Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

H.R. 776 - to require EPA to set cellulosic biofuel targets on actual production and require a study on impact of cellulosic biofuel production; H.R. 777 - to require a comprehensive assessment of mid-level fuel blends; H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial 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; S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act

Client expense: $334,139 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 119 - to repeal expanded renewable fuel program (RFS2); H.R. 1314 - to repeal the RFS; H.R. 1315 - to reduce the cellulose requirements under the RFS; Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol industry updates; H.R. 1311 - to extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to E15; H.R. 1315 - limiting fuel from containing more than 10% ethanol; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; RVP issues for E15; preserving RFS Point of Obligation; S. 517 to extend the RVP waiver to gasoline blends above 10%

Client expense: $334,139 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to RIN transparency; issues related to the RFS Reset; issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for E15 and mid-level ethanol-blended fuels Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to higher octane fuels; issues related to the RFS Reset; issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS;; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to RIN transparency; issues related to the RFS Reset; issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

- Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and Ethanol and effects on motorcycles - H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 - H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act - S. 517 - Consumer Fuel Retailer Choice Act - H.R. 777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol - H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act - S. 2519 and H.R. 5212 - The GREENER Fuels Act (Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act) - H.R.5855 - Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitor issues related to the renewable fuel standard and encourage support for the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517 / H.R. 1311).

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

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

H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. H.R. 4011 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act. H.R. 5226 - Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018. H.R. 6274 - Electric Credit Access Ready at Sale Act of 2018 or the Electric CARS Act of 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. S. 1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act. S. 3449 - Electric Cars Act of 2018 Fuel Economy Harmonization Petition CAFE Civil Penalties EPA/DOT/NTSB Nominations Executive Order 13777 Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Mid-Term Review LCSA Implementation Auto Regulatory Reform E10 Test Fuel Certification Higher Octane Fuels/RVP Waiver Glider Truck Resource Conservative and Recovery Act and Takata Airbags Safer Affordable Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Rule (SAFE Vehicle Rule) FYI 2019 Appropriations Transportation EPA in the Continuing Resolution

Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R. 4011 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act H.R. 5226 - Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018. H.R. 6274 - Electric Credit Access Ready at Sale Act of 2018 or the Electric CARS Act of 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 1225 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2017 S. 1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 S. 3449 - Electric Cars Act of 2018 Fuel Economy Harmonization Petition CAFE Civil Penalties Executive Order 13777 Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Mid-Term Review E10 Test Fuel Certification Higher Octane Fuels/RVP Waiver Auto Regulatory Reform Vehicle-to-Vehicle Infrastructure Communication Glider Truck Safer Affordable Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Rule (SAFE Vehicle Rule) DOT EPA Safe Rule

Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Biofuels (Non-Funding) ---Accelerated Depreciation of Biofuels Facilities Extension ---Production Tax Credit Extension ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 4118/S. 2005: Master Limited Partnership Parity Act ---Toomey Amendment to 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 for FY 2019 Biomass Programs (Non-Funding) ---Reauthorization of Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---Reauthorization of Biomass R&D Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Biorefineries (non-funding) ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Energy Basic Research Funding ---DOE Office of Science ---Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ---H.R.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biofuels ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Funding for Biorefineries ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) ---Changes to the Point of Obligation under the RFS ---RFS Reform ---H.R. 1311/S.517: Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act ---H.R.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---EPA's Issuance of Small Refinery Waivers ---Administratively Extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15 ---New Cellulosic Registration Applications Impacting Corn Kernel Fiber ---Proposal to attach RINs to Ethanol Exports ---Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Proposed Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 ---Shimkus, Flores Draft 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act

Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Biofuels (Non-Funding) ---Accelerated Depreciation of Biofuels Facilities Extension ---Production Tax Credit Extension ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 4118/S. 2005: Master Limited Partnership Parity Act ---Toomey Amendment to 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 for FY 2019 Biomass Programs (Non-Funding) ---Reauthorization of Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---Reauthorization of Biomass R&D Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Biorefineries (non-funding) ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Energy Basic Research Funding ---DOE Office of Science ---Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ---H.R.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biofuels ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Funding for Biorefineries ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) ---Changes to the Point of Obligation under the RFS ---RFS Reform ---H.R. 1311/S.517: Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act ---H.R.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---EPA's Issuance of Small Refinery Waivers ---Administratively Extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15 ---New Cellulosic Registration Applications Impacting Corn Kernel Fiber ---Proposal to attach RINs to Ethanol Exports ---Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Proposed Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 ---Shimkus, Flores Draft 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act

Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.777 by U.S. Rep. James F. Sensenbrenner provides for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. HR 1315, RFS Reform Act of 2017, by U.S. Rep. Robert Goodlatte to amend the clean air act to eliminate requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce gasoline that contains greater than 10% volume percent ethanol. HR 1315 (RFS Reform Act of 2017): 55 cosponsors, AMA raised concerns with the EPA regarding an E15 Misfueling Mitigation Plan, 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation and Reid Vapor Pressure. HR 5855 Scott Austin (R-GA8)-Requres the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E15 and for other purposes. HR 5212 Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and S 2519 Sponsored by Tom Udall (D-NM) are companion bills called the "Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act (The GREENER Fuels Act). They amend the Clean Air Act to reform the renewable fuel program under that Act, and for other purposes. It caps the nation's fuel supply at 9.7% ethanol requiring the EPA to prioritize the use of cellulosic biofuel ahead of other biofuels when determining volumes below the blend wall levels. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (HR 1311) and by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (S 517). The bill would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent. This would increase market access opportunities for higher blends of ethanol. It would allow retailers across the country to sell E15 and other higher-ethanol/gasoline fuel blends year-round.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

US H.R.350 RPM Act of 2017 introduced by U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry that clarifies congressional intent to exempt racing vehicle from the Clean Air Act. US Sen. 203 by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr that reaffirms that the EPA may not regulate vehicles used solely for competition, and other purposes. This is a companion bill for H.R. 350. HB 5212 (U.S. Rep. Peter Welch and S2519 (U.S. Sen. Tom Udall) are companion bills referred to as the Greener Act (Growing Renewable Energy Through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act). They cap mandated ethanol content in the Nation's fuel supply at 9.7% and require the prioritization of cellulosic biofuel. In addition, they maintain a continuing place in the market for ethanol-free gas. HR 350 (U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry and S 203 (U.S. Sen. Richard Burr) are companion bills referred toas the RPM Act of 2017. They clarify congressional intent to exempt racing vehicles from the Clean Air Act. S517 is the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act that amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure limitations to allow the sale of E15 during the summer months. HR 1311-This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. S 3604 To require a study to determine the best available estimate of the total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received by the Secretary of the Treasury. Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Risch, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Burr) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards H.R.119 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R.776 - To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R.777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R.1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 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 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Renewable Fuel Standard, HR 1315; Farm Bill, HR 2, S 3042; Crop Insurance; E15, HR 1311, S 517

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for E15 and mid-level ethanol-blended fuels Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to the RFS Reset; Issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to RIN transparency; Issues related to the RFS Reset; Issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to RIN transparency; issues related to the RFS Reset; Issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act and S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act - Seeking support for a waiver on RVP on retail ethanol blends above 10% (i.e. E15 and above). Current EPA regulations prevent the sale of higher blends, such as E15, to be sold during the summer months. The regulation is not appropriate for higher blends of ethanol blended gasoline as higher blends such as E15 were not commercially available at the time when RVP waivers were written for other blends.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Discussions encouraging legislation granting a 1lb. Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol-blended fuel above 10% within the RFS - H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act & S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Strongly discouraging any caps that may be placed on Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) as a part of the Renewable Fuels Standard. Furthermore, we fully support the President's recent announcement and action of the US EPA in moving forward with implementing regulation to provide RVP parity for fuel ethanol blends up to E15 by the June 1, 2019 summer fuel blend deadline.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

General discussion about water quality issues in the state of Ohio. Discussions encouraging a 1lb. Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol-blended fuel above 10% within the RFS - H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act & S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

General Issues related to carbon pricing General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1572 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 S. 613 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 776 To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R. 1593 CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

General Issues related to carbon pricing General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1572 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 S. 613 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 776 To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R. 1593 CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act Nominations for various positions at the Department of Energy H.R. 6463 Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kick-start the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act

Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 776 To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R. 1593 CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act General issues related to Fuel Economy Standards 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act discussion draft

Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Worked to encourage the White House to extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15; once announced, urged EPA to expeditiously publish a legally-defensible approach for extending RVP relief to E15 in the Federal Register for public comment and to finalize the rule before the 2019 low-RVP season begins. Supported S. 517, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, to extend the RVP waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and ten percent or more ethanol. Supported H.R. 1311, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, to extend the RVP waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and ten percent or more ethanol.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE

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)

General discussions on the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, the EPA's Point of Obligation for RFS Compliance and efforts related to rail safety regulations. H.R.1311/S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Efforts related to the Department of Interior's National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Five Year Leasing Program for 2019-2024.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act, all provisions; H.R. 1311 / S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, all provisions; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017, all provisions; General biodiesel related issues and biodiesel issues within the Renewal Fuel Standards (RFS).

Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office

Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). H.R.1311/S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. H.R.6147/S.3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R.5895, Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L.115-244). H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L.115-334). 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act (discussion draft).

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act 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 Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Renewable Fuel Standards/RINs Energy Tax Issues

Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues related to the RFS "point of obligation" H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.

Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and biodiesel H.R.119 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R.776 - To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R.777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R.1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2383 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 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. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 H.R.6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 944 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and biodiesel H.R.119 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R.776 - To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R.777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R.1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2383 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 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. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 944 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard. H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, H.R. 119 LEVEL Act, H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act, H.R. 776 To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes.

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

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

Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and biodiesel H.R.119 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R.776 - To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R.777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R.1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2383 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 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. 5212 - GREENER Fuels Act H.R. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 944 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

KFB continues to discuss the consequences of the the Water of the United States (WOTUS) rule and lobby for it to be fully repealed by Congress. KFB supports Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler's efforts to roll out a new Clean Water, Clear Rule to replace the previous WOTUS regulations. KFB supports S. 517 and HR 1311, which gives ethanol a fair opportunity to be sold throughout the year. Retailers should be able to choose what products they sell at the fuel pump. KFB also is not in favor of the ethanol point of obligation to be changed. KFB has lobbied the Kansas congressional delegation and Administrator Wheeler to engage in conversations taking place at the White House regarding ethanol, specifically supporting E15 to be sold all year long, and we look forward to the update rule being released so that E15 may be sold starting in the summer of 2019. KFB continues to support sound science and the ability for farmers to utilize the latest herbicide technology on their 2018 crops. We lobbied for dicamba to be re-registered and approved in 2019 crop seasons and beyond. KFB discussed the importance of annual prescribed wildfires to maintain and preserve the native ecosystem of the Flint Hills (tallgrass) prairie system with EPA.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). H.R. 1311/S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. H.R. 6147/S.3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. HR 5895, Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L.115-244) H.R.2/S. 3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act (discussion draft)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Biofuels, Renewable Fuels Standard EPA 2018 Renewable Volume Obligations Proposal RFS Elimination Act RFS Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Biofuels, Renewable Fuels Standard EPA 2018 Renewable Volume Obligations Proposal RFS Elimination Act RFS Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to proposed RIN export credits

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the 2098 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to higher octane fuels.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to higher octane fuels

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed blending volumes for 2019 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Supported S. 517, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, to extend the RVP waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and ten percent or more ethanol. Supported H.R. 1311, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, to extend the RVP waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and ten percent or more ethanol. Testified at a public hearing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 119 - to repeal expanded renewable fuel program (RFS2); H.R. 1314 - to repeal the RFS; H.R. 1315 - to reduce the cellulose requirements under the RFS; Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol industry updates; H.R. 1311 - to extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to E15; H.R. 1315 - limiting fuel from containing more than 10% ethanol; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; RVP issues for E15; preserving RFS Point of Obligation; S. 517 to extend the RVP waiver to gasoline blends above 10%

Client expense: $294,067 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 776 - to require EPA to set cellulosic biofuel targets on actual production and require a study on impact of cellulosic biofuel production; H.R. 777 - to require a comprehensive assessment of mid-level fuel blends; H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial 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; S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act

Client expense: $294,067 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office