Sustainable Energy Act

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill. H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill

Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R. Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill. H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units. S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives.Support the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Oppose H.J. Res. 64 and S.J. Res 30, resolutions of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Oppose H.R. 3826/S.1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act, that blocks all EPA actions to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Support H.R. 3473, the floor vehicle for the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, which extended key expired tax incentives, including the Production Tax Credit that is essential to the continued growth of clean energy. Oppose H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, which only extends clean energy tax credits through the end of 2014 and supported a multi-year extension of tax credits to support economic development, create jobs, and reduce dangerous pollution. Oppose S. 2414, H.R. 4808, H.R. 4813, H.R. 4850 legislation that would undermine the EPAs ability to limit carbon pollution from power plants, the nations largest source of the pollution driving climate change. Encourage Secretary Jewell and the Department of the Interior not to include lease sales in the Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea or Bristol Bay planning areas in the 2017-2022 five year oil and gas program for the nation. Encourage the Administration to develop smart and reasonable methane standards for the oil and gas industry through EPA and Interior rulemakings. These actions will protect public health and help reduce a potent greenhouse gas, consistent with the goals of the Climate Action Plan. Support for H.R. 5559, the Bridge to a Clean Energy Future Act of 2014, legislation extending critical incentives for clean energy and energy efficiency. Support for H.R. 5796, States Choice Act that would make clear that a state carbon tax is a compliance option for states under the EPAs Clean Power Plan, which sets the first national limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Oppose S.2280 & H.R. 5682, a bill to automatically approve the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, which would transfer the worlds dirtiest oil through the American heartland to be exported at an international shipping port on the Gulf Coast. Oppose all other efforts to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline.

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill

Client expense: $4,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas; H.R. 3301-North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1587-Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act;S. 1768-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; H.R. 1900-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 2728-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; H.R. 3826/S. 1905-The Electricity Security and Affordability Act; H.R. 1616/S. 1392-Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 641-Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 1943-Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (Short-lived climate emissions; methane); S. 329-Sustainable Energy Act (oil and natural gas leases); H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013; S. 2112/H.R. 4293-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act; H.R. 4339-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 2170/H.R. 4286-American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014; S. 1767-Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 4338-To amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes; H.R. 2836-Electricity Security and Affordability Act and issues related to EPA and regulations establishing carbon capture technology; H.R. 2126-McKinley: Better Buildings Act of 2013; Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER); H.R. 6-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; S. 2083-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act; Issues related to workforce development in the oil and gas sector; H.R. 3301/S. 2823-North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 2-American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 4526-The 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014; S. 2274-A bill to expedite decisions on applications for authorization to export natural gas, and for other purposes; S. 2494-Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 4899-Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act of 2014 and related legislation; H.R. 4155-Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act; S. 2440-BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014; H.R. 3830/S. 1900-Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014; H.R. 2771-Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013; S. 192-Expedited Liquefied Natural Gas for American Allies Act of 2013; S. 2096-Freedom Through Energy Export Act; SAMDT2891 to H.R. 3979-Energy Security Act; S. 2638-Natural Gas Export Certainty Act of 2014.

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives.Oppose all efforts to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Oppose H.J. Res. 64 and S.J. Res 30, resolutions of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Oppose H.R. 3826/S.1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act, that blocks all EPA actions to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Oppose H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act, a dangerous bill that would gut the review process for approving cross-border pipeline applications. Oppose H.R. 4923, the FY15 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, which moves us backward on energy and environmental policy by slashing funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency while boosting funding for polluting, mature fossil fuel and nuclear generation technologies. Support H.R. 3473, the floor vehicle for the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, which extended key expired tax incentives, including the Production Tax Credit that is essential to the continued growth of clean energy. Oppose S. 2414, H.R. 4808, H.R. 4813, H.R. 4850 legislation that would undermine the EPAs ability to limit carbon pollution from power plants, the nations largest source of the pollution driving climate change. Oppose an amendment offered by Representative James Lankford (R-OK) to H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, which would force federal agencies to turn a blind eye to the economic costs of climate change. Oppose an amendment by Representative David McKinley (R-WV) to H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, which would prevent federal agencies from assessing the costs and dangers posed by climate change. Oppose an amendment by Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) to H.R. 4923, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, which would block all funding for the Department of Energys (DOE) Climate Model Development and Validation program.Oppose H.R. 4, the so-called Jobs for America Act a radical package of bills that threatens vital health and environmental safeguards and our public lands. Oppose H.R. 2, the so-called American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, a package of more than a dozen bills all of which the House has already voted on. This legislation amounts to a huge giveaway to big polluters and threatens the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the landscapes that support our outdoor economy; thwarts progress on climate change; and compromises communities ability to have a say in projects in their backyards. Encourage Secretary Jewell and the Department of the Interior not to include lease sales in the Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea or Bristol Bay planning areas in the 2017-2022 five year oil and gas program for the nation. Encourage the Administration to develop smart and reasonable methane standards for the oil and gas industry through EPA and Interior rulemakings. These actions will protect public health and help reduce a potent greenhouse gas, consistent with the goals of the Climate Action Plan. Support for H.R. 5559, the Bridge to a Clean Energy Future Act of 2014, legislation extending critical incentives for clean energy and energy efficiency.

Highway taxes, geothermal heat pump taxes, leaking underground storage tank taxes, S. 329, H.R. 259, H.R. 4426, H.R. 5021

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill

Client expense: $4,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2 American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; Division A Energy and Commerce - Title II Maintaining Diverse Electricity Generation and Affordability

Issues supporting natural gas policy in order to promote natural gas demand and protection of supply Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas H.R. 3301-North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 1587-Energy Infrastructure Improvement ActS. 1768-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act H.R. 1900-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2728-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 3826/S. 1905-The Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 1616/S. 1392-Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 H.R. 641-Ensuring Affordable Energy Act H.R. 1943-Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (Short-lived climate emissions; methane) S. 329-Sustainable Energy Act (oil and natural gas leases) H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 2112/H.R. 4293-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 4339-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act S. 2170-American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014 S. 1767-Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4338-To amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes H.R. 2836-Electricity Security and Affordability Act and issues related to EPA and regulations establishing carbon capture technology H.R. 2126-McKinley: Better Buildings Act of 2013 Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER) H.R. 6-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act S. 2083-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues supporting natural gas policy in order to promote natural gas demand and protection of supply Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas H.R. 3301-North American Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 1587-Energy Infrastructure Improvement ActS. 1768-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act H.R. 1900-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2728-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 3826/S. 1905-The Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 1616/S. 1392-Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 H.R. 641-Ensuring Affordable Energy Act H.R. 1943-Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (Short-lived climate emissions; methane) S. 329-Sustainable Energy Act (oil and natural gas leases) H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 S. 2112/H.R. 4293-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 4339-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act S. 2170-American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014 S. 1767-Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4338-To amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes H.R. 2836-Electricity Security and Affordability Act and issues related to EPA and regulations establishing carbon capture technology H.R. 2126-McKinley: Better Buildings Act of 2013 Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER) H.R. 6-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act S. 2083-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill

Client expense: $2,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R.1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; Entire Bill H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Entire Bill S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; Entire Bill S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units; Entire Bill H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act; Entire Bill

Highway taxes, geothermal heat pump taxes, leaking underground storage tank taxes, S. 329, H.R. 259, H.R. 5021, Preserving America's Transit and Highways Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Oppose efforts to weaken S. 2262, Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013, to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Oppose all efforts to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Oppose H.J. Res. 64 and S.J. Res 30, resolutions of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Support the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, extending incentives to clean energy, including extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and tax credits for energy efficiency. Oppose H.R. 3826/S.1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act, that blocks all EPA actions to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Support for the EPA and DOI advancing regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas systems the largest source of methane pollution in the U.S. Oppose H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act, a dangerous bill that would gut the review process for approving cross-border pipeline applications. Oppose H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014, which prioritizes oil industry profits at the expense of the publics interest in participating in government decision-making on energy projects in our backyards, sustaining robust local economies based on healthy public lands and coastal areas, and maintaining access to enjoy our public lands and preserving them for our children and grandchildren. Support Representative Earl Blumenauers amendment to H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act, which would eliminate up to $15.5 billion in taxpayer subsidies over the next 10 years by closing a royalty payment loophole for oil companies operating offshore. Oppose H.R. 4923, the FY15 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, which moves us backward on energy and environmental policy by slashing funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency while boosting funding for polluting, mature fossil fuel and nuclear generation technologies. Support H.R. 3473, the floor vehicle for the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, which extended key expired tax incentives, including the Production Tax Credit that is essential to the continued growth of clean energy. Oppose S. 2414, H.R. 4808, H.R. 4813, H.R. 4850 legislation that would undermine the EPAs ability to limit carbon pollution from power plants, the nations largest source of the pollution driving climate change. Oppose Representative David McKinleys an amendment to H.R.4435, the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would prevent the Department of Defense (DoD) from assessing the costs and dangers posed by climate change.

Issues supporting natural gas policy in order to promote natural gas demand and protection of supply Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas H.R. 3301 North American Energy Infrastructure Act HR 1587 Energy Infrastructure Improvement ActS. 1768 Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act H.R. 1900 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 2728 Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R. 3826, S. 1905 The Electricity Security and Affordability Act H.R. 1616, S. 1392 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 H.R. 641 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act H.R. 1943 Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (Short-lived climate emissions; methane) S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act (oil and natural gas leases) H.R. 2553 National Infrastructure Development bank Act of 2013 S.2112, H.R.4293 Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R.4339 Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act S.2170 American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014 S.1767 Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act H.R.4338 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes H.R. 2836 - Electricity Security and Affordability Act and issues related to EPA and regulations establishing carbon capture technology H.R. 2126 McKinley: Better Buildings Act of 2013 Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy review (QER)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Highway taxes, geothermal heat pump taxes and related regulations, S. 329, H.R. 259

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas S. 1961 Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units. S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion DraftH.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R. Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 6 Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 1905 Electricity Security and Affordability Act S. 2065 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support S. 1392, Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Support S. 332, Climate Protection Act to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes. Oppose all efforts to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, rejecting dirty fuels starting with the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and elevating climate changes impacts and solutions in the public discourse. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Work to stop efforts to weaken S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Oppose H.J. Res. 64 and S.J. Res 30, resolutions of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Support the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, extending incentives to clean energy, including extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and tax credits for energy efficiency. Oppose H.R. 3826/S.1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act, that blocks all EPA actions to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Oppose draft legislation led by Representative Whitfield and Senator Manchin to gut the EPAs ability to reduce harmful carbon pollution from power plants the nations largest source of emissions. Support for the EPA and DOI advancing regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas systems the largest source of methane pollution in the U.S.

Highway taxes, geothermal heat pump taxes and related regulations, S. 329, H.R. 259

Client expense: $100,000 · 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), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas

Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R. Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill

Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Highway taxes, geothermal heat pump taxes and related regulations, S. 329, H.R. 259

Client expense: $100,000 · 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), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Issues supporting natural gas policy in order to promote natural gas demand and protection of supply; Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas; S.1767 Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; S.1768 Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; H.R. 3301 North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1587 - Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act; H.R. 1900 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 2728 -Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; H.R. 3826, S. 1905 - The Electricity Security and Affordability Act; H.R. 1616, S.1392 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 641 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 1943 Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (short-lived climate emissions; methane); S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act (oil and natural gas leases); H.R. 2553 National Infrastructure Development bank Act of 2013

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

1) Tax Issues of IDC, Dual Capacity, Taxpayer and Intangible Drilling costs issues, as contained within the following bills: S.329 - Sustainable Energy Act; HR 2539: Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013 renewable energy credits; HR 2956 - End Welfare for Big Oil Act of 2013;

Client expense: $1,367,640 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support S. 1392, Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Support S. 332, Climate Protection Act to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes. Oppose all efforts to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, rejecting dirty fuels starting with the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and elevating climate changes impacts and solutions in the public discourse. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Support H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Oppose H.J. Res. 64, resolution of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Oppose H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, prohibiting the Administrator of the EPA from finalizing certain energy-related rules that are estimated to cost more than $1 billion. Oppose unrelated provisions attached to legislation extending government funding or raising the debt ceiling that would create environmental debt by harming our lands and wildlife, reducing air and water quality, approving the dirty and dangerous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, or by reducing efforts to address climate change and its numerous impacts. Support all efforts to extend incentives to clean energies, including extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), Investment Tax Credit (ITC), tax credits for efficient homes and appliances, and credits for hybrid medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Opposition to draft legislation led by Representative Whitfield and Senator Manchin to gut the EPAs ability to reduce harmful carbon pollution from power plants the nations largest source of emissions. Support for the EPA and DOI advancing regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas systems the largest source of methane pollution in the U.S. Opposition to H.R. 1965, the so-called Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act, a bill that would prioritize drilling on our public lands over other activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. Opposition to H.R. 2728, the Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act, a bill that would prohibit the federal government from setting baseline protections from hydraulic fracturing if a state has even minimal, unenforceable guidelines in place for fracking. Opposition to HR 1900, the so-called Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act that imposes strict, one-size-fits-all permitting deadlines, which severely limit public participation in the pipeline permitting process and allow pipeline companies to more easily acquire private land without adequate review using eminent domain authority.

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas

Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R. Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Entire Bill

Client expense: $2,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

1) Tax Issues of IDC, Dual Capacity, Taxpayer and Intangible Drilling costs issues, as contained within the following bills: S.329 - Sustainable Energy Act; HR 2539: Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013 renewable energy credits; HR 2956 - End Welfare for Big Oil Act of 2013;

Client expense: $908,963 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support S. 1392, Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Support S. 332, Climate Protection Act to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 601, Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore lands that are subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring. Support H.R. 609, End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2013 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies. Support for S. 307, Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act to close big oil tax loopholes and reduce the deficit. Oppose H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act that would approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Oppose S. 582, legislation approving the toxic and dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, rejecting dirty fuels starting with the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and elevating climate changes impacts and solutions in the public discourse. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Support H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Oppose H.J. Res. 64, resolution of disapproval on the EPAs proposed standards limiting carbon pollution from future power plants. Oppose H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, prohibiting the Administrator of the EPA from finalizing certain energy-related rules that are estimated to cost more than $1 billion. Oppose unrelated provisions attached to legislation extending government funding or raising the debt ceiling that would create environmental debt by harming our lands and wildlife, reducing air and water quality, approving the dirty and dangerous Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, or by reducing efforts to address climate change and its numerous impacts.

Highway taxes, geothermal heat pump taxes and related regulations, S. 329, H.R. 259

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), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2886 Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act; Entire Bill H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes; Entire Bill Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas

Client expense: $2,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire BillWaxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation H.R. Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill

Client expense: $2,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Executive Order 13648 on Combating Wildlife Trafficking support Wildlife Crime Legislation (in draft form, yet to be introduced) supportMultinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 39) support Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2013 (H.R.1328) support Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 1329) support Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act (H.R. 262 / S.231) - support The Climate Protection Act (S.332) - support; advocate for changes The Sustainable Energy Act (S.329) support; advocate for changes H.RES.131 (Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights) support U.S. Lacey Act - advocate fully funding implementation of the Act

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 271, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 H.R. 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 540, Energy Efficiency Government Technology ActH.R. 835, Energy Assistance for American Families Act H.R. 1659, Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 S. 52, Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act S. 1240, Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2013 Natural gas supply and related issues Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity License Renewal for Exelon Nuclear Plants Hydropower Relicensing

Client expense: $1,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

1) Tax Issues of IDC, Dual Capacity, Taxpayer and Intangible Drilling costs issues, as contained within the following bills: S.329 - Sustainable Energy Act; S.307 - Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act; HR.609 - End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2013; and HR.505 - Balancing Act, 2) HR 2539: Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act of 2013 renewable energy credits 3) HR 1426: Big Oil Welfare Repeal Act of 2013 full bill

Client expense: $902,050 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Support S. 401 & H.R. 924 Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act, 30% ITC for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind service, incentivizing development and rewarding the first movers in the industry. Support draft Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry.Support S. 329, Sustainable Energy Act to eliminate certain fuel subsidies and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax incentives. Support S. 332, Climate Protection Act to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 601, Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore lands that are subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring. Support H.R. 609, End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2013 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies. Support for S. 307, Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act to close big oil tax loopholes and reduce the deficit. Oppose H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act that would approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Oppose S. 582, legislation approving the toxic and dangerous Keystone XL pipeline. Support the Obama administration making climate change a top priority through EPA setting standards reducing carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, rejecting dirty fuels starting with the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and elevating climate changes impacts and solutions in the public discourse. Oppose H.R. H.R. 2231, the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, which would dramatically expand risky drilling off our beaches and thus jeopardize coastal tourism and fishing economies and worsen climate change. Oppose H.R. 1548, the Native American Energy Act, which severely limits public involvement in the development of any major project on Indian lands and insulates potentially environmentally devastating energy projects on Indian landsor even projects done in partnership with an Indian tribe on non-Indian landsfrom judicial review. Support for the Department of the Interior to continue promoting offshore wind energy. Support S.761 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Support H.R. 1616 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry through modernized building standards, federal-state partnerships, and manufacturing incentives. Support S.401 the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act to create a 30% tax credit for investment in the first 3,000MW of offshore wind generated. Support H.R. 924 the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act to create a 30% tax credit for investment in the first 3,000MW of offshore wind generated.

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion DraftH.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S.1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; Entire Bill S. 1073 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; Entire Bill S.1230 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2493 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; Entire Bill Renewable Fuels Reform, draft legislation

Client expense: $3,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft Regulatory oversight Draft Legislation S. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill.H.R. 1214 To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 1009 Chemical Safety Improvement Act; Entire Bill H.R. 2218 Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 2279 Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013; Entire Bill

Client expense: $3,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill H.R. 580 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill S. 192 Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; Entire Bill Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion DraftS.Con.Res.8 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023; Entire Bill. S.AMDT.261 amends S.Con.Res.8 to create a point of order against legislation that would create a Federal Tax or fee on carbon emissions S.AMDT.646 amends S.Con.Res.8 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relation to ensuring that all revenue from a fee on carbon pollutions is returned to the American people. S.AMDT.359 amends S.Con.Res.8 to reduce spending and decrease the risk of drastic energy price increases by prohibiting further greenhouse gas regulations for the purposes of addressing climate change H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.8 expressing the opposition of Congress to Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S.Con.Res.4 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill

Waxman, Whitehouse, Blumenauer and Schatz Carbon Price Discussion Draft S. 67 Secure Water Facilities Act; Entire Bill Chemical Safety draft legislation Regulatory oversight Draft LegislationS. 163 A bill to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; Entire Bill. S.Con.Res.8 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023; Entire Bill. S.AMDT.261 amends S.Con.Res.8 to create a point of order against legislation that would create a Federal Tax or fee on carbon emissions S.AMDT.646 amends S.Con.Res.8 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relation to ensuring that all revenue from a fee on carbon pollutions is returned to the American people S.AMDT.359 amends S.Con.Res.8 to reduce spending and decrease the risk of drastic energy price increases by prohibiting further greenhouse gas regulations for the purposes of addressing climate change H.R. 1214 to provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives, and for other purposes; Entire Bill H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.8 expressing the opposition of Congress to Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation; Entire Bill H.Con.Res.24 expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; Entire Bill. S.Con.Res.4 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States; Entire Bill. S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act; Entire Bill S. 332 Climate Protection Act of 2013; Entire Bill

Highway taxes, geothermal heat pump taxes and related regulations, S. 329, H.R. 259

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)