A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes.
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2010 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
SJ Res 26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the EPA relating to the endangerment finding and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act S 3072, A bill to suspend, during the 2 yr period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any EPA action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. S 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass," and for other purposes. S 787, Clean Water Restoration Act HR 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act Clean air issues Boiler MACT issues
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to electricity investment and production; H.R. 4213, "Tax Extenders Act of 2009" (multiple tax extensions); H.R. 4210, "Storage Act of 2009"; S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; S. 722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 1091, "Storage Act of 2009"
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009"; S. 787 "The Clean Water Restoration Act" (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues); S. ___, "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant legislation"; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc.); S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate); clean air regulation; S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets); S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes); S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate ploicy/assistance); S. 1816, H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.J. Res. 76, H.J. Res. 77, S.J. Res. 26, resolutions disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the defination of renewable biomass to the difinition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454,"American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009," all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009", all provisions; S.787, "Clean Water Restoration Act", all provisions; S. 1215, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act ", all provisions; H.R. 2766, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009", all provisions. H.R.493, "Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009", all provisions; S.Res. 64, "Recognizing the need for the Environmental Protection Agency to end decades of delay and utilize existing authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to comprehensively", provisions related to the regulation of coal ash; Coal Ash management issues generally: Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act", all provisions; S. 1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009", all provisions; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act", all provisions; S.1733, "Clean Jobs and American Power Act", all provisions; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act", all provisions; S. 2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010", all provisions; "American Power Act Kerry-Lieberman Discussion Draft", all provisions; S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009", all provisions; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan", Senator Lugar, March 25, 2010 (outline, no bill), all provisions; S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009", all provisions; HR 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", all provisions; H.R.4572, "To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes", all provisions; H.R.4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act", all provisions; S.636, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002", all provisions; S.2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009", all provisions; S.3381, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes", all provisions. Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; The Warren County Power Station air permit; Nationwide permit application by the Town of St. Paul for the expansion and upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant to accommodate the pretreated wastewater from the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center; Town of St. Pauls application to expand and upgrade their wastewater treatment plant and potential effects on federally listed species and federally designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act.
2010 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally; S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development." H.R.2454, "To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy;" S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development."
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Corporate Taxation, generally; H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's);
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power; S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act"; S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010"; S. 1091, H.R. 4210 STORAGE Act; H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act"; H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010"; S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009"; S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes; S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; Dividend tax rate issues generally; S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010"; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of efficient natural gas technologies; S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; S Amdt 4319 to H.R. 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; H.R. 4851, "Continuing Extension Act of 2010"; H.R. 4849, "Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010"; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; H.R.4850, S. 3014, American Job Creation and Investment Act Discussion draft The Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010;
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009;S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act"; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act"; S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act;
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act, Section 316(b), provisions pertaining to cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, provisions pertaining to global climate; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions pertaining to climate change and energy efficiency; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to climate offsets; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, all provisions; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to climate change; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act, all provisions; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010, all provisions; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, all provisions; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010, all provisions; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act), provisions pertaining to electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act, all provisions; Climate Change legislation generally; Ocean policy generally.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to renewable energy, biofuels, biomass and bioenergy technologies / American Power Act (Senate) S.1733: Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act S.3381: Legislation to modify renewable biomass definitions Issues related to the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S.3381: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power; S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act"; S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010"; S. 1091, H.R. 4210 STORAGE Act; H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act"; H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010"; S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009"; S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes; S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; Dividend tax rate issues generally; S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010"; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of efficient natural gas technologies; S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; S Amdt 4319 to H.R. 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; H.R. 4851, "Continuing Extension Act of 2010"; H.R. 4849, "Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010"; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; H.R.4850, S. 3014, American Job Creation and Investment Act Discussion draft The Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010;
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009;S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act"; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act"; S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act;
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Biomass energy production, tax incentives and mandates - Forest sustainability and unintended consequences; biomass definition, carbon neutrality EPA Air Regulations-Boiler MACT and other air issues S. 3381-Baucus-Carper-Tester Biomass Bill-Biomass Definition
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Global Conservation Act (H.R.4959/S.3508) support Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act (H.R.509) support, advocating for changes Great Apes Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2010 (H.R.4416) - support, advocating for changes Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009 (H.R.411/S.529) - support Crane Conservation Act of 2009 (H.R.388/S.197) - support Animal Welfare Act advocating to include more robust reporting requirements for owners of captive tigers through promulgation of new regulations. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass (S.3381) oppose Investing in our Future Act of 2010 (H.R.5783) support A bill to establish a Global Climate Fund (not yet introduced) support A bill to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes (H.R. 4572) oppose Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (H.R.4753/S.3072) oppose Save our Energy Jobs Act (H.R.4396) oppose provisions regarding greenhouse gases Americas Great Outdoors Act of 2010 (S.303) support International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S.2870) support Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R.1080) - support Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009 (S.2859) - support Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R.860) support Reducing import of unsustainably harvested coral and coral dependent species (developing bill, not yet introduced) support H.J.Res.66, 76, and 77 Resolutions to overturn EPAs endangerment finding for greenhouse gases oppose A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act (H.R. 391) oppose Tiger Summit promoting high-level and coordinated US government participation in the tiger summit hosted in St. Petersburg, Russia in November 2010. A resolution supporting international tiger conservation efforts and the upcoming Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia (S.Res.680/H.Res.1722) support Recommend climate policy positions for the United States for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Cancun, Mexico
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Utilities
See addendum. nuclear waste storage -- H.Res.1466, a resolution of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to produce certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the potential use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. rail competition -- H.R.233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 R&D for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles -- H.R.445, the Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 cyber security -- H.R.2165, the Bulk Power System Protection Act cyber security -- H.R.2195, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act electricity transmission -- H.R.2211, the National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R.2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 chemical security -- H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R. 3082, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 advanced vehicle R&D -- H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 tax extenders -- H.R.4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R.4753, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act energy efficiency -- H.R.4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act tax incentives (dividend income tax relief, bonus depreciation, energy tax extenders) -- H.R.4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 bonus depreciation -- H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 electric transportation -- H.R.5442, the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan rail competition -- S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 natural gas regulation -- S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009 cyber security -- S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009"; cyber security -- S.946, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act clean coal R&D -- S.1134, the Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2010 Army Corps of Engineers funding -- S.1436, an original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes electricity transmission -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 clean energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 Clean Air Act legislation -- S.2995, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3079, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 renewable energy -- S.3381, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, and for other purposes energy efficiency -- S.3396, the Supply Star Act of 2010 energy security -- S.3535, the Next Generation Energy Security Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3590, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3591, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010 renewable electricity standared -- S.3813, the Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan
Client expense: $4,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act(GHG's); H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making. H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act ; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act(Global climate); S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act(GHG's); S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act(climate change, energy efficiency); S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009(climate offsets); S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009(climate change); S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act", (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act)(electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally. Ocean policy generally. S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making.
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act (GHG's); S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act (climate change, energy efficiency); S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (climate offsets); S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 (climate change); S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act, (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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: $110,000 · 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)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; HR 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; HR 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); HR 4934, Maintaining Agency Director on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); HJ Res 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; HJ Res 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases, under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H Res 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S 1622, Clean Air Protection Act (GHG's); S 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act (climate change, energy efficiency); S 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (climate offsets); S 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 (climate change); S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); S 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act, (SEC climate change guidance); S 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; SJ Res 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act") (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation; HR 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally. Ocean policy generally. S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); HR 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements).
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Public policy issues related to renewable biomass, the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), the Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, S. 3381 (A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass," and for other purposes); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Section 45 tax credit, energy efficiency & biomass research funding) HR 622 / S 870: Removing third party sale requirement of the Section 45 tax credit (entire bill) HR 890: American Renewable Energy Act (entire bill) HR 1190: Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act (entire bill) HR 2409 / S 1148: Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act (entire bill) HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act (renewable fuel and renewable energy programs) HR 2626 / S 1090: Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy Act (entire bill) HR 3985: Second Generation Biofuel Production Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4066: Making Permanent the Alternative Fuels Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4227: Incentives to Increase Use of Biomass Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 4374: Renewable Biomass Fairness Act (entire bill) HR 4389: Green Energy Paper Manufacturing Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 4853 / Senate Amendment 4753: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (timber REIT and renewable energy tax provisions) S 20: Clean Energy Standard Act (biomass provisions) S 433: Renewable Electricity Act (entire bill) S 536: Modifying the definition of "renewable biomass" in the RFS (entire bill) S 636: Amending the renewable biomass definition for the RFS (entire bill) S 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership & Energy Efficiency Act (entire bill) S 672: Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act (Section 5) S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES, natural gas provisions) S 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (renewable fuel program) S 3381: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain defintions of the term renewable biomass (entire bill) S 3464: Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (energy efficiency, energy standard and climate provisions) S 3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 (entire bill) Draft bill (no bill number): Kerry-Lieberman draft American Power Act bill for climate & energy legislation (entire bill) Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Energy Efficiency Programs, Biomass Technology, Fuel & Related Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard, Natural Gas Market Transparency, Industrial Energy Efficiency, Electricity De-coupling, Implementation of Biomass Crop Assistance Program, Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, Cellulosic Biofuels Tax Credit
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H. R. 2454 American Clean energy and Security Act; Greenhouse gas regulation and EPA regulation of coal plants, generally.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's);
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act;S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues);H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act;H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act;H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance) H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable Biomass Definition, S. 3576 and S.3381
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act, Section 316(b)-cooling water intake structure rule-making H.R. 4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" (carbon, emissions) S.636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009" (climate offsets) S. 2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 3072, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act " (carbon, emissions) S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass" S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act") (electric utility industry issues, including cost -containment and technology development) Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation Climate Change legislation generally H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate) S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act (climate change, energy efficiency) S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule
Client expense: $1,620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454,"American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009," all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009", all provisions; S.787, "Clean Water Restoration Act", all provisions; S. 1215, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act ", all provisions; H.R. 2766, "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2009", all provisions. H.R.493, "Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009", all provisions; S.Res. 64, "Recognizing the need for the Environmental Protection Agency to end decades of delay and utilize existing authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to comprehensively", provisions related to the regulation of coal ash; Coal Ash management issues generally: Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act", all provisions; S. 1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009", all provisions; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act", all provisions; S.1733, "Clean Jobs and American Power Act", all provisions; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal Act", all provisions; S. 2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010", all provisions; "American Power Act Kerry-Lieberman Discussion Draft", all provisions; S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009", all provisions; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan", Senator Lugar, March 25, 2010 (outline, no bill), all provisions; S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009", all provisions; HR 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", all provisions; H.R.4572, "To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes", all provisions; H.R.4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act", all provisions; S.636, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002", all provisions; S.2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009", all provisions; S.3381, "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes", all provisions. Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; Expected rules as required by the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act; The Warren County Power Station air permit; Nationwide permit application by the Town of St. Paul for the expansion and upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant to accommodate the pretreated wastewater from the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center; Town of St. Pauls application to expand and upgrade their wastewater treatment plant and potential effects on federally listed species and federally designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to electricity investment and production; H.R. 4213, "Tax Extenders Act of 2009" (multiple tax extensions); H.R. 4210, "Storage Act of 2009"; S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; S. 722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 1091, "Storage Act of 2009"
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009"; S. 787 "The Clean Water Restoration Act" (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues); S. ___, "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant legislation"; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc.); S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate); clean air regulation; S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation); S. 2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets); S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes); S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate ploicy/assistance); S. 1816, H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.J. Res. 76, H.J. Res. 77, S.J. Res. 26, resolutions disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the defination of renewable biomass to the difinition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act, provisions pertaining to clean water act jurisdictional issues; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act), provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry, including cost-containment and technology development; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean water Act, provisions pertaining to Clean Water jurisdictional issues; S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation, provisions pertaining to the electric utility industry; Climate Change legislation generally; Ocean policy generally.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4213, The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to energy extenders and pension relief; H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, provisions pertaining to renewable integration credit; S.722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to dividend tax relief; S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to the utility industry; H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, provisions pertaining to bonus depreciation.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development) S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Corporate Taxation, generally; H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); H.R. 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation H.R. 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property S 1408, H.R. 1835, S. 3815 Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies S 306, H.R. 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta S 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends S Amdt 4319 to H.R. 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's); S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act", (Tax credits for EV's); S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to renewable energy, biofuels, biomass and bioenergy technologies / American Power Act (Senate) S.1733: Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act S.3381: Legislation to modify renewable biomass definitions Issues related to the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Kerry-Lieberman energy/climate legislation
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
EPA Air Regulations-Boiler MACT and other air issues Biomass energy production, tax incentives and mandates-Forest sustainability and unintended consequences; biomass definition, carbon neutrality S.3381-Baucus-Carper-Tester Biomass Bill-Biomass Definition
Client expense: $760,743 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Public policy issues related to renewable biomass, the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), Kerry-Lieberman energy/climate legislation, the Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, S. 3381(A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation);
Client expense: $58,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 1 / PL 111-5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Section 45 tax credit, energy efficiency & biomass research funding) HR 622 / S 870: Removing third party sale requirement of the Section 45 tax credit (entire bill) HR 890: American Renewable Energy Act (entire bill) HR 1190: Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act (entire bill) HR 2409 / S 1148: Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act (entire bill) HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act (renewable fuel and renewable energy programs) HR 2626 / S 1090: Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy Act (entire bill) HR 3985: Second Generation Biofuel Production Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4066: Making Permanent the Alternative Fuels Tax Credit (entire bill) HR 4227: Incentives to Increase Use of Biomass Act of 2009 (entire bill) HR 4374: Renewable Biomass Fairness Act (entire bill) HR 4389: Green Energy Paper Manufacturing Act of 2009 (entire bill) S 20: Clean Energy Standard Act (biomass provisions) S 433: Renewable Electricity Act (entire bill) S 536: Modifying the definition of "renewable biomass" in the RFS (entire bill) S 636: Amending the renewable biomass definition for the RFS (entire bill) S 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership & Energy Efficiency Act (entire bill) S 672: Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act (Section 5) S 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES, natural gas provisions) S 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (renewable fuel program) S 3381: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain defintions of the term renewable biomass (entire bill) S 3464: Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (energy efficiency, energy standard and climate provisions) S 3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 (entire bill) Draft bill (no bill number): Kerry-Lieberman draft American Power Act bill for climate & energy legislation (entire bill) Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Energy Efficiency Programs, Biomass Technology, Fuel & Related Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard, Natural Gas Market Transparency, Industrial Energy Efficiency, Electricity De-coupling, Implementation of Biomass Crop Assistance Program, Alternative Fuels Tax Credit, Cellulosic Biofuels Tax Credit
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Utilities
See addendum. nuclear waste storage -- H.Res.1466, a resolution of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to produce certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the potential use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. rail competition -- H.R.233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 R&D for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles -- H.R.445, the Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 cyber security -- H.R.2165, the Bulk Power System Protection Act cyber security -- H.R.2195, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act electricity transmission -- H.R.2211, the National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 LIHEAP funding; loan guarantees -- H.R.2346, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 chemical security -- H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act advanced vehicle R&D -- H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 OTC derivatives -- H.R.4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 tax extenders -- H.R.4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R.4753, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act energy efficiency -- H.R.4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act bonus depreciation -- H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 electric transportation -- H.R.5442, the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan rail competition -- S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 natural gas regulation -- S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009 cyber security -- S. 773, the Cyber Security Act of 2009"; cyber security -- S.946, the Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act clean coal R&D -- S.1134, the Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2010 Army Corps of Engineers funding -- S.1436, an original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes electricity transmission -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 clean energy technology funding -- S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 Clean Air Act legislation -- S.2995, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 energy efficiency -- S.3079, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 energy efficiency -- S. 3177, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 renewable energy -- S.3381, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, and for other purposes energy efficiency -- S.3396, the Supply Star Act of 2010 energy security -- S.3535, the Next Generation Energy Security Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3590, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010 clean coal technology -- S.3591, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010 renewable electricity standared -- S.3813, the Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 pole attachments & utility spectrum -- FCC National Broadband Plan
Client expense: $2,920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's); Dividend tax rate issues generally; S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act", (Tax credits for EV's); S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency).
Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act(clean energy, energy independence); H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act(GHG's); H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act ; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act(Global climate); S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act(GHG's); S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act(climate change, energy efficiency); S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009(climate offsets); S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009(climate change); S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(carbon, emissions); S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act)(electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean Water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally. Ocean policy generally.
Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Renewable Biomass Definition, S. 3576 and S.3381
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
S.3381: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
-Global Conservation Act (H.R. 4959/S. 3508) - support -American Power Act (not yet introduced) - support with changes, advocating for international provisions and integrity of emissions reductions, advocating to drop or change provisions on biomass, nuclear, offshore drilling and EPA Clean Air Act authority -Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (S. 2729) support elements, advocating for revisions -International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 (S. 2835) support -Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 509) support, advocating for changes -Great Apes Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2010 (H.R. 4416) support, advocating for changes -Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 1454/S. 1567) support -Animal Welfare Act amendment (no specific bill number) advocating to include more robust reporting requirements for owners of captive tigers -Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3516)-working to strengthen -Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 (H.R. 3534) working to strengthen -International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S. 2870) support -Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2009 (S. 2859) support -Reducing import of unsustainably harvested coral and coral dependent species (no specific bill number) support -S.3381 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass, and for other purposes oppose -Investing in our Future Act of 2010 (H.R. 5783) support -House bill to establish a Global Climate Fund (not yet introduced) support -Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (H.R. 4753/S. 3072) oppose -To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 391 and H.R. 4572) oppose -H.J.Res. 77, 76, and 66 Resolutions to overturn EPAs endangerment finding for greenhouse gases oppose -Regulatory Changes to Captive Bred Wildlife Permitting for Tigers advocating for changes to remove the generic tiger exemption -The Global Tiger Summit promoting high-level and coordinated US government participation in the tiger summit to be hosted in St. Petersburg, Russia in November 2010
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010". All provisions relating to energy extenders. S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes. All provisions. H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act". All provisions relating to bonus depreciation. S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010". All provisions relating to tax credits for electric vehicles. S. 3715, "Charging America Forward Act". All provisions relating to tax credits for electric vehicles. S. 3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010". All provisions relating to the extension of tax credits for electric vehicles and energy efficiency.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Climate Change legislation generally. S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. All provisions. S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass. All provisions. Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act). All provisions relating to electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 3381: "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes", provision relating to the the definition of 'biomass'. Biomass Crop Assistance Program ("BCAP") authorized by the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 ("208 Farm Bill"). (75 Fed. Reg. 6264 (Feb. 8, 2010).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's); S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act", (Tax credits for EV's); S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); S 567, A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S Amdt 4319 to H.R. 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation; H.R. 4851, "Continuing Extension Act of 2010"; H.R. 4849, "Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010"; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; H.R.4850, S. 3014, American Job Creation and Investment Act; Discussion draft The Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010;
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, S. 3072 Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act;
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE