Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019

Legislation and policy related to resolution of disputes and claims, including H.R. 2607, H.R. 4057.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications on title transfer including CMP 11-01. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and Track S.2044 the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act Review and track H.R. 535 the PFAS Action Act Track S.2975 the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Provide assistance in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water contracts and water uses. Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and Track S.2044 the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act Review and comment on S.2975 the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 Review draft legislation - Future Drought Resiliency Act Review and track H.R. 4891 - The Western Water Security Act of 2019 Review and track S. 3422 - The Great American Outdoors Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Issues related to H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R. 5859 Trillion Trees Act. H.R. 2607 Resilient Federal Forests Act. Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

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

Support U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ESA rulemakings Support Prelisting conservation actions (CCAA/HCP) Support H.R. 2607, Resilient Federal Forests Act Support H.R. 1664, National Monument CAP Act Oppose S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act

Client expense: $860,701 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Legislation and policy related to resolution of disputes and claims, including H.R. 2607, H.R. 4057.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation and policy related to resolution of disputes and claims, including H.R. 2607, H.R. 4057.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications on title transfer including CMP 11-01. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and Track S.2044 the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act Review and comment on H.R. 535 the PFAS Action Act Review and comment on S.2975 the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 Review and comment on H.R. 4723, the Salmon Focused Investments in Sustainable Habitats Act Review draft legislation - Future Drought Resiliency Act Review and track S. 3422 - Great American Outdoors Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Provide assistance in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water contracts and water uses. Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and Track S.2044 the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act Review and comment on S.2975 the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 Review draft legislation - Future Drought Resiliency Act Review and track H.R. 4891 - The Western Water Security Act of 2019 Review and track S. 3422 - The Great American Outdoors Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R. 5859 Trillion Trees Act. H.R. 2607 Resilient Federal Forests Act. Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

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

Support U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ESA rulemakings Support Prelisting conservation actions (CCAA/HCP) Support H.R. 2607, Resilient Federal Forests Act Support H.R. 1664, National Monument CAP Act Oppose S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act

Client expense: $931,776 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications on title transfer including CMP 11-01. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and Track S.2044 the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act Review and comment on H.R. 535 the PFAS Action Act Review and comment on S.2975 the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 Review and comment on H.R. 4723, the Salmon Focused Investments in Sustainable Habitats Act Review draft legislation - Future Drought Resiliency Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications on title transfer including CMP 11-01. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and Track S.2044 the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act Review and comment on H.R. 535 the PFAS Action Act Review and comment on S.2975 the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 Review and comment on H.R. 4723, the Salmon Focused Investments in Sustainable Habitats Act Review draft legislation - Future Drought Resiliency Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Legislation and policy related to resolution of disputes and claims, including H.R. 2607, H.R. 4057.

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act and HR 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. H.R. 5859 T Trillion Trees Act. H.R. 2607 Resilient Federal Forests Act. Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1578 - Plum Island Preservation Act of 2019 H.R. 1992 - Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, 2019 H.R. 2607 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 H.R. 3195/S. 1081 - Land and Water Conservation Fund: sought permanent funding; co-sponsorship H.R. 3244 - Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act H.R. 3779/S. 3418 - Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019 H.R. 4160 - Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 H.R. 5859 - Trillion Trees Act H.R. 6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act: conservation and restoration funding S. 2657 - American Energy Innovation Act S. 3106 - Reforestation Act of 2019 S. 3131 - Mirador-Calakmul Basin Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Act of 2019 S. 3418 - STORM Act S. 3422 - Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Advanced Research Projects (ARPA-E) Cooperative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Coral Reef Conservation Act FEMA BRIC Program Fire and Forest Management Priorities FY20 Appropriations: Interior and Environment for USFS House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: wetland and resilience and flood risk reduction-related provisions; create jobs and stimulate local economies Water Resources Development Act: Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study - Brandon Road; Section 7001

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ESA rulemakings Support Prelisting conservation actions (CCAA/HCP) Support H.R. 2607, Resilient Federal Forests Act Support H.R. 1664, National Monument CAP Act

Client expense: $710,153 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications on title transfer including CMP 11-01. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act. Review and track S. 2044 the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act. Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Legislation and policy related to resolution of disputes and claims, including H.R. 2607, H.R. 4057.

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation H.R. 426/S. 60-Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act H.R. 527 - Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2019 H.R. 823/S.241 - Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act H.R. 871 - Bears Ears Expansion and Respect for Sovereignty Act H.R. 1050/S.367 - ANTIQUITIES Act H.R. 1373 - Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act H.R.1146 - Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act H.R. 2030 - Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act H.R. 2050 - Appalachian Community Health Emergency (ACHE) Act H.R. 2156 - RECLAIM Act H.R. 2250 - Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act S. 47 - Natural Resources Management Act S. 491 - Americas Public Land Act H.R. 2491/S. 1311 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 3405 - Removing Uranium from the Critical Minerals List Act H.R. 2579 - Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act H.R. 3055 Appropriations Minibus (CJS, Ag, Interior, MilConVA, THUD) H.R. 2607 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 H.R. 4057 - FORESTS Act H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019 S. 828 - Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act S. 1215 - National Defense Authorization Act FY 2020 S. 1296 - New England Coastal Protection Act S. 1317 - American Mineral Security Act S. 1318 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2019 S. 1523 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019 Amendment 313 to S. 1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 S. 2302 - Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 S. 3127- Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act S. 1386- Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act S. 3106- Reforestation Act of 2019 S. 2452/H.R. 4269-Climate Stewardship Act of 2019 Rulemakings/Secretarial Orders/Executive Orders Council on Environmental Quality, Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making, Update to the Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 83 Fed. Reg. 28591 (July 11, 2018). Council on Environmental Quality, NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Discussions on adding hard rock mining to be a category of covered projects under the Permitting Council established in Title 41 of the FAST Act. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) proposed a rule to change HUDs Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts Disparate Impact Standard. 84 FR 42854 (August 19, 2019) Department of Interior proposed rule to change Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations, limiting FOIA. 83 FR 67175 (December 28, 2018) US Army Corps of Engineers, DEIS, Proposed Pebble Mine Project, POA2017271 (February 20, 2019) A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals (June 5, 2019) Forest Service Proposed Rule amendment National Environmental Policy Act Procedures (84 Fed. Reg. 27,544) Roadless Area Conservation, National Forest System Lands in Alaska (AK Roadless Rule) (36 CFR Part 294) Nominations Nomination of David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of Interior Nomination of Daniel Jorjani, Solicitor of the Department of Interior

Support U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ESA rulemakings Support Prelisting conservation actions (CCAA/HCP) Support H.R. 2607, Resilient Federal Forests Act Support H.R. 1664, National Monument CAP Act

Client expense: $769,460 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 47 natural resource management act: lobbied forLWCF reauthorization provisions in S47 - the natural resource management act; Nashua�Squannacook�Nissitissit River Wild and Scenic designation Magnuson-Stevens Act reauthorization:meetings regarding potential Magnuson-Stevens Act reauthorthization (no bill number, as not currently filed) Secure Rural Schools reauthorization HR. 4525 Living Shoreline Bill H.R. 3195/S.1081: Land and Water Conservation Fund: Permanent funding; Table Rocks project; Passage of bill in both chambers S. 1932: drought resiliency and water supply act H.R. 2473: Save Water Act - various provisions related to drought resilience. H.R. 3237/S. 990: Platte River recovery implementation program extension act - endangered species recovery provisions. 2019 infrastructure bill: infrastructure priorities on alt energy research and incentives; grid mod; ev infra and incentives; aquatic/terrestrial connectivity; nature-based solutions. S.2452 Climate Stewardship Act: Forest provisions/reforeststation, carbon sequestration in farming and forestry H.R.1578/S.519: Plum Island preservation S.2302 Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act: Natural infrastructure, Energy Energy and Water Appropriations: Navigation and ecosystem sustainability program FEMA BRIC program: Rules and implementation H.R.4160/S2429 Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2019 Coral Reef Conservation Act: Reauthorization Coral Reef Task Force: Reauthorization H.R.3799 Resiliance Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019: Natural infrastructure provisions, levee set-backs S.3021 Water Resources Development Act: Natural infrastructure solutions; Brandon Road project authorization; Nature-based solutions in Army Corps; Benefits/cost ratios; Funding fish passage on Alabama River Lakes; PPA/PL 84-99 language; Floodplain management H.R. 3115 Living Shorelines Act of 2019 H.R.2189 Digital Coast Act H.R.1951 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act: LWCF ammendments H.R.502/S.896 Land and Water Conservation Fund: Fire and forest management priorities, Increasing funding to forest restoration and reforestation 2008 Compensatory Mitigation Rule H.R.925/S.261 NACWA Reauthorization House Select Committee on Climate Crisis: Natural climate solutions related to forests Future Energy Tax Innovation Act: Climate Change H.R.2875 Naitonal Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act, 2017: Natural infrastructure: Mapping H.R.2607 - Resilient Federal Forests Act: Forest management provisions

Monitor Forest health issues related to drought and pest infestation; Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 (HR 2607); USFS Wildfire funding (HR 3052, S.2580)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Legislation H.R. 426/S. 60-Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act H.R. 527 - Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2019 H.R. 823/S.241-Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act H.R. 871 - Bears Ears Expansion and Respect for Sovereignty Act H.R. 1050/S.367 - ANTIQUITIES Act H.R. 1373 - Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act H.R.1146 - Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act H.R. 2030 - Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act H.R. 2050 - Appalachian Community Health Emergency (ACHE) Act H.R. 2156 - RECLAIM Act H.R. 2250 - Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act S. 47 - Natural Resources Management Act S. 491 - Americas Public Land Act H.R. 2491/S. 1311 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 3405 - Removing Uranium from the Critical Minerals List Act H.R. 2579 - Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act H.R. 3055 Appropriations Minibus (CJS, Ag, Interior, MilConVA, THUD) H.R. 2607 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 H.R. 4435 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2019 S. 828 - Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act S. 1215 - National Defense Authorization Act FY 2020 S. 1296 - New England Coastal Protection Act S. 1317 - American Mineral Security Act S. 1318 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2019 S. 1523 - Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019 Amendment 313 to S. 1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 S. 2302 - Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 Rulemakings/Secretarial Orders/Executive Orders Council on Environmental Quality, Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making, Update to the Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 83 Fed. Reg. 28591 (July 11, 2018). Council on Environmental Quality, NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Discussions on adding hard rock mining to be a category of covered projects under the Permitting Council established in Title 41 of the FAST Act. Department of Interior proposed rule to change Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations, limiting FOIA. 83 FR 67175 (December 28, 2018) US Army Corps of Engineers, DEIS, Proposed Pebble Mine Project, POA2017271 (February 20, 2019) A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals (June 5, 2019) Forest Service Proposed Rule amendment National Environmental Policy Act Procedures (84 Fed. Reg. 27,544) Roadless Area Conservation, National Forest System Lands in Alaska (AK Roadless Rule) (36 CFR Part 294) Nominations Nomination of David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of Interior Nomination of Daniel Jorjani, Solicitor of the Department of Interior

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Forest health issues related to drought and pest infestation; Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 (HR 2607); USFS Wildfire funding (HR 3052, S.2580)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Review and track Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides, including H.R. 890, the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review, track and support S.38, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications including the Substantial Change Directive and Standard CMP 10-05. Review and track H.R. 579/S.1230, the Water Rights Protection Act. Track implementation of S.47, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, P.L.116-9. Review and track S.1932, the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Review and track S.1570/H.R. 2871, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Legislation H.R. 426/S. 60-Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act H.R. 527 - Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2019 H.R. 823/S.241-Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act H.R. 871 - Bears Ears Expansion and Respect for Sovereignty Act H.R. 1050/S.367 - ANTIQUITIES Act H.R. 1373 - Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act H.R.1146 - Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act H.R. 2030 - Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act H.R. 2050 - Appalachian Community Health Emergency (ACHE) Act H.R. 2156 - RECLAIM Act H.R. 2250 - Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act S. 47 - Natural Resources Management Act S. 491 - Americas Public Land Act H.R. 2491/S. 1311 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 3405 - Removing Uranium from the Critical Minerals List Act H.R. 2579 - Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act H.R. 3055 Appropriations Minibus (CJS, Ag, Interior, MilConVA, THUD) H.R. 2607 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 S. 1215 - National Defense Authorization Act FY 2020 S. 1317 - American Mineral Security Act Amendment 313 to S. 1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rulemakings/Secretarial Orders/Executive Orders Council on Environmental Quality, Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making, Update to the Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 83 Fed. Reg. 28591 (July 11, 2018) (forthcoming drafts of the regulation). Council on Environmental Quality, NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (forthcoming; maybe draft or final). Discussions on adding hard rock mining to be a category of covered projects under the Permitting Council established in Title 41 of the FAST Act. Department of Interior proposed rule to change Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations, limiting FOIA. 83 FR 67175 (December 28, 2018) US Army Corps of Engineers, DEIS, Proposed Pebble Mine Project, POA2017271 (February 20, 2019) A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals (June 5, 2019) Forest Service Proposed Rule amendment National Environmental Policy Act Procedures (84 Fed. Reg. 27,544) Roadless Area Conservation, National Forest System Lands in Alaska (AK Roadless Rule) (36 CFR Part 294) Nominations Nomination of Secretary of the Department of Interior, David Bernhardt Nomination of Daniel Jorjani, Solicitor of the Department of Interior

Forest health issues related to drought and pest infestation; Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 (HR 2607).

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Engage in discussions surrounding Endangered Species Act modernization proposals. Discuss importance of water infrastructure and emphasize need for water infrastructure investment. Review and track Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. Work on legislation relating to appropriate permitting of pesticides. H.R. 890 the REDTAPE Act. Discuss importance of forest health as it relates to watershed management. Review track and support S.38 Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2019. Review and track H.R. 2607 the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019. Track Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications. Review and track H.R. 579/ S.1230 - Water Rights Protection Act. Review and track S.38 Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act. Review and track S.47 John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, Public Law No: 116-9.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000