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2014 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act - public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act - entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act - entire bill . 601, the Water Resources Development Act - Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - entire bill H.R. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization - provisions relating to local boards S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act - entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act - entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act - entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act - entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act - entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization - entire bill S. 1690, the Second Chance Act - entire bill S. 1738, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act - entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act - provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act - entire bill H.R. 4800/S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act - entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act - Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act - entire bill. H.R. 3313, to authorize land into trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians - entire bill H.R. 4165, the Justice for All Reauthorization Act - entire bill H.R. 4660/S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations - funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP. H.R. 4757/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill - transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding H.R. 4903/S. 2534, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations - Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach FY 2015 Interior Appropriations - Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools; reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations - funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants Surface Transportation Legislation Reauthorization - program funding, highway bridges, pavement preservation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas Development Proposed Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian LandEffluent Limit Guidelines President's Climate Plan FRAC Act S 1135, HR 1921 Toxic Substance Control Act Proposal related to hydraulic fracturing- HR 2728 Chemicals in Commerce Act House Discussion Draft Chemical Safety Improvement Act S 1009 Proposed EPA redefinition of "Waters of the United States" Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act - HR 5078
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1963, the Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 1419, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 254 and S. 26, the Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act H.R.1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135, FRAC Act Unnumbered, House Hydropower Legislation S. 2280- A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline H.R. 3979- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
Client expense: $33,659 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1963, the Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 1419, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 254 and S. 26, the Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act H.R.1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135, FRAC Act Unnumbered, House Hydropower Legislation S. 2280- A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline H.R. 3979- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
Client expense: $33,659 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. 5171 FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 4923 FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5609 HR 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, opposing provisions regarding applications of pesticides in waters of the United States. HR 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs, opposing provisions that weaken the Clean Air Act. HR 4, Jobs for America Act, opposing regulatory reform provisions. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014, opposing provisions that undermine EPA and Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. HR. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, opposing provisions that weaken regulatory oversight.
| Democratic |
| NY |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Government Issues
S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act entire billS. 601, the Water Resources Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act entire bill H.R. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization provisions relating to local boards S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization entire bill S. 1690, the Second Chance Act entire bill S. 1738, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act entire bill H.R. 4800/S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act entire bill. H.R. 3313, to authorize land into trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians entire bill H.R. 4165, the Justice for All Reauthorization Act entire bill H.R. 4660/S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP. H.R. 4757/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding H.R. 4903/S. 2534, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach FY 2015 Interior Appropriations Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools; reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants Surface Transportation Legislation Reauthorization program funding, highway bridges, pavement preservation Exclusion of new oil and gas leases off the California Coastin the Proposed 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program Regulations Governing the Acknowledgement of Indian Tribes
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. 5171 FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 4923 FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5609 HR 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2014, opposing provisions regarding applications of pesticides in waters of the United States. HR 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs, opposing provisions that weaken the Clean Air Act. HR 4, Jobs for America Act, opposing regulatory reform provisions. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2363, Bipartisan Sportsmens Act of 2014, opposing provisions that undermine EPA and Corps of Engineers regulatory authority.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas Development Proposed Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian LandEffluent Limit Guidelines President's Climate Plan FRAC Act S 1135, HR 1921 Toxic Substance Control Act Proposal related to hydraulic fracturing- HR 2728 Chemicals in Commerce Act House Discussion Draft Chemical Safety Improvement Act S 1009 Proposed EPA redefinition of "Waters of the United States" Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act - HR 5078
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1963, the Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 1419, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 254 and S. 26, the Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act H.R.1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135, FRAC Act Unnumbered, House Hydropower Legislation
Client expense: $32,029 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2014 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Hydraulic fracturing; H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act. The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, H.R. 1921 and S. 1135. The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act, S. 1234 and H.R. 2513. The Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, changes to the Pennsylvania State Program General Permit-4 (PASPGP-4). Endangered Species Act/Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R. 1314, S. 19, H.R. 4716 and S. 2394.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 367 Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; opposing many provisions that would delay or repeal clear air protections S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) HR 2609, 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: lobbied against underlying language and amendments to weaken clean water act Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. _____ FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. _____ FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety.
Client expense: $5,572 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas Development Proposed Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian LandEffluent Limit Guidelines President's Climate Plan FRAC Act S 1135, HR 1921 Toxic Substance Control Act Proposal related to hydraulic fracturing- HR 2728 Chemicals in Commerce Act House Discussion Draft Chemical Safety Improvement Act S 1009
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2014 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 367 Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; opposing many provisions that would delay or repeal clear air protections S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act in the House) lobbying against weakening of nepa requirementsHR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) HR 2609, 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: lobbied against underlying language and amendments to weaken clean water act Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety H.R. _____ FY 2015 Interior/ EPA Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. _____ FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, opposing provisions that undermine the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authority. S. _____ FY 2015 Appropriations Amendments, amendments to various appropriations proposals that would undermine EPA authority to adopt clean water and clean air regulations. H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R 4854, Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. H.R. 5077, Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014, opposing the legislation in its entirety. S. 2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge, opposing the legislation in its entirety.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 678 and S. 306, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act H.R. 267, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 545, Hydropower Improvement Act of 2013H.R. 1963, the Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 1419, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 254 and S. 26, the Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act H.R.1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135, FRAC Act Unnumbered House hydropower bill
Client expense: $44,236 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Hydraulic fracturing; H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act. The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, H.R. 1921 and S. 1135. The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act, S. 1234 and H.R. 2513. The Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, changes to the Pennsylvania State Program General Permit-4 (PASPGP-4).Endangered Species Act/Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R. 1314, S. 19, H.R. 4716 and S. 2394.
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Government Issues
S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act entire billS. 601, the Water Resources Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act entire bill H.R. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization provisions relating to local boards S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization entire bill S. 1690, the Second Chance Act entire bill S. 1738, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act entire bill H.R. 4800/S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act entire bill. H.R. 3313, to authorize land into trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians entire bill H.R. 4165, the Justice for All Reauthorization Act entire bill H.R. 4660/S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP. H.R. 4757/S. 2438, the FY 2015 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding H.R. 4903/S. 2534, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 4923, the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach FY 2015 Interior Appropriations Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools; reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants Surface Transportation Legislation Reauthorization program funding, highway bridges, pavement preservation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA Study of Hydraulic Fracturing New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas Development Proposed Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian LandEffluent Limit Guidelines Social Cost of Carbon President's Climate Plan FRAC Act S 1135, HR 1921 Toxic Substance Control Act Proposal related to hydraulic fracturing- HR 2728 Chemicals in Commerce Act House Discussion Draft Chemical Safety Improvement Act S. 1009
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2014 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HOUSE H.R. 1154-BREATHE Act-(Support All) H.R. 1175- FRESHER Act-(Support All) H.R. 1921-Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013-(Support)HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 0524-To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act.-(Oppose) H.R. 2609-The Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act-(Oppose) H.R. 2773-Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2013-(Support) H.R. 2824-Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America Act-(Oppose) H.R. 3495-River Paddling Protection Act-(All Sections) H.R. 2259-North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2014-(All Sections) H.R. 2279-Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013-(Oppose) H.R. 3964-Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act-(All Sections) SENATE S. 0601-Water Resources Development Act-(seeking to strike some provisions) S. 1009-Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(Oppose as written, support strengthening amendments) S. 1135-FRAC Act-(Support) S. 1232-Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2013-(All Sections) S. 1961-Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act-(Neutral) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Carbon Rule CRA-(Oppose) Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act-(Oppose) Fee on Carbon-(Discussion Draft Carbon Fee bill from Waxman, Whitehouse, Schatz, Blumenuar) Strong Bill-(Was introduced by Senator Kerry in 2012 and will now be updated and re-introduced by Senator Gillibrand, we were supportive)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 678 and S. 306, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act H.R. 267, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 545, Hydropower Improvement Act of 2013H.R. 1963, the Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 1419, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 254 and S. 26, the Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act H.R.1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135, FRAC Act Unnumbered House and Senate bills, Hydropower legislation
Client expense: $41,152 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislation S. 601 Water Resources Development Act (Senate WRDA Bill)S. 1135 FRAC Act H.R. 1921 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 H.R.139 : Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act H.R. 1175, the Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation (FRESHER) Act. H.R. 1154, the Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects (BREATHE) Act S. 23 - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act H.R. 2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (House Farm bill) H.R. 3188 - Yosemite Rim Fire Emergency Salvage Act H.R. 3333 Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 S. 1784 Oregon and California Land Grant Act of 2013 S. 954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Senate Farm Bill) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (House WRDA Bill) S. 1396 A bill to authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency to award mitigation financial assistance in certain areas affected by wildfires S. 1966 National Forest Jobs and Management Act of 2014 H.R. 2954 Public Access and Lands Improvement Act McClintock Amdt, Lummis Admt #7, and Labrador Amdt #11 to H .R. 2954 Ellison NEPA Amendment to H.R. 3590 Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act H.R. 2641 RAPID Act H.R. 1459 Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act H.R. 3547 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014: Division G --DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2014 H.R. 2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 2112 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act S. 2083 American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 1900 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act Rulemakings DOI, Bureau of Land Management; 43 CFR 3160; Well Stimulation, Including Hydraulic Fracturing, on Federal and Indian Lands; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 31635 77 FR 27691 pages 31635 -31677 27691 -27711 (May 11, 2014, 20123)
Client expense: $137,571 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Hydraulic fracturing; the EPA's "Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources". The BLM proposed hydraulic fracturing rule. H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act. H.R. 2850, EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act. The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, H.R. 1921 and S. 1135. The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act, S. 1234 and H.R. 2513.The Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, changes to the Pennsylvania State Program General Permit-4 (PASPGP-4). Endangered Species Act/Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R. 1314 and S. 19.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 8 American Tax Payer Relief Act local government impacts S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act entire billS. 601, the Water Resources Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 662, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act entire bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act entire bill H.R. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization provisions relating to local boards H.R. 858/ S. 766, the Rural Housing Preservation Act - definition of rural S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2647, 2013 Farm Bill pest detection; specialty crops H.R. 1014, exempting military technicians from sequestration entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act entire bill S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 entire bill S. 1690, the Second Chance Act entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act entire bill FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act entire bill. FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP, and the Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants FY 2015 Interior Appropriations reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants H.R. 2610/S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding Conversion technology H.R. 3313, to authorize land into trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians entire bill FEMA reimbursements for natural disasters Hydraulic Fracturing 404 Permit for County Flood Control Facilities Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2014 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 367 Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; opposing many provisions that would delay or repeal clear air protections S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.)Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (HR 1947) version without SNAP etc, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act (HR 6083) ag and food stamps programs: lobbied against amendments and bill language that weakened clean water act requirements HR 2609, 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: lobbied against underlying language and amendments to weaken clean water act Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change. H.R. 2824, opposing legislation that overturns stream buffer zone protections in its entirety
Client expense: $13,098 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA Study of Hydraulic Fracturing New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas Development Proposed Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing on Public LandEffluent Limit Guidelines Social Cost of Carbon President's Climate Plan FRAC Act S 1135, HR 1921 Toxic Substance Control Act Proposal related to hydraulic fracturing- HR 2728
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 678 and S. 306, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act H.R. 267, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 545, Hydropower Improvement Act of 2013H.R. 1963, the Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 1419, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 254 and S. 26, the Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act H.R.1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135, FRAC Act
Client expense: $25,887 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2013 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HOUSE H.R. 0367-The Reins Act-(Oppose - undermines EPA authority to issue clean air and water standards) H.R. 0764-Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act-(Support) H.R. 0765-Water System Resiliency and Sustainability Act-(Support)HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 1154-BREATHE ACT-(All-Support) H.R. 1175-Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (FRESHER)-(All-Support) H.R. 1877-Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2013-(Support) H.R. 1921-FRAC Act-(Support) H.R. 2609-The Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act-(Oppose) H.R. 2773-Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2013-(Support) H.R. 2825-The Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act (CLEANER Act)-(Support) H.R. 2983-Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act-(Support) H.R. 3080-Water Resources Development Act of 2013-(Oppose) H.R. 4471-Gasoline Regulations Act-(Oppose) SENATE S. 0332-Climate Protection Act of 2013-(Support) S. 0601-Water Resources Development Act-(seeking to strike some provisions) S. 1009-Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(Neutral) S. 1135-FRAC Act-(Support) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(All, but we have not taken a position on the bill yet.) Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act-(Oppose) Fee on Carbon-(Discussion Draft Carbon Fee bill from Waxman, Whitehouse, Schatz, Blumenuar) Strong Bill-(Was introduced by Senator Kerry in 2012 and will now be updated and re-introduced by Senator Gillibrand, we were supportive)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
S. 15 - the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 367- the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill S. 1135 & H.R. 1921 - the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC) Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 - all aspects of the billProposed Carbon Pollution Standards for New and Existing Power Plants
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 367 Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; opposing many provisions that would delay or repeal clear air protections S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act in the House) lobbying against weakening of nepa requirementsHR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.) Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (HR 1947) version without SNAP etc, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act (HR 6083) ag and food stamps programs: lobbied against amendments and bill language that weakened clean water act requirements HR 2609, 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: lobbied against underlying language and amendments to weaken clean water act Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing) H.J. Res 59: joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. (opposing any provisions that would undermine EPAs ability to regulate carbon pollution) HR. 3856 Electricity Security and Affordability Act, opposing the legislation in its entirety as the bill would prevent administrative action on climate change.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislation H.R. 1294 Self-Sufficient Communities Land Act S. 601 Water Resources Development ActH.R 3080 Water Resources Reform and Development Act H.R. 1154, the Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects (BREATHE) Act H.R. 1175, the Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation (FRESHER) Act. H.R.139 : Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act S. 661 To Amend the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2013 S. Con. Res. 8 Budget Resolution Act H.R. 1345 Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 H.R. 818 Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act H.R. 139 Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act H.R. 740 Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act S. 340 Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act H.R. 1964 National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act H.R. 2231 Offshore Energy And Jobs Act H.R. 1921 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135 FRAC Act S.327 Good Neighbor Forestry Act H.R 1526 Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act H.R. 1442 Depleting Risk from Insect Infestation, Soil Erosion, and Catastrophic Fire Act H.R. 1511 To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes. S. 661 A bill to amend the Health Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year-period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes. H.R. 1895 National Forest Emergency Response Act H.R. 678 Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act H.R. 657 Grazing Improvement Act S. 745 National Forest Insect and Disease Treatment Act of 2013 H.R. 2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 1900 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 1965 The Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act H.R. 1394 The Planning for American Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (House Farm bill) S. 1300 - Stewardship Contracting Reauthorization and Improvement Act H.R. 587 - Niblack and Bokan Mountain Mining Area Roads Authorization Act H.R. 3188 - Yosemite Rim Fire Emergency Salvage Act S. 783/H.R. 527 - Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 H.R. 1526 - Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities House Joint Res. 59 (FY2014 Continuing Resolution) House Joint Res. 369 (FY2014 Continuing Resolution) Nomination of Sally Jewell to be Interior Secretary H.R. 3333 Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 S. 1479 Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 S. 1784 Oregon and California Land Grant Act of 2013 H.R. 3301 North American Energy Infrastructure Act S. 954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (Senate Farm Bill) H.R. 3080 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (House WRDA Bill)FY 2014 Interior, Environment and Related Appropriations Act H.R. 2775 FY 2014 Continuing Appropriations Act H.R. 3547 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 Rulemakings DOI, Bureau of Land Management; 43 CFR 3160; Well Stimulation, Including Hydraulic Fracturing, on Federal and Indian Lands; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 31635 77 FR 27691 pages 31635 -31677 27691 -27711 DOI; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017; 76 FR 70156 (November 10, 2011) DOI, Bureau of Land Management, Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Final Integrated Activity Plan, 78 FR 13080-13081 (February 26, 2013) DOI; Bureau of Land Management, Record of Decisions for the Revision of Resource Management Plans of the Western Oregon Bureau of Land Management Districts at 74 FR 829-830 (January 8, 2009).
Client expense: $83,744 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2013 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Hydraulic fracturing; the EPA's "Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources". The BLM proposed hydraulic fracturing rule. H.R. 2728, Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act . H.R. 2850, EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act. The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, H.R. 1921 and S. 1135. The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act, S. 1234 and H.R. 2513.The Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, changes to the Pennsylvania State Program General Permit-4 (PASPGP-4). Endangered Species Act/Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R. 1314 and S. 19.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 8 American Tax Payer Relief Act local government impacts S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act entire billH.R. 399, Levee Vegetation Policy Review Act entire bill S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 662, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act entire bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act entire bill H.R. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization provisions relating to local boards H.R. 858/ S. 766, the Rural Housing Preservation Act - definition of rural S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2647, 2013 Farm Bill pest detection; specialty crops H.R. 1014, exempting military technicians from sequestration entire bill S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act entire bill S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 entire bill S. 1690, the Second Chance Act entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act entire bill H.R. 2410/S. 1244, FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act entire bill. S. 1329, FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP, and the Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative H.R. 2609/S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach H.R. 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants FY 2014 Interior Appropriations reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants H.R. 2610/S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding Conversion technology H.R. 3313, to authorize land into trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians entire bill FEMA reimbursements for natural disasters Hydraulic Fracturing 404 Permit for County Flood Control Facilities Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA Study of Hydraulic Fracturing New Source Performance Standards for Oil and Gas Development Proposed Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing on Public LandEffluent Limit Guidelines Social Cost of Carbon President's Climate Plan FRAC Act S. 1135, H.R. 1921 Toxic Substance Control Act
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2013 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislation H.R. 1294 Self-Sufficient Communities Land Act S. 601 Water Resources Development ActH.R. 1154, the Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects (BREATHE) Act H.R. 1175, the Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation (FRESHER) Act. H.R.139 : Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act S. 661 To Amend the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2013 S. Con. Res. 8 Budget Resolution Act H.R. 1345 Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 H.R. 818 Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act H.R. 139 Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act H.R. 740 Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act S. 340 Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act H.R. 1964 National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act H.R. 2231 Offshore Energy And Jobs Act H.R. 1921 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135 FRAC Act S.327 Good Neighbor Forestry Act H.R 1526 Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act H.R. 1442 Depleting Risk from Insect Infestation, Soil Erosion, and Catastrophic Fire Act H.R. 1511 To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes. S. 661 A bill to amend the Health Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year-period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes. H.R. 1895 National Forest Emergency Response Act H.R. 678 Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act H.R. 657 Grazing Improvement Act S. 745 National Forest Insect and Disease Treatment Act of 2013 H.R. 2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 1900 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 1965 The Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act H.R. 1394 The Planning for American Energy Act of 2013 H.R. 2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (House Farm bill) S. 1300 - Stewardship Contracting Reauthorization and Improvement Act H.R. 587 - Niblack and Bokan Mountain Mining Area Roads Authorization Act H.R. 3188 - Yosemite Rim Fire Emergency Salvage Act S. 783/H.R. 527 - Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 H.R. 1526 - Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities House Joint Res. 59 (FY2014 Continuing Resolution) House Joint Res. 369 (FY2014 Continuing Resolution) Nomination of Sally Jewell to be Interior SecretaryRulemakings DOI, Bureau of Land Management; 43 CFR 3160; Well Stimulation, Including Hydraulic Fracturing, on Federal and Indian Lands; Proposed Rule at 78 FR 31635 77 FR 27691 pages 31635 -31677 27691 -27711 (May 1124, 20123) DOI; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017; 76 FR 70156 (November 10, 2011) DOI, Bureau of Land Management, Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Final Integrated Activity Plan, 78 FR 13080-13081 (February 26, 2013) DOI; Bureau of Land Management, Record of Decisions for the Revision of Resource Management Plans of the Western Oregon Bureau of Land Management Districts at 74 FR 829-830 (January 8, 2009). Other NOAA; Department of Commerce, 74 FR 207; Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Seismic Surveys in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, Alaska (October 21, 2009)
Client expense: $146,579 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
S. 15 - the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 367- the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill S. 1135 & H.R. 1921 - the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC) Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 - all aspects of the billProposed Carbon Pollution Standards for New Power Plants
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2013 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 8 American Tax Payer Relief Act local government impacts S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act entire billFH.R. 399, Levee Vegetation Policy Review Act entire bill S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 662, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act entire bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act entire bill H.R,. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization provisions relating to local boards relating to local boards H.R. 858/ S. 766, the Rural Housing Preservation Act - definition of rural S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2647, the 2013 Farm Bill pest detection; speciality crops H.R. 1014, exempting miliary technicians from sequestration entire bill S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act entire bill S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act entire bill H.R. 2410/S. 1244, FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act entire bill. S. 1329, FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP, and the Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative H.R. 2609/S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach H.R. 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants FY 2014 Interior Appropriations reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants H.R. 2610/S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding Conversion technology FEMA reimbursments for natural disasters Hydraulic Fracturing Indian Land Into Trust 404 Permit for County Flood Control Facilities Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2013 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 8 American Tax Payer Relief Act local government impacts S. 45, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act entire bill H.R. 30/S. 242, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act public health and preparedness provisions S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act entire billFH.R. 399, Levee Vegetation Policy Review Act entire bill S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Regional Sediment Management projects S. 662, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 entire bill S. 783/H.R. 684, the Marketplace Fairness Act entire bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act entire bill H.R,. 803/S.1356, the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization provisions relating to local boards relating to local boards H.R. 858/ S. 766, the Rural Housing Preservation Act - definition of rural S. 954/H.R. 1947/H.R. 2647, the 2013 Farm Bill pest detection; speciality crops H.R. 1014, exempting miliary technicians from sequestration entire bill S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization entire bill S. 1135 FRAC Act entire bill H.R. 1177, the Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act entire bill H.R. 1318, the PROMISE Act entire bill H.R. 1413, the SelectUSA Authorization Act entire bill H.R. 1440, the ENFORCE Act entire bill S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 entire bill H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy & Jobs Act provisions related to offshore drilling in the CA Coast H.R. 2280/S. 1175, the Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act entire bill H.R. 2410/S. 1244, FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations - Agricultural Pests, APHIS funding, WIC H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act entire bill H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act Army Corps Projects; Army Corps Reforms; Harbor Maintenance Tax, Levee Vegetation Policy H.R. 3090/S.1019 Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act entire bill. S. 1329, FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations funding for local law enforcement activities, including youth delinquency prevention, local law enforcement technology needs, domestic abuse programs, drug treatment, SCAAP, and the Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative H.R. 2609/S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Funding for: Lower Mission Creek; Lake Cachuma Recreation Area; Goleta Beach H.R. 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations - local homeland security and disaster preparedness activities, including public safety, public health, emergency management personnel, communications infrastructure, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, and Emergency Management Performance Grants FY 2014 Interior Appropriations reinstatement of OCS Moratorium; Funding for EPA Section 103 & 105 grants to State and Local Agencies S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations funding for CDC State & Local Capacity, Bioterrorism Hospital Program. Funding for Community Services and Social Services Block Grants H.R. 2610/S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill transportation program funding; funding for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, HOPWA funding, Elderly Housing funding Conversion technology FEMA reimbursments for natural disasters Hydraulic Fracturing Indian Land Into Trust 404 Permit for County Flood Control Facilities Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Secure Rural Schools
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2013 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Natural Gas Act Section 5, refund authority issues generally HR 271, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013HR 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 Natural gas export issues generally HR 1189, American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2013 HR 1191, Keep American Natural Gas Here Act of 2013 S 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S 1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 HR 1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2013 S 1135, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2013
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 678 and S. 306, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act H.R. 267, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 545, Hydropower Improvement Act of 2013H.R. 1963, Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act H.R. 254, S. 26, Bonneville Unit Clean Hydropower Facilitation Act S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S.1419, Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 H.R.1921, Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135, FRAC Act
Client expense: $23,562 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2013 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HOUSE H.R. 0367-The Reins Act-(Oppose - undermines EPA authority to issue clean air and water standards) H.R. 0764-Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act-(Support) H.R. 0765-Water System Resiliency and Sustainability Act-(Support)HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 1154-BREATHE ACT-(All-Support) H.R. 1175-Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (FRESHER)-(All-Support) H.R. 1877-Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2013-(Support) H.R. 1921-FRAC Act-(Support) H.R. 2609-The Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act-(Oppose) H.R. 2773-Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act of 2013-(Support) H.R. 2825-The Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act (CLEANER Act)-(Support) H.R. 2983-Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development (SHARED) Act-(Support) H.R. 4471-Gasoline Regulations Act-(Oppose) SENATE S. 0332-Climate Protection Act of 2013-(Support) S. 0601-Water Resources Development Act-(seeking to strike some provisions) S. 1009-Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(Neutral) S. 1135-FRAC Act-(Support) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(All, but we have not taken a position on the bill yet.) Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act-(Oppose) Fee on Carbon-(Discussion Draft Carbon Fee bill from Waxman, Whitehouse, Schatz, Blumenuar) Strong Bill-(Was introduced by Senator Kerry in 2012 and will now be updated and re-introduced by Senator Gillibrand, we were supportive)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
2013 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Hydraulic fracturing; the EPA's "Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources". The BLM proposed hydraulic fracturing rule. The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, H.R. 1921 and S. 1135. The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act, S. 1234 and H.R. 2513. The Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, changes to the Pennsylvania State Program General Permit-4 (PASPGP-4).Endangered Species Act/Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R. 1314 and S. 19.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2013 · third_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HR 367 Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013; opposing many provisions that would delay or repeal clear air protections S 601 Water Resources Development Act; opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3080 Water Resources and Development Act -in the House) - lobbying against weakening of nepa requirements HR 2218, the coal ash legislation. (goes in CAW section.)Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (HR 1947) version without SNAP etc, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act (HR 6083) ag and food stamps programs: lobbied against amendments and bill language that weakened clean water act requirements HR 2609, 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill: lobbied against underlying language and amendments to weaken clean water act Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Agencies FY 2014 Appropriations (no number yet) S 1470/HR 2937 Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act (oppose NEPA limitations) HR 1175 Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013 (support for provisions that protect public health from impacts of fracking.) HR 2825 To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. (support for provisions requiring greater oversight of some wastes.) HR 1877 Clean Water SRF Bill (support legislation that re-authorizes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund) S 1135/HR 1921 FRAC Act (support legislation that requires disclosure of fluids used during hydraulic fracturing)
Client expense: $13,014 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Specific lobbying issues: H.R. 3 - Northern Route Appropriations Act H.R. 1154 - BREATHE Act H.R. 1175 - FRESHER ActH.R. 1921 and S. 1135 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act Issues other than legislation: - Army Corps of Engineers coal export terminal NEPA review - Bureau of Land Management proposed well stimulation regulations - Bureau of Land Management Powder River Basin coal leasing program - Bureau of Land Management oil and gas programs - Surface Transportation Board Tongue River Railroad NEPA review
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2013 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Northern Route Appropriations Act H.R. 1154 - BREATHE Act H.R. 1175 - FRESHER Act H.R. 1921 and S. 1135 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals ActIssues other than legislation: - Army Corps of Engineers coal export terminal NEPA review - Bureau of Land Management proposed well stimulation regulations - Bureau of Land Management Powder River Basin coal leasing program - Bureau of Land Management oil and gas programs - Surface Transportation Board Tongue River Railroad NEPA review
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
S. 15 - the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill H.R. 367- the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill S. 1135 & H.R. 1921 - the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC) Act - all aspects of the bill H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2013 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
HOUSE H.R. 0367-The Reins Act-(Oppose - undermines EPA authority to issue clean air and water standards) H.R. 0764-Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act-(Support) H.R. 0765-Water System Resiliency and Sustainability Act-(Support)HOUSE (Continued) H.R. 1154-BREATHE ACT-(Support All) H.R. 1175-Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013-(Support All) H.R. 1877-Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2013-(Support) H.R. 1921-Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013-(Support) H.R. 4471-Gasoline Regulations Act-(Oppose) SENATE S. 0332-Climate Protection Act of 2013-(Support) S. 0601-Water Resources Development Act-(seeking to strike some provisions) S. 1009-Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(Neutral) S. 1135-FRAC Act-(Support) NOT YET INTRODUCED (NYI) Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act-(Oppose) Fee on Carbon-(Discussion Draft Carbon Fee bill from Waxman, Whitehouse, Schatz, Blumenuar) Strong Bill-(Was introduced by Senator Kerry in 2012 and will now be updated and re-introduced by Senator Gillibrand, we were supportive) Chemical Safety Improvement Act-(All, but we have not taken a position on the bill yet.)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2013 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 875 - A bill to provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes; H.R. 1462 - RFS Reform Act, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit EPA from approving the introduction of gasoline that contains greater than 10 percent ethanol, and for other purposes; H.R. 1175 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2013, all sections including those pertaining to permitting; H.R. 1154 - BREATHE Act, all sections including aggregation; and S. 1135 and H.R. 1921 - FRAC Act, all sections including those pertaining to drinking water loopholes.
Client expense: $215,345 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislation H.R. 1294 Self-Sufficient Communities Land ActS. 601 Water Resources Development Act H.R. 1154, the Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects (BREATHE) Act H.R. 1175, the Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation (FRESHER) Act. H.R.139 : Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act S. 661 To Amend the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2013 S. Con. Res. 8 Budget Resolution Act H.R. 1345 Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 H.R. 818 Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act H.R. 139 Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act H.R. 740 Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act S. 340 Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act H.R. 1964 National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act H.R. 2231 Offshore Energy And Jobs Act H.R. 1921 Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1135 FRAC Act S.327 Good Neighbor Forestry Act H.R 1526 Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act H.R. 1442 Depleting Risk from Insect Infestation, Soil Erosion, and Catastrophic Fire Act H.R. 1511 To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes. S. 661 A bill to amend the Health Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to promote timely emergency rehabilitation and restoration of Federal forest land impacted by catastrophic events, to redirect for a 5-year-period funding normally made available for land acquisition to mechanical forest treatment and salvage operations due to catastrophic events, and for other purposes. H.R. 1895 National Forest Emergency Response Act H.R. 678 Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act H.R. 657 Grazing Improvement Act S. 745 National Forest Insect and Disease Treatment Act of 2013 Nomination of Sally Jewell to be Interior Secretary Rulemakings DOI, Bureau of Land Management; 43 CFR 3160; Well Stimulation, Including Hydraulic Fracturing, on Federal and Indian Lands; Proposed Rule at 77 FR 27691 pages 27691 -27711 (May 11, 2012) DOI; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017; 76 FR 70156 (November 10, 2011) Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Final Integrated Activity Plan, 78 FR 13080-13081 (February 26, 2013) DOI; Bureau of Land Management, Record of Decisions for the Revision of Resource Management Plans of the Western Oregon Bureau of Land Management Districts at 74 FR 829-830 (January 8, 2009). Other NOAA; Department of Commerce, 74 FR 207; Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Seismic Surveys in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, Alaska (October 21, 2009)
Client expense: $335,049 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Minerals Management Service, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Hydraulic fracturing; the EPA's "Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources". The BLM proposed hydraulic fracturing rule. The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, H.R. 1921 and S. 1135. The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act, S. 1234 and H.R. 2513. The Chemical Safety Improvement Act, S. 1009.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, changes to the Pennsylvania State Program General Permit-4 (PASPGP-4). Endangered Species Act/Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R. 1314 and S. 19.
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2013 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Air emissions from transportation vehicles and equipment rules and legislation; climate change and energy legislation and agency action; clean water act legislation, guidance, and regulations; SECURE Water Act implementation; hydraulic fracturing legislation, rulemaking, guidance, studies; drinking water quality; water availability; water infrastructuring; including S. 601, H.R. 524, H.R. 2127, H.R. 1921, H.R. 2513, S. 332, S. 1135, S. 1234, S. 1006, H.R. 1175, S. 861
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)