A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.

S. 3080, Imported Ethanol Parity Act (entire bill); S. 3031, To amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard (entire bill); No bill #, food-based biofuels (general discussion with respect to opposition to subsidies, tariffs, and mandates).

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

P.L. 110-140, The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable fuel standards, import tariffs and blending credits. S. 3031, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes. S. 3080, a bill to reduce the tariff on imported ethanol.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolutions - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bill - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund vehicle purchases and bikeway project; future stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application (S. 3261 and no House bill filed after subcommittee markup; S 2191/S. 3031/S. 3036- client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and HR 2095 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of transit program funding in economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604; and client support for Section 1002 of S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization act - to retain Congressional prerogatives to include earmarks and directives in bills and committee reports notwithstanding the provisions of the Presidential Executive Order issued January 29, 2008; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmark for bus O&M facility plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional budget resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmark for bus O&M facility plus Tennessee statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill HR 6947, S. 3181 and HR 2638 - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; future economic stimulus bill for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S.2191/S. 3031/S. 3036 - client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEALU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294/ HR 2095- client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of funding for transit programs in latest economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604. S. 3001 - FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client supportive of Section 1002 relating to Executive Order issued January 29, 2008 to restrict Congressional ability to provide directives and earmarks in reports; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmark for bus O&M facility plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHW/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects (S. 3181 plus House subcommittee mark-up bill not reported); House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bills (HR 6947 and S. 3181 and HR 2638) - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; additional economic stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S. 2191/S. 3031/ S. 3036 client support for "cap-and-trade" provision that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and H.R. 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and H.R. 2905 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak and changes to federal rail safety legislation; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S 3604 - client support for allocation of funds to support transit programs; HR 6899 and HR 6049 - final versions of tax extender bills - client interest in any projects or provisions of importance to New York transportation programs and projects; S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client support for inclusion of Section 1002 relating to Congressional drafting of legislation and committee reports vis-a-vis Presidential Executive Order of January 29, 2008; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmarks for East Side Access and Second Avenue Subway projects plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client rail operations; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.

S. 3031, A bill to amend the Clean Air Bill Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

OCS Lease Sale 204 Energy bill- HR 6, HR 3221 Provides waiver authority to EPA if not technologically feasible or commercially availalbe- HR 6136 Renewable Fuel Adjustment Act of 2008- HR 6134 Amends the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard- S. 3031 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008- S. 3268 Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008- S. 3478 Comprehensive American Energy Secuirty and Consumer Protection Act- HR 6899

Client expense: $207,327 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

S. 3080 - Imported Ethanol Parity Act - supported bill that would require the President to reduce the duty on ethanol according to a certain ratio and take other steps to ensure the tariff on ethanol is equal to or lower than any federal income or excise tax credit for ethanol. S. 3031 - freezing the renewable fuel standard - supported this bill. Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1424 - The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- supported extension of tax credits for numerous forms of renewable energy production. HR 2038 and S. 1154 - Biogas Production Incentive Act - support of this alternative energy initiative

Client expense: $115,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 3031, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes, all provisions

Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Food to Fuel Mandates Energy Efficiency The CLEAN Energy Act- H.R. 6 The Renewable Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act- S. 1419 Renewable Fuel Standard S. 3031- bill to amend Clean Air Act to limit use of ethanol to meet renewable fuel standard Imported Ethanol Parity Act- S. 3080 State of Texas request for waiver of a Partion of the Renewable Fuel Standard

Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S 3031 - To amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes (Ethanol Mandates); Ethanol/Renewable Fuels (Ethanol Mandates, Tax Subsidies).

Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolutions - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bill - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund vehicle purchases and bikeway project; future stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application (S. 3261 and no House bill filed after subcommittee markup; S 2191/S. 3031/S. 3036- client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and HR 2095 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of transit program funding in economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604; and client support for Section 1002 of S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization act - to retain Congressional prerogatives to include earmarks and directives in bills and committee reports notwithstanding the provisions of the Presidential Executive Order issued January 29, 2008.

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

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional budget resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmark for bus O&M facility plus Tennessee statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill HR 6947, S. 3181 and HR 2638 - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; future economic stimulus bill for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S.2191/S. 3031/S. 3036 - client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEALU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294/ HR 2095- client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; client support for inclusion of funding for transit programs in latest economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604. S. 3001 - FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client supportive of Section 1002 relating to Executive Order issued January 29, 2008 to restrict Congressional ability to provide directives and earmarks in reports.

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHW/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects (S. 3181 plus House subcommittee mark-up bill not reported); House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bills (HR 6947 and S. 3181 and HR 2638) - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; additional economic stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S. 2191/S. 3031/ S. 3036 client support for "cap-and-trade" provision that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and H.R. 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and H.R. 2905 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak and changes to federal rail safety legislation; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S 3604 - client support for allocation of funds to support transit programs; HR 6899 and HR 6049 - final versions of tax extender bills - client interest in any projects or provisions of importance to New York transportation programs and projects; and S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client support for inclusion of Section 1002 relating to Congressional drafting of legislation and committee reports vis-a-vis Presidential Executive Order of January 29, 2008.

S. 3080, Imported Ethanol Parity Act (entire bill); S. 3031, To amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard (entire bill); No bill #, food-based biofuels (general discussion with respect to opposition to subsidies, tariffs, and mandates).

Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3221- Energy tax provisions of economic stimulus package H.R. 6302- American Energy Independence Through Offshore Drilling Act H.R. 6258- Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act H.R. 6463- Emergency Energy Cut the Red Tape Now Act of 2008 H.R. 6515- Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 H.R. 6593- Domestic Drilling Act H.R. 6578- Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008 H.R. 6709- National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act H.R. 6720: Natural Gas Strategy Act H.R. 6817- Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2008 H.R. 6899: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 6653/S. 3044/ S. 2991- Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2761- Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads (REPAIR) Act of 2008 S. 2782- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit on crude oil and transfer the proceeds of the tax to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes S. 3031- A bill to freeze the corn-based ethanol mandate S. 3080/H.R 6324- Imported Ethanol Parity/Facilitation Acts S. 3202- A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes S. 3239: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act S. 3335/S. 3125/S. 3098: Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 (Energy Tax Bills) S. 3441: Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act Climate Change: Reviewing various pending legislation and discussion drafts regarding the issue. Previous legislation, S. 3036/2191 died in June 2008. Energy Markets/Speculation Issue: Supporting legislative solutions to address price volatility in the energy commodities futures markets. Monitoring various relevant legislative proposals, but not yet advocating for or against any specific bills.

Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3221- Energy tax provisions of economic stimulus package H.R. 6302- American Energy Independence Through Offshore Drilling Act H.R. 6258- Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act H.R. 6463- Emergency Energy Cut the Red Tape Now Act of 2008 H.R. 6515- Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 H.R. 6593- Domestic Drilling Act H.R. 6578- Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008 H.R. 6709- National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act H.R. 6720: Natural Gas Strategy Act H.R. 6817- Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2008 H.R. 6899: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 6653/S. 3044/ S. 2991- Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2761- Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads (REPAIR) Act of 2008 S. 2782- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit on crude oil and transfer the proceeds of the tax to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes S. 3031- A bill to freeze the corn-based ethanol mandate S. 3080/H.R 6324- Imported Ethanol Parity/Facilitation Acts S. 3202- A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes S. 3239: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act S. 3335/S. 3125/S. 3098: Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 (Energy Tax Bills) S. 3441: Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act Climate Change: Reviewing various pending legislation and discussion drafts regarding the issue. Previous legislation, S. 3036/2191 died in June 2008. Energy Markets/Speculation Issue: Supporting legislative solutions to address price volatility in the energy commodities futures markets. Monitoring various relevant legislative proposals, but not yet advocating for or against any specific bills.

Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

OCS Lease Sale 204 Energy bill- HR 6, HR 3221 Provides waiver authority to EPA if not technoligically feasible or commercially available-- HR 6136 Renewable Fuel Adjustment Act of 2008 - HR 6134 Amends the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard- S. 3031 Stop Execessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008- S. 3268 Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 - S. 3478 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act- HR 6899

Client expense: $258,621 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 3031, To amend the Clean Air Bill Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fule standard, and for other purposes

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3080 - Imported Ethanol Parity Act - supported bill that would require the President to reduce the duty on ethanol according to a certain ratio and take other steps to ensure the tariff on ethanol is equal to or lower than any federal income or excise tax credit for ethanol. S. 3031 - freezing the renewable fuel standard - supported this bill. Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1424 - The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- supported extension of tax credits for numerous forms of renewable energy production.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

P.L. 110-140, The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable fuel standards, import tariffs and blending credits. S. 3031, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes. S. 3080, a bill to reduce the tariff on imported ethanol.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

S. 3031, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes, all provisions

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S 3031 - To amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes (Ethanol Mandates); Ethanol/Renewable Fuels (Ethanol Mandates, Tax Subsidies).

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 3031, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes, all provisions

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S 3031 - To amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes (Ethanol Mandates); Ethanol/Renewable Fuels (Ethanol Mandates, Tax Subsidies).

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

P.L. 110-140, The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable fuel standards, import tariffs and blending credits. S. 3031, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes. S. 3080, a bill to reduce the tariff on imported ethanol.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 3221- New Direction for Energy Independence Act (energy tax provisions of economic stimulus package) H.R. 5437- American-Made Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6049- Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 5911- Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2008 H.R. 6074- the Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 (NOPEC) H.R. 2419/ H.R. 6124- The Farm, Nutrition, and Energy Act of 2008- renewable fuels and energy tax provisions; H.R. 6052- Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 6346- Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 6302- American Energy Independence through Offshore Drilling Act H.R. 2784- National Environment and Energy Development Act (Peterson OCS Amendment) H.R. 6258- Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act H.R. 5146- Invest in Energy Security Act H.R. 6251- Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act S.2191/S.3036- The Lieberman-Warner (Boxer) Climate Security Act S. 3044/ S. 2991- Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2761- Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads (REPAIR) Act of 2008 S. 2782- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit on crude oil and transfer the proceeds of the tax to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes S. 2822- A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exportation or importation of natural gas S. 3031- A bill to freeze the corn-based ethanol mandate S. 2958- American Energy Production Act of 2008 S. 3080- Imported Ethanol Parity Act S. 3202- A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes Energy Markets/Speculation Issue: Supporting legislative solutions to address price volatility in the energy commodities futures markets. Monitoring various relevant legislative proposals, but not yet advocating for or against any specific bills.

H.R. 3221- New Direction for Energy Independence Act (energy tax provisions of economic stimulus package) H.R. 5437- American-Made Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6049- Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 5911- Remove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2008 H.R. 6074- the Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 (NOPEC) H.R. 2419/ H.R. 6124- The Farm, Nutrition, and Energy Act of 2008- renewable fuels and energy tax provisions; H.R. 6052- Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 6346- Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 6302- American Energy Independence through Offshore Drilling Act H.R. 2784- National Environment and Energy Development Act (Peterson OCS Amendment) H.R. 6258- Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act H.R. 5146- Invest in Energy Security Act H.R. 6251- Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act S.2191/S.3036- The Lieberman-Warner (Boxer) Climate Security Act S. 3044/ S. 2991- Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008 S. 2761- Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads (REPAIR) Act of 2008 S. 2782- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit on crude oil and transfer the proceeds of the tax to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes S. 2822- A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exportation or importation of natural gas S. 3031- A bill to freeze the corn-based ethanol mandate S. 2958- American Energy Production Act of 2008 S. 3080- Imported Ethanol Parity Act S. 3202- A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes Energy Markets/Speculation Issue: Supporting legislative solutions to address price volatility in the energy commodities futures markets. Monitoring various relevant legislative proposals, but not yet advocating for or against any specific bills.

S. 3031, To amend the Clean Air Bill Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 3080, Imported Ethanol Parity Act (entire bill); S 3031, To amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard (entire bill); HR 6134, To restore certain fuels provisions enacted by section 1501 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (entire bill); PL 110-140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (renewable fuels standard).

Client expense: $1,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

OCS Lease Sale 204 Energy bill- HR 6, HR 3221 Provides waiver authority to EPA if not technoligically feasible or commercially available- HR 6136 Renewable Fuel Adjustment Act of 2008 - H.R. 6134 Amends the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard - S. 3031

Client expense: $174,542 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)