; Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Further Delay of Effective Date; Final Rule, Delay of Effective Date; 82 FR 27133 (June 14, 2017) Nominations Environmental Protection Agency, Bill Wehrum as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Dourson as Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of EPA Environmental Protection Agency, Peter Wright as AA for Office of Land & Emergency Management
Client expense: $100,495 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA COngressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA Congressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds; S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act (related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 3021, Americas Water Infrastructure Act, related to hydropower and funding to process Corps of Engineers permits.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Olsen) H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus) H.R. 3127, A bill to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification (Griffith) H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes (Griffith) S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Capito)
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Olsen) H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus) H.R. 3127, A bill to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification (Griffith) H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes (Griffith) S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Capito)
Client expense: $850,000 · 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, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Olsen) H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus) H.R. 3127, A bill to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification (Griffith) H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes (Griffith) S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Capito)
Client expense: $400,000 · 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, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; appropriations issues; H.R.350, RPM Act of 2017; H.R.453, Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017; H.R.806, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; S.263, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; H.R.1119, SENSE Act; S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; H.R.1430, HONEST Act; H.R.1431, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017; H.R.1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017; H.R.2059, BREATHE Act; S.1203, A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan; S.1273, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; S.1447, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.3107, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.4011, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; H.R. 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.21, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 5895, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; S.3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; S.2975, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; H.Con.Res.128 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Olsen) H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus) H.R. 3127, A bill to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification (Griffith) H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes (Griffith) S. 263, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (Capito)
Client expense: $850,000 · 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, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SENATE S. 0839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017 (Oppose) S. 1857 - A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces. (Oppose) HOUSE H.R. 0453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017 (Oppose) H.R. 1119 - Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act (Oppose) H.R. 1917 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017 (Oppose)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Oppose H.R. 1119, the SENSE Act, which would weaken the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the repeal and implementation delay of the EPAs Clean Water Rule, which protects the small streams and wetlands that feed the drinking water of 1 in 3 people in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 1154, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose the EPA proposal to rescind Clean Water Act protections for Bristol Bay, Alaska. Oppose BLM proposal to rewrite the methane waste rule. Oppose H.R. 1917, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act, which delays protections mercury, arsenic, and chromium pollution from brick manufacturing facilities. Support requiring CAFOs to disclose emissions under EPCRA and CERCLA. Oppose S. 1129, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, due to the Vessel Incidental discharge Act provisions included in the bill, which exempts the shipping industry from the Clean Water Act. Oppose H.R. 2, the House Farm Bill, which includes provisions to eliminate Clean Water Act safeguards. Oppose attempts to roll back environmental protections in the Water Resources Development Act of 2018.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
S. J. Res. 21, providing for congressional disapproval of the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS; S. 452, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; H.R. 1119, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; S. 1756, the Rebuild America Now Act; H.R. 717, Listing Reform Act; H.R. 1355, Crowd Sourcing of Environmental Data Act; S. 3017, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds; H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act (related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits).
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018 (amendment to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits); H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds; S. 2800, Americas Water Infrastructure Act (related to permanent extension of Corps of Engineers authority to expend funds from certain entities to process permits).
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Legislation H.J. Res. 38 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule H.R. 465 - Water Quality Improvement Act H.R. 1071 - Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act H.R. 1261 - Federal Regulatory Certainty for Water Act H.R. 1673 - Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2017 H.R. 1974 - National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 H.R. 2355 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act H.R. 2917 - Regulatory Certainty Act H.R. 2415 - Everglades FIRST Act H.R. 2691 - Everglades for the Next Generation Act H.J. Res. 59 - EPA RMP CRA H.J. Res. 87 - Utah RHR Plan CRA H.R. 350 - Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act H.R. 453 - Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act H.R. 637 - Stopping EPA Overreach Act H.R. 694 - Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act H.R. 861 - To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency H.R. 958 - To eliminate certain EPA programs H.R. 1119 - SENSE Act H.R. 1311 - Amends CAA to allow year-round sale of E15 fuel H.R. 1315 - To amend CAA to eliminate certain renewable fuel programs H.R. 1355 - To amend CAA to give states option of monitoring criteria pollutants H.R. 1917/S. 839 - Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act H.R. 350/S. 203 - RPM Act of 2017 H.R. 1154/S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act H.R. 3127 - NSR review bill H.R. 3128 - NSR review bill H.R. 2 - Farm Bill and Amendments H.R.8 - Water Resources Development Act of 2018 S.J. Res.10 - Resolution of Disapproval of the Stream Protection Rule S. 168 - Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act S. 340 - Sensible Environmental Protections Act of 2017 S. 263 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act S. 452 - ORDEAL Act S. 454 - CLEER Act S. 518 - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for technical assistance for small treatment works S. 692 - Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act S.J. Res. 21 - Cross State Air Pollution Rule Updates CRA S.J. Res. 28 - EPA RMP CRA S.J. Res. 38 - Utah RHR Plan CRA S. 1129 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 S. 2421 - FARM Act - (CERCLA exemption for CAFOs) S. 2461 - BRICK Act (delay on brick kiln standards) S. __ - the Agriculture Creates Real Employment Act S. 1129 - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2017 (VIDA) S. 2602 - Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act S. 2663 - ACRE Act S. 2771 - Residential Decentralized Wastewater System Improvement Act S. 2772 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to the household water well system grant program. S. 3105 - Water Affordability Act Rulemaking Environmental Protection Agency; Clean Water Act Coverage of Discharges of Pollutants via a Direct Hydrological Connection to Surface Water; Proposed Rule; 83 FR 7126 (February 20, 2018) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Addition of Applicability Date to 2015 Clean Water Rule; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 55542 (November 22, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Intention to Review and Rescind or Revise the Clean Water Rule; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 12532 (March 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Recodification of Pre-existing Rules; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 34899 (July 27, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; Definition of Waters of the United States - Pre-proposal Outreach Comments/Public Meetings; 82 FR 40742 (August 28, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Final Rule: 82 FR 43494 (September 18, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; Postponement of Certain Compliance Dates for the Effluent Limitation Guidelines and Standards for the Stream Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule: 82 FR 26017 (June 6, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR 141 and 143, Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water; Proposed Rule; 82 FR 4805 (January 17, 2017) Department of the Interior; Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; Stream Protection Rule; Final Rule; 81 FR 93066 (December 20, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 423; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 34432 (June 7, 2013) Department of Defense; Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers; 33 CFR Part 328; EPA; 40 CFR Parts 110, 112, 116, et.al, Definition of Waters of the United States; Final Rule; 10 FR 37054 (June 29, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, et al. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 79 FR 75233 (Oct. 26, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63, Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and New Source Performance Standards, 80 FR 75177 (December 1, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 87 and 1068, Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated to Endanger Public Health and Welfare; Final Rule 81 FR 54422 (August 15, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Standards of Performance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Final Rule; 81 FR 59332 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 60, Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Final Rule; 81 FR 59276 (August 29, 2016) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 Protection of Visibility: Amendments to Requirements for State Plans; Final Rule (December 14, 2016 - Released, January 10, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68 Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule (December 21, 2016 - Released, January 13, 2017 published in FR) Environmental Protection Agency; Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper, October 2016 Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68, Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Final Rule; 82 FR 4594 (January 13, 2017) Environmental Protection Agency; 40 CFR Part 68; Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Further Delay of Effective Date; Final Rule, Delay of Effective Date; 82 FR 27133 (June 14, 2017) Nominations Environmental Protection Agency, Bill Wehrum as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Dourson as Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of EPA Environmental Protection Agency, Peter Wright as AA for Office of Land & Emergency Management
Client expense: $174,375 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HJR 38, Congressional Review Act Resolution Disapproving the Stream Protection Rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 26, S 21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS), opposing the legislation as making it more difficult to adopt protections for clean air and water, and undermining existing regulation. S 340, HR 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening monitoring requirements for pesticide application S___/ HR___, appropriations legislation for FY 2017, opposing the inclusion of policy riders that weaken environmental protections. HR 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing he entire legislation as putting children the elderly, and vulnerable populations at risk. HR 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections. HR_____, FY18 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, opposing the bill as containing unacceptable cuts to the EPA and numerous riders that weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR 3219, the minibus Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing cuts to environmentally important programs, and the specific rider that exempts the Clean Water Rule from judicial review. HR 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing in its entirety. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act HR 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act Support HR 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, allowing innovative technologies and practices. Support HR 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, allowing innovative technology and practices. Oppose HR. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 as weakening protections from municipal pollution sources. Support S. 2133, Providing Land Grants and Acequias Conservation and Environmental Services Act as providing additional resources to some communities to improve water quality infrastructure. Support HR. 3906/S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act as enhancing new opportunities for controlling stormwater pollution. Support HR. 4420, Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for protecting the Chesapeake Bay from nonpoint pollution. Support HR. 2510 Water Quality Protections and Jobs Creation Act of 2017, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. Support HR. 2328 Low Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. HR. 2355 Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, provided input on several provisions dealing with integrated planning. Oppose S. 340 Sensible Environment Protection Act of 2017 as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. Oppose HR. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. HR. 1917 /S. 839 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as it would allow increases in toxic air pollution. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as it would allow substantially more pollution from facilities burning waste coal. HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing policy riders that would weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR____/ S ____ Interior/EPA Appropriations Legislation for FY2019, opposing the inclusion of a broad range of anti-environmental riders. HR. 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, supporting the legislation to provide addition resources to address non-point water pollution. HR. 5895, four-bill minibus: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019, opposing riders that undermine the Clean Water Rule. HR. 6147 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing numerous riders the undermine protection of water quality and air quality. Supporting adding provisions that would block offshore drilling, and opposing the overall legislation. S. 3073 FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, opposing provisions that treat biomass as carbon neutral, and opposing adding provisions that would undermine water quality and air quality. S. 1129, Coast Guard Authorization Act, opposing the inclusion of the Vessel Incidental Discharge language, which threatens water quality.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA Congressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
SENSE Act HR 1119 Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act To establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy. --interaction with House Energy and Commerce Committee and PA COngressional Delegation to express support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations; H.J.RES.36, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation".; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.21, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; H.R.26, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; H.R.76, Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017; H.R.350, RPM Act of 2017; H.R.453, Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017; H.R.469, Congressional Article I Powers Strengthening Act; H.R.694, Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act; H.R.806, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; H.R.861, To terminate the Environmental Protection Agency.; H.R.998, SCRUB Act; H.R.1004, Regulatory Integrity Act of 2017; H.R.1009, OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act; H.R.1119, SENSE Act; H.R.1355, Crowd Sourcing of Environmental Data Act of 2017; H.R.1430, HONEST Act; H.R.1431, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017; H.R.1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017; H.R.2059, BREATHE Act; H.R.2623, Lessening Regulatory Costs and Establishing a Federal Regulatory Budget Act of 2017; H.R.2705, Truck, Trailer, and Transport Efficiency Act of 2017; H.R.3107, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.3117, Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017; H.R.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.4011, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; H.Res.796, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.; S.21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; S.34, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; S.56, RED Tape Act of 2017; S.263, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; S.1203, A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan.; S.1273, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; S.1447, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017;
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Oppose HR 1917, nullifying rules regulating emissions from kilns and other facilities that manufacture bricks and clay ceramics Oppose HR 1119 allowing electricity-generating facilities to use coal
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
DAVID BROWN West Lake Landfill DAVID GILBERT West Lake Landfill EMILY DUNCAN H.R. 1119 - the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127 - to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128 - to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; S. 263 - the Ozone Standards Implementation Act; and West Lake Landfill KATHERINE OTT CAFE standards and GHG emissions. Westlake Landfill SALLY MCALLISTER West Lake Landfill
Client expense: $1,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act; H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification; H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); S. 2585, to amend WRDA to permanently extend Corps of Engineers authority to accept and expend funds.
Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HJR 38, Congressional Review Act Resolution Disapproving the Stream Protection Rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 26, S 21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS), opposing the legislation as making it more difficult to adopt protections for clean air and water, and undermining existing regulation. S 340, HR 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening monitoring requirements for pesticide application S___/ HR___, appropriations legislation for FY 2017, opposing the inclusion of policy riders that weaken environmental protections. HR 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, opposing he entire legislation as putting children the elderly, and vulnerable populations at risk. HR 244, Consolidated Appropriations Act, opposing provisions that weaken clean water and clean air protections. HR_____, FY18 House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, opposing the bill as containing unacceptable cuts to the EPA and numerous riders that weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR 3219, the minibus Defense, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development National Security Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing cuts to environmentally important programs, and the specific rider that exempts the Clean Water Rule from judicial review. HR 3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing in its entirety. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act HR 1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as weakening the Clean Air Act Support HR 2510, Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2328, Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act as providing additional resources for water infrastructure. Support HR 2355, Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, allowing innovative technologies and practices. Support HR 3906, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, allowing innovative technology and practices. Oppose HR. 465, Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017 as weakening protections from municipal pollution sources. Support S. 2133, Providing Land Grants and Acequias Conservation and Environmental Services Act as providing additional resources to some communities to improve water quality infrastructure. Support HR. 3906/S. 1695, Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act as enhancing new opportunities for controlling stormwater pollution. Support HR. 4420, Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 as providing additional resources for protecting the Chesapeake Bay from nonpoint pollution. Support HR. 2510 Water Quality Protections and Jobs Creation Act of 2017, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. Support HR. 2328 Low Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act, as providing additional resources for various water pollution prevention programs. HR. 2355 Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, provided input on several provisions dealing with integrated planning. Oppose S. 340 Sensible Environment Protection Act of 2017 as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. Oppose HR. 953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act as allowing unregulated spraying of pesticides into water. HR. 1917 /S. 839 Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2017, opposing the legislation as it would allow increases in toxic air pollution. HR 1119, Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act, opposing the legislation as it would allow substantially more pollution from facilities burning waste coal. HR 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, opposing policy riders that would weaken clean air and clean water protections. HR____/ S ____ Interior/EPA Appropriations Legislation for FY2019, opposing the inclusion of a broad range of anti-environmental riders.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service