Security and Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007

Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506); The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437); The NEED Act (HR 2784); Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764). Legislation to increase research and development of natural gas technologies: (S 1751, HR 2641).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captuired from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. -House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation - S. 3628, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" - H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Secuirty and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricty standard.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. S. 3689, Economic Recovery Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Economic Stimulus Draft Legislation for 111th Congress. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)

Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.

Client expense: $1,505,193 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of 2008, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act, all titles. -House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation - S. 3628, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" - H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Secuirty and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricty standard. -S. 1387, Federal Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2008 -H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act, All Titles

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

Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), all provisions; The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), all provisions; The NEED Act (HR 2784), all provisions; Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764), all provisions; Increased Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641), all provisions; To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes (HR 362), all provisions; Climate Security Act, (S 2191 and S 3036), all provisions related to natural gas utilities; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S.1177), all provisions; Chemical Facility Safety (HR 5577), all provisions related to natural gas storage; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes (S 1766), all provisions; 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), all provisions; To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate (HR 1590), all provisions; To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (HR 6186), all provisions; A bill to reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energy production, alternative energy, and conservation, and for other purposes (S 3669), all provisions; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 (H.R.7324 and S 3258), all provisions; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (S.3001), all provisions related to energy; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (H.R.5658), all provisions related to energy; To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes (HR 4189), all provisions; To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes (HR 4929 and S 2531), all provisions; To amend the USEC Privatization Act to provide an extension of the period during which individuals may bring a suit for certain violations of employee protection provisions under such Act (HR 1393), all provisions; A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes (S 3215), all provisions; International Clean Energy Technologies Deployment and Global Energy Markets Investment Act of 2007 (S 2155), all provisions; Main Street U.S.A. Energy Security Act of 2008 (HR 6001), all provisions; American Energy Independence Act (HR 6161), all provisions; Nuclear Used Fuel Prize Act of 2008 (HR 5942), all provisions; $150 Barrel Energy Extortion Act of 2008 (HR 6207), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.6899), all provisions; Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S 3268), all provisions related to energy commodities; 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act (S 3233), all provisions; Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008 (S 2730), all provisions; Pathway to Nuclear Power Act (HR 7086), all provisions; Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008 (HR 6385), all provisions; United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation Establishment Act of 2008 (S 3661), all provisions; United States-Russian Federation Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Act of 2008 (HR 6574), all provisions; United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (HR 7081 and S 3548), all provisions; Copper Theft Prevention Act (HR 6831); Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 (HR 5577), all provisions; Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 (HR 5533), all provisions; Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act (S 3186), all provisions; Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act (HR 4059), all provisions related to transmission siting; Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act (HR 6401), all provisions related to transmission siting and permits; United States Climate Action Now Act (HR 6739), all provisions; Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (HR 6899), all provisions; Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act (S 2076), all provisions; To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes (HR 6729), all provisions; Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 (S 1766), all provisions; The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007(HR 2421 and S 1870), all provisions; Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 (S 280), all provisions; Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 (S 317), all provisions; Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 (S 1177), all provisions; America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S 2191), all provisions; Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (S 309), all provisions; Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR 1590), all provisions; Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S 3036), all provisions; Boxer Substitute Amendment to S.3036--Senate Amendment 4825, all provisions; Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (HR 6186), all provisions; Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (HR 21), all provisions related to water issues; National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007(S 1387), all provisions; Greenhouse Gas Registry Act (HR 6877), all provisions Dingell-Boucher climate change discussion draft, all provisions; Endangered species all issues generally; Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; House Amendment and Senate Amendment to H.R. 6049; Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 (HR 6899), all provisions; Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 3221), energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in the Senate; Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in these sectors that would result from a lapse in the tax law; Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 (S 3125), all provisions; Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 (S 3335), all provisions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act (HR 7060), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Senate amendment to HR 1424), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3208), all provisions; Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008; Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (HR 6258), all provisions; Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007 (HR 3776), all provisions; Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 (HR 3775), all provisions; Future Fuels Act of 2008 (S 3345), all provisions; Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008 (S 3233), all provisions; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424 and HR 3997), all provisions;

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

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. H.CON.RES.25, expresses that renewable resources should provide 25 pct of U.S. energy by 2025. S.3729, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit fee for gaseous emissions by livestock. S.3741, to amend Clean Air Act to prohibit regulation of certain emissions from agricultural production. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. S. 1073: Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act S. 1115: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act S. 1158: Alternative Fuels Standards Act H.R. 1300: Program for Real Energy Security Act S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 1596: Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007 S. 162: National Fuels Initiative S. 167: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act H.R. 2643/S. 1696: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008: Diesel Emission Reduction Program H.R. 2641/S. 1751: Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act 2008: Off-highway Engine R&D Program H.R. 1772: Rural Wind Energy Development Act S. 193: Energy Diplomacy and Security Act H.R. 1945: Energy for Our Future Act H.R. 196: Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 197: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources H.R. 559/S. 23: Biofuels Security Act H.R. 2337: Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act H.Con.Res 25/S.Con.Res 3: Expressing the issue of Congress that it is the goal of the U.S. that no later than January 1, 2025, the agriculture, forestry, and working land to provide 25% of our renewable energy and produce safe, abundant and affordable fuels H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act: Renewable and woody biomass S. 317: Electric Cap and Trade Act H.R. 3221: New Direction of Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Renewable and woody biomass sections H.R. 670/S. 339: Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act S. 357: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 386: Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act H.R. 395: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act S. 426: Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act H.R. 517: Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2007 H.R. 547: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act H.R. 6: Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007: CAFE Standards, biofuels, biofuels R&D S. 672: Rural Community Renewables Energy Bonds Act S. 875: Security & Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 S. 919: Healthy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 931: America's Domestic Fuels Act S. 962: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R. 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 S. 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act H.R. 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H.R.3321: Clear Energy Tax Stimulus Act (Amendment 4419) H.R.5236/S.2558: Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2006

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Energy bill and other energy relating issues concerning AGA including energy bill issues and LIHEAP; Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas; Increased Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641); Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764); The NEED Act (HR 2784); The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437); Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506);

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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. Trade Representative (USTR)

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)

Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 4986, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. H.R. 6566, American Energy Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. H.R.6533, to carry out conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. H.R.6636, to protect farmers against any harm from food from genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6637, to give protection to farmers and ranchers that may be harmed by genetically engineered organisms. H.R.6670, to take certain actions to increase access to various fuels and lower energy prices. H.R.6709, to enhance U.S. path toward energy independence. H.R.6899, to reduce U.S. dependency on oil via clean and renewable, alternative fuels. S.3485, to increase number of automobiles capable of using higher-level blends of renewable fuels. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.

Client expense: $1,679,028 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), The NEED Act (HR 2784), Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764 Increases Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641)

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

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. S. 1073: Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act S. 1115: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act S. 1158: Alternative Fuels Standards Act H.R. 1300: Program for Real Energy Security Act S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 1596: Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007 S. 162: National Fuels Initiative S. 167: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act H.R. 2643/S. 1696: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008: Diesel Emission Reduction Program H.R. 2641/S. 1751: Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act 2008: Off-highway Engine R&D Program H.R. 1772: Rural Wind Energy Development Act S. 193: Energy Diplomacy and Security Act H.R. 1945: Energy for Our Future Act H.R. 196: Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 197: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources H.R. 559/S. 23: Biofuels Security Act H.R. 2337: Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act H.Con.Res 25/S.Con.Res 3: Expressing the issue of Congress that it is the goal of the U.S. that no later than January 1, 2025, the agriculture, forestry, and working land to provide 25% of our renewable energy and produce safe, abundant and affordable fuels H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act: Renewable and woody biomass S. 317: Electric Cap and Trade Act H.R. 3221: New Direction of Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Renewable and woody biomass sections H.R. 670/S. 339: Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act S. 357: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 386: Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act H.R. 395: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act S. 426: Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act H.R. 517: Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2007 H.R. 547: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act H.R. 6: Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007: CAFE Standards, biofuels, biofuels R&D S. 672: Rural Community Renewables Energy Bonds Act S. 875: Security & Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 S. 919: Healthy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 931: America's Domestic Fuels Act S. 962: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R. 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 S. 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act H.R. 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H.R.3321: Clear Energy Tax Stimulus Act (Amendment 4419) H.R.5236/S.2558: Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2006

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007 H.R. 3220 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and consumer Protection Act H.R. 6377 - Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R. 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes. H.R. 6346 - To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes. H.R. 6330 - To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 - To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an expeditious environmentally responsible program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, and for other purposes H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 6566 - American Energy Act S. 3202 - KC-Tanker Recompete Act - To prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Defense on the KC-X tanker contract, and for other purposes related to that contract

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 183 - Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007 S. 357 - To improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution From Vehicles

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. S. 1073: Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act S. 1115: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act S. 1158: Alternative Fuels Standards Act H.R. 1300: Program for Real Energy Security Act S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 1596: Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007 S. 162: National Fuels Initiative S. 167: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act H.R. 2643/S. 1696: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008: Diesel Emission Reduction Program H.R. 2641/S. 1751: Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act 2008: Off-highway Engine R&D Program H.R. 1772: Rural Wind Energy Development Act S. 193: Energy Diplomacy and Security Act H.R. 1945: Energy for Our Future Act H.R. 196: Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 197: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources H.R. 559/S. 23: Biofuels Security Act H.R. 2337: Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act H.Con.Res 25/S.Con.Res 3: Expressing the issue of Congress that it is the goal of the U.S. that no later than January 1, 2025, the agriculture, forestry, and working land to provide 25% of our renewable energy and produce safe, abundant and affordable fuels H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act: Renewable and woody biomass S. 317: Electric Cap and Trade Act H.R. 3221: New Direction of Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Renewable and woody biomass sections H.R. 670/S. 339: Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act S. 357: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 386: Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act H.R. 395: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act S. 426: Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act H.R. 517: Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2007 H.R. 547: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act H.R. 6: Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007: CAFE Standards, biofuels, biofuels R&D S. 672: Rural Community Renewables Energy Bonds Act S. 875: Security & Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 S. 919: Healthy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 931: America's Domestic Fuels Act S. 962: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R. 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 S. 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act H.R. 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H.R.3321: Clear Energy Tax Stimulus Act (Amendment 4419) H.R.5236/S.2558: Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2006

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)

Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), The NEED Act (HR 2784), Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764 Increases Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641)

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. S. 2973, American Energy Production Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act. H.R. 6170, Clean Coal Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

-H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for Investment in coal-to-liquid fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits. -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants; Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal; Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams; Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 and S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capactiy Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Reserach, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions; Title VII, coal technologies. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles. - Energy Policy Act Implementation.

Client expense: $1,133,599 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 3.(PL-109-59), SAFETEA-LU. Supported Act in 2005 and continue monitoring its implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Began preparing for the Act's next reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounds.

Client expense: $1,665,228 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2, 3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquid fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits. -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies. -S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing. -S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles - H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles. -H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of, All titles. -S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels. -H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles. -H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act, All Titles.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles. -H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles. -H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2, 3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquid fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits. -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles. -H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles - S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R. 1506 - Fuel Economy Reform Act S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 183 - Improved Passenger Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2007. S. 357 - To improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution From Vehicles.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 6 - To enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming, and for other purposes. S. 875 - SAFE Energy Act of 2007 H.R. 3220 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and consumer Protection Act H.R. 6377 - Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R. 6251 - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders of existing leases who do not diligently develop the lands subject to such existing leases or relinquish such leases, and for other purposes. H.R. 6346 - To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes. H.R. 6330 - To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. H.R.5911, to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels. H.R.6022, to suspend petroleum acquisition for Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6186, to establish a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.6316, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through carbon trading market. H.R.6324, to facilitate the importation of ethanol. H.R.6346, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.6384, to provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence. H.R.6385, to provide effort to provide alternative energy solutions to U.S. dependence on foreign oil. S.2927, to increase oil supplies and lower oil costs by suspending Strategic Petroleum Reserve acquisitions. S.3126, to provide for development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3 (PL 109-59). Supported in 2005 and continued monitoring the Act's implementation, particularly with respect to projects of national significance. Also, began preparation for the Act's reauthorization in 2009. S. 875. Security and Fuel Efficiency Act. Opposed section 105 that increases maximum truck weights to 97,000 pounts.

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

Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)

-H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for Investment in coal-to-liquid fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits. -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants; Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal; Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams; Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 and S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capactiy Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Reserach, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions; Title VII, coal technologies. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles. - Energy Policy Act Implementation.

Client expense: $779,914 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, PROGRESS Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2007. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08. S. 1602, Clean Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007. Senate Energy Tax Bill (offered as amendment to H.R. 6). Monitor all legislative issues related to the coal and coal-to-liquids industry, including excise taxes, climate change, and federal energy policy.

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

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, PROGRESS Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2007. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08. S. 1602, Clean Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007. Senate Energy Tax Bill (offered as amendment to H.R. 6). Monitor all legislative issues related to the coal and coal-to-liquids industry, including excise taxes, climate change, and federal energy policy.

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

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

-H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for Investment in coal-to-liquid fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits. -S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities. -H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants; Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal; Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams; Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy. -S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft. -H.R. 1267 and S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capactiy Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles. -S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Reserach, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions; Title VII, coal technologies. - S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles. - S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles. - Energy Policy Act Implementation.

Client expense: $717,627 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $190,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007. S. 987, Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1227, Clean Coal Act. S. 1297, Advanced Clean Fuels Act of 2007. S. 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007. S. 1324, National Low Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007. S. 1419, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient, and Secure Energy Act of 2007. S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007. S. 2323, Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Act of 2007. S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008. H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 547, Advanced Infrastructure Research and Development Act. H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Bill for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008. Monitor implementation of H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. (P.L. 110-140)

Client expense: $1,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.6/S. 103 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; H.R. 670/S. 339 DRIVE Act of 2007; S. 875 SAFE Energy Act of 2007; H.R. 2354/S. 133 American Fuels Act of 2007; H.R. 16 Chesapeake Bay Restoration Enhancement Act of 2007; U.S. DOE Programs: Hydrogen and Fuel Cells; Reformulated Gasoline; Alternative Fuels; Power Generation; Clean Coal; U.S. EPA Programs: Reformulated Gasoline; Alternative Fuels; Underground Storage Tanks; IRIS; MACT; HAP; AEGL; HPV; ICCA; U.S. DOT. Programs: RSPA Portable Fuel Cell Regulations; Fuel Cell Transit Bus.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. S. 1073: Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act S. 1115: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act S. 1158: Alternative Fuels Standards Act H.R. 1300: Program for Real Energy Security Act S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 1596: Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007 S. 162: National Fuels Initiative S. 167: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act H.R. 2643/S. 1696: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008: Diesel Emission Reduction Program H.R. 2641/S. 1751: Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act 2008: Off-highway Engine R&D Program H.R. 1772: Rural Wind Energy Development Act S. 193: Energy Diplomacy and Security Act H.R. 1945: Energy for Our Future Act H.R. 196: Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 197: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources H.R. 559/S. 23: Biofuels Security Act H.R. 2337: Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act H.Con.Res 25/S.Con.Res 3: Expressing the issue of Congress that it is the goal of the U.S. that no later than January 1, 2025, the agriculture, forestry, and working land to provide 25% of our renewable energy and produce safe, abundant and affordable fuels H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act: Renewable and woody biomass S. 317: Electric Cap and Trade Act H.R. 3221: New Direction of Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Renewable and woody biomass sections H.R. 670/S. 339: Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act S. 357: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 386: Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act H.R. 395: Cellulosic Entanol Development and Implementation Act S. 426: Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act H.R. 517: Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2007 H.R. 547: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act H.R. 6: Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007: CAFE Standards, biofuels, biofuels R&D S. 672: Rural Community Renewables Energy Bonds Act S. 875: Security & Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 S. 919: Healthy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 931: America's Domestic Fuels Act S. 962: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R. 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 S. 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act H.R. 5341: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. S. 1073: Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act S. 1115: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act S. 1158: Alternative Fuels Standards Act H.R. 1300: Program for Real Energy Security Act S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 1596: Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007 S. 162: National Fuels Initiative S. 167: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act H.R. 2643/S. 1696: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008: Diesel Emission Reduction Program H.R. 2641/S. 1751: Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act 2008: Off-highway Engine R&D Program H.R. 1772: Rural Wind Energy Development Act S. 193: Energy Diplomacy and Security Act H.R. 1945: Energy for Our Future Act H.R. 196: Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 197: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources H.R. 559/S. 23: Biofuels Security Act H.R. 2337: Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act H.Con.Res 25/S.Con.Res 3: Expressing the issue of Congress that it is the goal of the U.S. that no later than January 1, 2025, the agriculture, forestry, and working land to provide 25% of our renewable energy and produce safe, abundant and affordable fuels H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act: Renewable and woody biomass S. 317: Electric Cap and Trade Act H.R. 3221: New Direction of Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Renewable and woody biomass sections H.R. 670/S. 339: Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act S. 357: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 386: Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act H.R. 395: Cellulosic Entanol Development and Implementation Act S. 426: Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act H.R. 517: Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2007 H.R. 547: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act H.R. 6: Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007: CAFE Standards, biofuels, biofuels R&D S. 672: Rural Community Renewables Energy Bonds Act S. 875: Security & Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 S. 919: Healthy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 931: America's Domestic Fuels Act S. 962: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R. 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 S. 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act H.R. 5341: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program to offer crop insurance to producers of experimental biofuel crops and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. S. 1073: Clean Fuels and Vehicles Act S. 1115: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act S. 1158: Alternative Fuels Standards Act H.R. 1300: Program for Real Energy Security Act S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 1596: Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007 S. 162: National Fuels Initiative S. 167: Cellulosic Ethanol Development and Implementation Act H.R. 2643/S. 1696: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008: Diesel Emission Reduction Program H.R. 2641/S. 1751: Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act 2008: Off-highway Engine R&D Program H.R. 1772: Rural Wind Energy Development Act S. 193: Energy Diplomacy and Security Act H.R. 1945: Energy for Our Future Act H.R. 196: Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act of 2007 H.R. 197: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources H.R. 559/S. 23: Biofuels Security Act H.R. 2337: Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act H.Con.Res 25/S.Con.Res 3: Expressing the issue of Congress that it is the goal of the U.S. that no later than January 1, 2025, the agriculture, forestry, and working land to provide 25% of our renewable energy and produce safe, abundant and affordable fuels H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act: Renewable and woody biomass S. 317: Electric Cap and Trade Act H.R. 3221: New Direction of Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act: Renewable and woody biomass sections H.R. 670/S. 339: Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act S. 357: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act S. 386: Cellulosic Ethanol Incentive Act H.R. 395: Cellulosic Entanol Development and Implementation Act S. 426: Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act H.R. 517: Independence from Oil with Agriculture Act of 2007 H.R. 547: Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act H.R. 6: Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007: CAFE Standards, biofuels, biofuels R&D S. 672: Rural Community Renewables Energy Bonds Act S. 875: Security & Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007 S. 919: Healthy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act of 2007 H.R. 931: America's Domestic Fuels Act S. 962: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 H.R. 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 S. 987: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act H.R. 5341: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506), The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437), The NEED Act (HR 2784). Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641)

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

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.153, expresses need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio. H.RES.651 to commend Brazil on its oil-dependence reduction efforts. H.R.6, to move the U.S. to greater energy independence through renewable fuel production. H.R.143, to provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. H.R.349, to amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain 10 percent renewable fuel. H.R.370, to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. H.R.395, to amend the Clean Air Act for grants for cellulosic ethanol projects. H.R.559, to promote renewable fuel. H.R.570, to expand through grants infrastructure necessary to increase alternative fuel availability. H.R.620, to set up a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowance. H.R.635, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of renewable fuel in gasoline. H.R.670, to increase use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies. H.R.720, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.729, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.791, to increase renewable fuel content of gasoline in U.S. H.R.969, to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. H.R.1133, to provide for the energy independence of the U.S. H.R.1252, to protect consumers from fuel price-gouging. H.R.1300, to improve vehicle technology and distribution of alternative fuels. H.R.1451, to provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil. H.R.1945, to improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. H.R.2010, to set up a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the U.S. H.R.2037, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to meet U.S. goals for renewable fuels. H.R.2154, to improve U.S. energy security through better renewable energy systems. H.R.2178, to amend the Clean Air Act to increase amount of biofuel in diesel fuel. H.R.2218, to provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve. H.R.2237, to promote energy policy reforms and alternative energy. H.R.2261, to encourage energy sources from rural America, including biofuels and wind energy. H.R.2256, to promote biofuels and other energy issues. H.R.2354, to reduce U.S. dependence on oil through use of alternative fuels. H.R.2337, to promote energy policy reforms. H.R.2421, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. H.R.2428, to enhance efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development. H.R.2454, to include B20 biodiesel blends as alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes. H.R.2556, to enhance U.S. energy security through promotion of biofuels. H.R.2763, to enhance research and development of biofuels. H.R.2809, to ensure the U.S. leads in developing energy technology. H.R.2858, to promote production and use of ethanol. H.R.2848, to amend the 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R.2950, to promote new energy energy technologies. H.R.3044, to promote use of anaerobic digesters by farmers and rural businesses to produce renewable energy. H.R.3059, to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles. H.R.3101, to amend the 2000 Biomass Research and Development Act. H.R.3118, to promote the production and use of ethanol. H.R.3207 to provide a national energy security strategy for the U.S. H.R.3220, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence. H.R.3221, to move U.S. toward greater energy independence and give tax breaks to renewable energy makers. H.R.3236, to promote greater energy efficiency. H.R.3237, to facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid. H.R.3238, to promote development of renewable fuels infrastructure. H.R.3435, to improve U.S. energy security by increasing alternative fuel sources. H.R.3775, to optimize energy efficiency via research and development efforts. H.R.4066, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. H.R.4226, to speed up U.S. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. H.R.5236, to promote the fuel use of certain materials harvested from public lands. H.R.5437, to promote alternative and renewable fuels. To increase U.S. energy independence. H.R.5529, to direct creation of international renewable energy agency. S.CON.RES.3, expresses U.S. goal of increasing renewable resources share of energy consumed. S.133, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.280, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through tradeable allowances. S.298, to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.339, to promote U.S. energy independence through use of alternative fuels. S.426, to use ethanol import tariffs on research and development of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol. S.485, to amend the Clean Air Act by establishing a global warming pollution cap-and-trade program. S.533, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.541, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.768, to increase fuel economy standards for cars. S.828, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.859, to fund study on feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipelines. S.875, to reduce the oil intensity of the U.S. economy. S.962, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to reauthorize carbon capture and storage research and development. S.987, to promote biofuels. S.1037, to create a strategic refinery reserve. S.1321, to promote biofuels. S.1403, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, giving bioenergy crop incentives. S.1435, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase capacity of Strategic Petroleum Reserve. S.1491, to amend 2000 Agricultural Risk Protection Act by giving E-85 fuel infrastructure installation grants. S.1766, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and use. S.1791, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help biodiesel fuel education. S.1813, to amend the 2005 Energy Policy Act to help in financing of local biorefineries. S.1837, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to aid bioenergy storage. S.1884, to amaend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to help ag energy programs. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2058, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole. S.2149, to amend 1992 Energy Policy Act with incentives for diversifying fuels. S.2155, to amend the 1992 Energy Policy Act to encourage clean energy technology. S.2299, to develop recommendations on national aquatic animal health plan. S.2306, to encourage use of renewable fuel in the U.S. S.2323, to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research and development. Issues other than legislation: Environmental/Superfund Implications of global warming treaty. Biotechnology and genetically modified organisms. Conservation Incentives. National energy policy. Renewable energy. Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Animal Feeding Operations. Water resource issues. Agricultural chemicals. Fuel storage. Endangered species. Fisheries management

Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), 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. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. H.R. 1267, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007. H.R. 1300, PROGRESS Act. H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08. H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2007. S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2007. S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007. S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007. S. 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007. S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08. S. 1602, Clean Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007. Senate Energy Tax Bill (offered as amendment to H.R. 6). Monitor all legislative issues related to the coal and coal-to-liquids industry, including excise taxes, climate change, and federal energy policy.

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

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE