Forest Carbon Incentives Program Act of 2009

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. 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.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. H.R.6087, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. H.R.6273, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act. S.3735, to amend Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010. S.3834, Representation for Farmers Act. 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: $200,000 · 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)

S2747, Land Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2009; Action on America's Great Outdoors Initiative including specific provisions relating to landscape scale conservation; Action on S1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, including specific provisions relating to the Oil Spill, climate change programs, and US energy policy for reduction of greenhouse gas producing fossil fuel consumption, international climate change programs, climate change assessment and information sharing specifically relating to the change in temperature and precipitation, Title II Emissions Reduction from Reduced Deforestation Parts D&E domestic and international offset provisions, including specifically provisions to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation; HR3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to permanent funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund projects, Forest Legacy projects, renewable energy siting issues, restoration funding, ocean trust, and Gulf Restoration; HR2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to adaptation funding, renewable energy on public lands, forest impacts, alternative energy environmental implications and siting of alternative energy facilities as addressed (i.e. solar and wind) including: Energy Policy Act, Solar EIS, Energy by Design, Wyden Bill, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, Alternate Energy Bill and the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee;HR4227, Incentives to Increase Use of Renewable Biomass Act of 2009; S1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, with specific provisions relating to a new framework and dedicated support to help people adapt to the impacts of a changing climate, here in America;S1576, Forest Carbon Incentives Program Act of 2009;S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to energy efficiency and alternative energy; S2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, including specific provisions to curb carbon emissions and return revenues to consumers, and permanent authorization for Land and Water Conservation Fund; S2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to Title III, international climate change adaptation; S2729, Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2009, specifically relating to Title II, Carbon Conservation Program; Interagency Climate Change Adaptation Task Force, for the development of recommendations for adapting to climate change impacts both domestically and internationally S3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act, and the Environmental Protection Agencys authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases, generally. Discussion on S1470, Forest Jobs and Recreation Act of 2009. CONTACTED COVERED OFFICIALS: Assistant Secretary, Water and Science, United States Department of Interior; Deputy Assistant Secretary, United States Department of Interior; Counselor to the Secretary, United States Department of Interior Strategic Planner, Bureau of Land Management; Deputy Assistant Director, Renewable Resources & Planning, Bureau of Land Management; Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management; Senior Advisor to the Secretary for the Rocky Mountains and Southwest, United States Department of Interior; Director, Legislative Affairs, United States Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture; Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning, United States Department of Interior; Director, Ecosystem Management, United States Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture; Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Environment and Climate, United States Department of Agriculture; Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change; Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement; Special Assistant to the President for Energy and Environment; Deputy Director, Council of Environmental Quality

FY 2010 Appropriations S. 588; H.R. 1093 Residency Caps H.R. 3; S. 5; S. 30 Stem Cell S. 1576 Minority Improvement S. 1066 Medical Affordability Act H. R. 1788, S. 458 False Claims Correction Act S. 484 Research Misconduct Clinical Trials NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Pathways for Biosimilars Act (H.R. 1548) Prevention Research Centers Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 Health Care Reform (H.R. 3590)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. 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.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. H.R.5124, to restrict any pesticide containing atrazine. H.R.5343, Advanced Biofuel Investment Act of 2010. H.R.5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act. H.R.5632, Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010. S.3381, to amend the Clean Air Act regarding the term renewable biomass. S.3439, Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010. 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

Action on S1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, including specific provisions relating to international climate change programs; climate change assessment and information sharing, including specific provisions relating to the change in temperature and precipitation; HR3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to permanent funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund projects, Forest Legacy projects, renewable energy siting issues, restoration funding, ocean trust, and Gulf Restoration; the Solar and Wind Energy Leasing Act of 2010; HR2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to adaptation funding; HR4227, Incentives to Increase Use of Renewable Biomass Act of 2009; the role of forest and agriculture in carbon regulation legislation; S1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S1576, Forest Carbon Incentives Program Act of 2009; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to energy efficiency and alternative energy; S2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; and S2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009. Covered Officials Contacted: Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change; Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement; Special Assistant to the President for Energy and Environment; Associate Administrator for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency; Secretary of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture; Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment, United States Department of Agriculture; and Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Environmental and Climate, United States Department of Agriculture.

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Climate change/ global warming, provisions related to carbon sequestration and funding for adaptation and mitigation. HR 2192Climate Change Safeguards for Natural Resources Conservation Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 1933 Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S 1576 Forest Carbon Incentives Act S 690, HR 2213 Reauthorization of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act S 479, HR 965 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Authorization S 1214, HR 2565 National Fish Habitat Conservation Act American Power Act: Kerry/Lieberman Climate/Energy Bill (bill not yet introduced)

Client expense: $47,114 · Firm income: Not reported

FY 2010 Appropriations S. 588; H.R. 1093 Residency Caps H.R. 3; S. 5; S. 30 Stem Cell S. 1576 Minority Improvement S. 1066 Medical Affordability Act H. R. 1788, S. 458 False Claims Correction Act S. 484 Research Misconduct Clinical Trials NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Pathways for Biosimilars Act (H.R. 1548) Prevention Research Centers Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 Health Care Reform (H.R. 3590)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Climate change/ global warming, provisions related to carbon sequestration and funding for adaptation and mitigation. HR 2192Climate Change Safeguards for Natural Resources Conservation Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 1933 Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S 1576 Forest Carbon Incentives Act S 690, HR 2213 Reauthorization of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act S 479, HR 965 Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Authorization S 1214, HR 2565 National Fish Habitat Conservation Act Kerry - Graham - Lieberman Climate/Energy (bill not yet introduced)

Client expense: $73,926 · Firm income: Not reported

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. 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.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. H.R.4512, to require implementation of country-of-origin disclosure requirements on motor vehicle fuels. H.R.4940, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend some tax incentives for fuel alcohol. S.J.RES.26, disapproving of an EPA rule on endangerment finding for greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act. 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

Action on new energy and climate change legislation to be introduced by Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman, including specific provisions relating to among other things the national security implications of climate change; HR 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to permanent funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund projects, Forest Legacy projects, renewable energy siting issues, and restoration funding; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to adaptation funding, S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, including specific provisions relating to international climate change programs; climate change assessment and information sharing, including specific provisions relating to the change in temperature and precipitation in watersheds; H.R. 4227, Incentives to Increase Use of Renewable Biomass Act of 2009; the role of forest and agriculture in carbon regulation legislation; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 1576, Forest Carbon Incentives Program Act of 2009; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, specific provisions related to energy efficiency and alternative energy; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; and S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009. Covered Officials Contacted: Counselor to the Secretary, Department of Agriculture; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior; Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement; Associate Administrator for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency; Deputy Chair, Council on Environmental Quality; Special Assistant to the President for Energy and Environment; Assistant Director for Adaptation, Council on Environmental Quality; Science Advisor to the Deputy Secretary, US Department of the Interior; Counselor to the Secretary, US Department of the Interior; Deputy Director for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior; Deputy Director for Congressional Affairs, Department of the Interior; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Lands and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior; and Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management. Mark Kramer - Prior Gov't experience: Feb 1989-Dec 1990: Economist, Western Water issues, USDA Economic Research Service, Washington DC Jan 1991-Sept 1995: Program Examiner, Natural Resources Division, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President Feb 1997-Mar 2000: Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Cal Dooley, U.S. House of Representatives

FY 2010 Appropriations S. 588; H.R. 1093 Residency Caps H.R. 3; S. 5; S. 30 Stem Cell S. 1576 Minority Improvement S. 1066 Medical Affordability Act H. R. 1788, S. 458 False Claims Correction Act S. 484 Research Misconduct Clinical Trials NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Pathways for Biosimilars Act (H.R. 1548) Prevention Research Centers Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 Health Care Reform (H.R. 3590)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Climate change/ global warming, provisions related to carbon sequestration and funding for adaptation and mitigation. HR 2192Climate Change Safeguards for Natural Resources Conservation Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 1933 Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S 1576 Forest Carbon Incentives Act

Client expense: $20,701 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Climate change/ global warming, provisions related to carbon sequestration and funding for adaptation and mitigation. HR 2192Climate Change Safeguards for Natural Resources Conservation Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 1933 Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S 1576 Forest Carbon Incentives Act

Client expense: $20,701 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Climate change/ global warming, provisions related to carbon sequestration and funding for adaptation and mitigation. HR 2192Climate Change Safeguards for Natural Resources Conservation Act of 2009. S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 1933 Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S 1576 Forest Carbon Incentives Act

Client expense: $20,701 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

FY 2010 Appropriations S. 588; H.R. 1093 Residency Caps H.R. 3; S. 5; S. 30 Stem Cell S. 1576 Minority Improvement S. 1066 Medical Affordability Act H. R. 1788, S. 458 False Claims Correction Act S. 484 Research Misconduct Clinical Trials NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Pathways for Biosimilars Act (H.R. 1548) Prevention Research Centers Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 Health Care Reform

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. 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.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. H.R.3852, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to help the Chesapeake Bay Program. H.R.4187, to amend 1996 Water Resources Development Act to modify Chesapeake Bay program. S.1733, to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, and for other purposes. S.1816, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve, reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Program. S.2729, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes. S.2779, to help management of sediment and nutrient loss in Upper Mississippi River Basin. S.2835, to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment. S.2877, to create program to regulate entry of fossil carbon into U.S. commerce to promote clean energy jobs. 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

Action on HR 3534, Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to permanent funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund projects, Forest Legacy projects, renewable energy siting issues, and restoration funding; H.R. 1190, Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2009; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, including specific provisions relating to adaptation funding, forest carbon offsets, cost containment, renewable biomass, international trade, level of emission reductions, international trade, and land acquisition funding; proposed legislation for planning and implementation of coastal adaptation to climate change; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, including specific provisions relating to international climate change programs, adaptation, reducing global warming pollution, and disposition of allowances; climate change assessment and information sharing, including specific provisions relating to the change in temperature and precipitation in watersheds; the role of forest and agriculture in carbon regulation legislation; definition of biomass; S. 1576, Forest Carbon Incentives Program Act of 2009; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; and S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009. Covered Officials Contacted: Deputy Assistant Secretary, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior; Deputy Director for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior; Deputy Director for Congressional Affairs, Department of the Interior; Deputy Assistant Secretary, Lands and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior; Chair, Council on Environmental Quality; Assistant Secretary, Water and Science, Department of the Interior; Counselor to the Secretary, Department of Agriculture; Biomass Program Director, Department of Energy; Counselor to the Secretary, US Department of the Interior; Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change; Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement; Secretary, Department of Agriculture; Special Assistant to the President for Energy and Environment; Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, Environmental Protection Agency; Associate Administrator for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency; Science Advisor to the Deputy Secretary, US Department of the Interior; and Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management.

FY 2010 Appropriations S. 588; H.R. 1093 Residency Caps H.R. 3; S. 5; S. 30 Stem Cell S. 1576 Minority Improvement S. 1066 Medical Affordability Act H. R. 1788, S. 458 False Claims Correction Act S. 484 Research Misconduct Clinical Trials NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Pathways for Biosimilars Act (H.R. 1548) Prevention Research Centers Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 Health Care Reform

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Climate change/ global warming, provisions related to carbon sequestration and funding for adaptation and mitigation. HR 2192Climate Change Safeguards for Natural Resources Conservation Act of 2009. S__Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act(bill not introduced yet). S 1576 Forest Carbon Incentives Act

Client expense: $17,143 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.232, to create a federal greenhouse gas registry. H.R.864, to amend 20005 Energy Policy Act to provide renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees. H.R.260, to authorize loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology. 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.R.2129, to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. H.R.2263, to amend the Clean Air Act to waive lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. H.R.2454, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. H.R.2846, to increase energy independence and job creation, and other purposes. H.R.2880, to establish a carbon incentive program for greenhouse gas emissions reductions on farm land. H.R.2895, to amend 1978 Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, to promote energy independence and other. H.R.2998, to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, and other purposes. S.787, to amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify U.S. jurisdiction over U.S. water. S.828, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuel pipeline projects. S.943, to amend Clean Air Act to allow waiver of lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements. S.949, to amend 2005 Energy Policy Act to improve energy loan guarantee program. S.1095, to amend Clean Air Act to convert renewable fuel standard into low-carbon fuel standard. S.1148, to amend Clean Air Act relating to renewable fuel program. H.R.3136, to extend grant program for energy property in lieu of tax credits. S.1576, to establish a carbon incentives program. S.1666, to require EPA to satisfy conditions before granting ethanol blend waivers. S.AMDT.2521, to clarify agriculture secretarys authority on coordination of biobased product activities. 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

FY 2010 Appropriations S. 588; H.R. 1093 Residency Caps H.R. 3; S. 5; S. 30 Stem Cell S. 1576 Minority Improvement S. 1066 Medical Affordability Act H. R. 1788, S. 458 False Claims Correction Act S. 484 Research Misconduct Clinical Trials NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Pathways for Biosimilars Act (H.R. 1548) Prevention Research Centers Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY 2010 Appropriations S. 588; H.R. 1093 Residency Caps H.R. 3; S. 5; S. 30 Stem Cell S. 1576 Minority Improvement S. 1066 Medical Affordability Act H. R. 1788, S. 458 False Claims Correction Act S. 484 Research Misconduct Clinical Trials NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)