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CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 11, 2008
Latest Action
September 11, 2008
Primary Sponsor
George VoinovichRepublican(OH)
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2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S2191 - America's Climate Security Act of 2007. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Working to ensure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded by the proposed corporation created by the act. Entire bill. S3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease the amount of emissions of greenho S3469-CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
LIHEAP funding, including Labor/HHS Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, Budget Resolution, Stimulus Package (HR 5140), 2009 stimulus bill, and related legislation. Climate change/greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade legislation, including S 3036, S 2191, S 1766, S 280, S 309, S 317, S 485, HR 620, HR 1590, HR 4226, HR 6186, Dingell-Boucher proposal, and related legislation (efficiency, point of regulation, allowance methodology, low-income programs and federal-regional/state interaction) Renewable portfolio and energy efficiency standard, including credit for state compliance payments, in H.R. 969 and related legislation. Transmission corridors on federal and non-federal lands, and transmission for electricity generated from renewable resources, including S 2302 (Farm Bill transmission amendment), HR 319, HR 829, S 2739, S 278, HR 2419, HR 6401, and related legislation. Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR 5351, S 2821, HR 5140, HR 2776, HR 2305, S 2821, HR 6049, HR 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S 2821, S 3125, and related energy tax legislation. Energy and Water Appropriations, Clean Cities program, clean heat and power, natural gas vehicles, energy efficiency research programs. Energy infrastructure siting, including transmission policy associated with wind, solar and other technologies. FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of natural gas and electricity utilities including wholesale market competition, ISO/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, interconnection, infrastructure siting, and regulation of public utility holding companies. Efficiency technologies including smart/net meters. Natural gas production incentives and restrictions, including Interior Appropriations domestic natural gas production issues. Passport and other security requirements for utility workers. New York and New England energy infrastructure, transmission, and gas supply. Repowering of NY generating plants. Ravenswood Power Plant transaction. Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Gas Pipeline. Islander East pipeline. Long Island pipeline extensions. Long Island school energy efficiency projects. Chelsea River Bridge pipeline. New York and New England clean heat and power projects (CHP) and natural gas-fueled vehicle projects. LIHEAP Royalty-in-Kind. Manufactured gas plants in New York and New England. S 3002, S 3001, HR 5658 and related legislation, DOD utility rates. Congressional oversight of implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005, repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. HR 5547, S 2660 and related legislation, regulation of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. HR 6258, carbon capture and sequestration/wires charge legislation. HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and related legislation (energy tax provisions). Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation. HR 2638, Continuing Resolution and related legislation (LIHEAP appropriation). HR 7146, Carbon Leakage Prevention Act and related legislation. S 3469, S 1177, S 1168 and related legislation, reinstatement of court-vacated EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). HR 6049 and related legislation, Energy Tax Extenders. HR 6899 and related legislation (offshore gas exploration, energy efficiency and renewable provisions). 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax, grant, and other provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure siting, state efficiency programs, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related intiatives.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
LIHEAP funding, including Labor/HHS Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, Budget Resolution, Stimulus Package (HR 5140), 2009 stimulus bill, and related legislation. Climate change/greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade legislation, including S 3036, S 2191, S 1766, S 280, S 309, S 317, S 485, HR 620, HR 1590, HR 4226, HR 6186, Dingell-Boucher proposal, and related legislation (efficiency, point of regulation, allowance methodology, low-income programs and federal-regional/state interaction) Renewable portfolio and energy efficiency standard, including credit for state compliance payments, in H.R. 969 and related legislation. Transmission corridors on federal and non-federal lands, and transmission for electricity generated from renewable resources, including S 2302 (Farm Bill transmission amendment), HR 319, HR 829, S 2739, S 278, HR 2419, HR 6401, and related legislation. Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR 5351, S 2821, HR 5140, HR 2776, HR 2305, S 2821, HR 6049, HR 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S 2821, S 3125, and related energy tax legislation. Energy and Water Appropriations, Clean Cities program, clean heat and power, natural gas vehicles, energy efficiency research programs. Energy infrastructure siting, including transmission policy associated with wind, solar and other technologies. FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of natural gas and electricity utilities including wholesale market competition, ISO/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, interconnection, infrastructure siting, and regulation of public utility holding companies. Efficiency technologies including smart/net meters. Natural gas production incentives and restrictions, including Interior Appropriations domestic natural gas production issues. Passport and other security requirements for utility workers. New York and New England energy infrastructure, transmission, and gas supply. Repowering of NY generating plants. Ravenswood Power Plant transaction. Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Gas Pipeline. Islander East pipeline. Long Island pipeline extensions. Long Island school energy efficiency projects. Chelsea River Bridge pipeline. New York and New England clean heat and power projects (CHP) and natural gas-fueled vehicle projects. LIHEAP Royalty-in-Kind. Manufactured gas plants in New York and New England. S 3002, S 3001, HR 5658 and related legislation, DOD utility rates. Congressional oversight of implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005, repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. HR 5547, S 2660 and related legislation, regulation of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. HR 6258, carbon capture and sequestration/wires charge legislation. HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and related legislation (energy tax provisions). Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation. HR 2638, Continuing Resolution and related legislation (LIHEAP appropriation). HR 7146, Carbon Leakage Prevention Act and related legislation. S 3469, S 1177, S 1168 and related legislation, reinstatement of court-vacated EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). HR 6049 and related legislation, Energy Tax Extenders. HR 6899 and related legislation (offshore gas exploration, energy efficiency and renewable provisions). 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax, grant, and other provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure siting, state efficiency programs, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related intiatives.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
-H.R. 2421 and S.1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Sections 4 and 5, definitions of waters of the United States and navigable waters definition. -H.R. 2169, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, All Titles. -Clean Water Act, Section 404, jurisdiction, permits, definitions; Mercury Rulemaking for Power Plants; Clean Air Interstate Rule; Particulate Matter NAAQS; Ozone NAAQS, Prevention of Significant Deterioration; New Source Review, Inclusion of fugitive dust NSR (Newmont Petition); GHG Regulation under CAA; ANPR -S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
LIHEAP funding, including Labor/HHS Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, Budget Resolution, Stimulus Package (HR 5140), 2009 stimulus bill, and related legislation. Climate change/greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade legislation, including S3036, S2191, S1766, S280, S309, S317, S485, HR620, HR1590, HR4226, HR6186, Dingell-Boucher proposal, and related legislation (efficiency, point of regulation, allowance methodology, low-income programs and federal-regional/state interaction) Renewable portfolio and energy efficiency standard, including credit for state compliance payments, in HR969 and related legislation. Transmission corridors on federal and non-federal lands, and transmission for electricity generated from renewable resources, including S2302 (Farm Bill transmission amendment), HR319, HR829, S2739, S278, HR2419, HR6401, and related legislation. Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR5351, S2821, HR5140, HR2776, HR2305, S2821, HR6049, HR3221/SA4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S2821, S3125, and related energy tax legislation. Energy and Water Appropriations, Clean Cities program, clean heat and power, natural gas vehicles, energy efficiency research programs. Energy infrastructure siting, including transmission policy associated with wind, solar and other technologies. FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of natural gas and electricity utilities including wholesale market competition, ISO/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, interconnection, infrastructure siting, and regulation of public utility holding companies. Efficiency technologies including smart/net meters. Natural gas production incentives and restrictions, including Interior Appropriations domestic natural gas production issues. Passport and other security requirements for utility workers. New York and New England energy infrastructure, transmission, and gas supply. Chelsea River Bridge pipeline. New York and New England clean heat and power projects (CHP) and natural gas-fueled vehicle projects. LIHEAP Royalty-in-Kind. Manufactured gas plants in New York and New England. S3002, S3001, HR5658 and related legislation, DOD utility rates. Congressional oversight of implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005, repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. HR5547, S2660 and related legislation, regulation of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. HR6258, carbon capture and sequestration/wires charge legislation. HR1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and related legislation (energy tax provisions). Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation. HR2638, Continuing Resolution and related legislation (LIHEAP appropriation). HR7146, Carbon Leakage Prevention Act and related legislation. S3469, S1177, S1168 and related legislation, reinstatement of court-vacated EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). HR6049 and related legislation, Energy Tax Extenders. HR6899 and related legislation (offshore gas exploration, energy efficiency and renewable provisions). 2009 stimulus package and related energy legislation and proposals, including tax, grant, and other provisions related to energy efficiency, electric and natural gas transmission, smart grid, green grid, smart meters, home efficiency, renewable energy, energy infrastructure siting, state efficiency programs, weatherization, green workforce, plug-in hybrids, natural gas vehicles, energy storage, and related initiatives.
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $27,692
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act
Client expense: $877,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S3469 - CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008. A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. S 317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. S 1115 Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy efficiency standards. S 1168 Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a regulatory program for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions from the electric generating sector. S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. S 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. S 1870 The Clean Water Restoration Act S 1874 A bill to provide for efficient containment and management of climate change costs. S 2076 Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the president to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones. S 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - A bill to direct the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. S 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 - A bill to direct the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases. S 3469 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Boxer Substitute Amendment (SA 4825) HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007 - To move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options. HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 - A bill to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances. HR 969 To amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes. HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 - To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. HR 1945 Energy for Our Future Act - To improve the energy efficiency of the United States. HR 2421 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. HR 6258 To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel electric generation.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease the amount of emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S 3469 - CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Entire Bill.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 906 Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R. 2515 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act - provisions affecting water supply. H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 1874 Containing and Managing Climate Change Costs Efficiently Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 3469 CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008- provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R. 6666 Greenhouse Gases and the Clean Air Act- provisions pertaining to electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 906 Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities H.R. 2515 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act - provisions affecting water supply H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 1874 Containing and Managing Climate Change Costs Efficiently Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 3469 CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008- provisions pertaining to electric utilities H.R. 6666 Greenhouse Gases and the Clean Air Act- provisions pertaining to electric utilities Dingell -Boucher climate proposal
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464; H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S2191 - America's Climate Security Act of 2007. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Working to ensure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded by the proposed corporation created by the act. Entire bill. S3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease the amount of emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S3469 - CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Entire Bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S2191 - America's Climate Security Act of 2007. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Working to ensure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded by the proposed corporation created by the act. Entire bill. S3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease the amount of emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S3469 - CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Entire Bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 620, S. 280, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007 S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 S. 485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007 S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act S. 1117, Clean Air Planning Act S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Design White Paper S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air and Climate Security Act of 2007 H.R. 2651, Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007 S. 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007 S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade of 2007 H.R. 4825, S. 2348, Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2006 Riverkeeper Inc., et al. v. EPA, Nos. 04-6692-ag(L) et al. (2d Cir. 2007) EPA rulemaking on Clean Water Act section 316(b) as a result of Riverkeeper decision EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. S 317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 S 1115 Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 S 1168 Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act of 2007S 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 1766 Low carbon Economy Act of 2007 S 1784 A bill to provide for efficient containment and management of climate change costs S 1870 The Clean Water Restoration Act S 2076 Clean Renewable Energy and development Act S 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 S 3469 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Boxer Substitute Amendment (SA 4825) HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007 HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 HR 969 To amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standrad for certain retail electric utilties, and for other purposes HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 HR 1945 Energy for Our Future Act HR 2421 To amend the Federal Water Pollition Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States HR 6258 To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emisions from fossil fuel electric generation.
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Utilities
LIHEAP funding, including Labor/HHS Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, Budget Resolution, Stimulus Package (HR 5140), and related legislation. Climate change/greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade legislation, including S 3036, S 2191, S 1766, S 280, S 309, S 317, S 485, HR 620, HR 1590, HR 4226, HR 6186 and related legislation (efficiency, point of regulation, allowance methodology, low-income programs and federal-regional/state interaction) Renewable portfolio standard, including credit for state compliance payments, in H.R. 969 and related legislation. Transmission corridors on federal and non-federal lands, and transmission for electricity generated from renewable resources, including S. 2302 (Farm Bill transmission amendment), H.R. 319, H.R. 829, S. 2739, S. 278, H.R. 2419, H.R. 6401, and related legislation. Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR 5351, S. 2821, H.R. 5140, H.R. 2776, H.R. 2305, S. 2821, H.R. 6049, H.R. 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S. 2821, S. 3125, H.R. 7060, H.R. 6899, H.R. 3997, S. 2886, S.3325, and related energy tax legislation. Energy and Water Appropriations, Clean Cities program, clean heat and power, natural gas vehicles, energy efficiency research programs. Energy infrastructure siting, including transmission policy associated with wind, solar and other technologies. FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of natural gas and electricity utilities including wholesale market competition, ISO/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, interconnection, infrastructure siting, and regulation of public utility holding companies. Efficiency technologies including smart/net meters. Natural gas production incentives and restrictions, including Interior Appropriations domestic natural gas production issues. Passport and other security requirements for utility workers. New York and New England energy infrastructure, transmission, and gas supply. Repowering of NY generating plants. Ravenswood Power Plant transaction. Jamaica Bay pipeline. Islander East pipeline. Long Island pipeline extensions. Long Island school energy efficiency projects. Chelsea River Bridge pipeline. Western US transmission projects. New York and New England clean heat and power projects (CHP) and natural gas-fueled vehicle projects. LIHEAP Royalty-in-Kind. Manufactured gas plants in New York and New England. S. 3002, S. 3001, H.R. 5658 and related legislation, DOD utility rates. Congressional oversight of implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005, repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. H.R. 5547, S. 2660 and related legislation, regulation of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. H.R. 6258, carbon capture and sequestration/wires charge legislation. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and related legislation (energy tax provisions). Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation. H.R. 2638, Continuing Resolution and related legislation (LIHEAP appropriation). H.R. 7146, Carbon Leakage Prevention Act and related legislation. S. 3469, S. 1177, S. 1168 and related legislation, reinstatement of court-vacated EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). H.R. 6049 and related legislation, Energy Tax Extenders. H.R. 6899 and related legislation (offshore gas exploration, energy efficiency and renewable provisions).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Utilities
LIHEAP funding, including Labor/HHS Appropriations, Supplemental Appropriations, Budget Resolution, Stimulus Package (HR 5140), and related legislation. Climate change/greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade legislation, including S 3036, S 2191, S 1766, S 280, S 309, S 317, S 485, HR 620, HR 1590, HR 4226, HR 6186 and related legislation (efficiency, point of regulation, allowance methodology, low-income programs and federal-regional/state interaction) Renewable portfolio standard, including credit for state compliance payments, in H.R. 969 and related legislation. Transmission corridors on federal and non-federal lands, and transmission for electricity generated from renewable resources, including S. 2302 (Farm Bill transmission amendment), H.R. 319, H.R. 829, S. 2739, S. 278, H.R. 2419, H.R. 6401, and related legislation. Tax issues affecting utilities including accelerated depreciation for gas pipelines, transmission, smart/net meters, renewable and efficiency technologies including wind and solar, electric distribution assets, natural gas and plug-in hybrid vehicles in HR 5351, S. 2821, H.R. 5140, H.R. 2776, H.R. 2305, S. 2821, H.R. 6049, H.R. 3221/SA 4419 (Cantwell/Ensign energy tax amendment), S. 2821, S. 3125, H.R. 7060, H.R. 6899, H.R. 3997, S. 2886, S.3325, and related energy tax legislation. Energy and Water Appropriations, Clean Cities program, clean heat and power, natural gas vehicles, energy efficiency research programs. Energy infrastructure siting, including transmission policy associated with wind, solar and other technologies. FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of natural gas and electricity utilities including wholesale market competition, ISO/RTOs, transmission access, NERC reliability standards, interconnection, infrastructure siting, and regulation of public utility holding companies. Efficiency technologies including smart/net meters. Natural gas production incentives and restrictions, including Interior Appropriations domestic natural gas production issues. Passport and other security requirements for utility workers. New York and New England energy infrastructure, transmission, and gas supply. Repowering of NY generating plants. Ravenswood Power Plant transaction. Jamaica Bay pipeline. Islander East pipeline. Long Island pipeline extensions. Long Island school energy efficiency projects. Chelsea River Bridge pipeline. Western US transmission projects. New York and New England clean heat and power projects (CHP) and natural gas-fueled vehicle projects. LIHEAP Royalty-in-Kind. Manufactured gas plants in New York and New England. S. 3002, S. 3001, H.R. 5658 and related legislation, DOD utility rates. Congressional oversight of implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005, repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. H.R. 5547, S. 2660 and related legislation, regulation of regional transmission organizations and independent system operators. H.R. 6258, carbon capture and sequestration/wires charge legislation. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and related legislation (energy tax provisions). Draft New Energy Reform Act of 2008 (Gang of Ten) and related legislation. H.R. 2638, Continuing Resolution and related legislation (LIHEAP appropriation). H.R. 7146, Carbon Leakage Prevention Act and related legislation. S. 3469, S. 1177, S. 1168 and related legislation, reinstatement of court-vacated EPA Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). H.R. 6049 and related legislation, Energy Tax Extenders. H.R. 6899 and related legislation (offshore gas exploration, energy efficiency and renewable provisions).
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S2191 - America's Climate Security Act of 2007. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Working to ensure application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded by the proposed corporation created by the act. Entire bill. S3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease the amount of emissions of greenho S3469-CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 906 Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R. 2515 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act - provisions affecting water supply. H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 1874 Containing and Managing Climate Change Costs Efficiently Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities. S. 3469 CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008- provisions pertaining to electric utilities. H.R. 6666 Greenhouse Gases and the Clean Air Act- provisions pertaining to electric utilities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 906 Global Change Research and Data Management Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities H.R. 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities H.R. 2515 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act - provisions affecting water supply H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 1874 Containing and Managing Climate Change Costs Efficiently Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities S. 3469 CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008- provisions pertaining to electric utilities H.R. 6666 Greenhouse Gases and the Clean Air Act- provisions pertaining to electric utilities
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Working to ensure the application of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements to projects funded by the proposed corporation created by the Act. Entire bill. S 3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease the amount of emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. Entire bill. S 3469 - CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Entire bill.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464, H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2500, H.R. 4789, H. Con. Res. 244, and S. Con. Res. 82, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; potential legislation on reform of section 115 of the Copyright Act and other proposals relating to mechanical licensing reform; S. 256, the "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders Music Act of 2007" (the "PERFORM Act") and other proposals relating to licensing under section 114 of the Copyright Act; H.R. 1201, the "Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U. S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007"; S. 1353 and H.R. 2060, the "Internet Radio Equality Act"; H.R. 7084 and S. 3469, the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008"; issues relating to the proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio; H.R. 1689 and provisions in H.R. 4137 and S. 1642, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights on college campuses; S. 3325, S. 2317, S. 522, S. 3464; H.R. 4279, H.R. 3578, and H.R. 3155, relating to enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally; S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, relating to orphan works; H.R. 5353 and issues relating to "Net Neutrality."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office