A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
February 14, 2013
Latest Action
February 14, 2013
Primary Sponsor
Roger F. WickerRepublican(MS)
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2015 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. 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. H.R. 875, 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. 1461, RFS Repeal H.R. 796, Cellulosic Biofuel Changes H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act S.1239, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues relating to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Issues related to RIN quality assurance and pricing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. 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. H.R. 875, 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. 1461, RFS Repeal H.R. 796, Cellulosic Biofuel Changes H.R.1736, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act S.1239, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under that Act Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues relating to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Issues related to RIN quality assurance and pricing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
2015 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. 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. H.R. 875, 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. 550, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1469, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1482, RFS Grain ethanol elimination H.R. 1462, RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced Changes, and Mid-level Ethanol Blend Prohibition H.R. 1461, RFS Repeal H.R. 796, Cellulosic Biofuel Changes Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues relating to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Issues related to RIN quality assurance and pricing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
2015 · first_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: 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 (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions.
2014 · second_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, all provisions. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicle Competitiveness and Energy Security Act, all provisions. S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act, all provisions. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act H.R. 4763 - Trade Protection Not Troll Protection, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: 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 (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
| Republican |
| GA |
| Tom Coburn | Republican | OK |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. 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. H.R. 875, 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. 550, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1469, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1482, RFS Grain ethanol elimination H.R. 1462, RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced Changes, and Mid-level Ethanol Blend Prohibition H.R. 1461, RFS Repeal H.R. 796, Cellulosic Biofuel Changes Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues relating to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Issues related to RIN quality assurance and pricing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 550 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 796 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 875 - E15 Prohibition and Re-Study; H.R. 1461 - RFS Repeal; H.R. 1462 - RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced changes, and Mid-level ethanol blend prohibition; H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels (LEVEL) Act; H.R. 1482 - RFS Grain ethanol elimination; H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013; H.R. 2243/3125 Military Biofuel Competitive Research and Development Grants; H.R. 3895 - Expand Act (specifically section 404); H.R. 4051 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 4286 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Oil Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); H.R. 4800/S. 2389 - Agriculture Appropriations Act (specifically policy riders); H.R. 4849 - Grain Ethanol Elimination and RFS Changes; S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; S. 344 - Mid-level ethanol prohibition; S. 977 - Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S. 1563 Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act; S. 2170 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); Issues related to RIN prices; Issues related to EPAs RIN Quality Assurance Program; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2014 RVO); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills).
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 550 Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 796 Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 875 - E15 Prohibition and Re-Study; H.R. 1461 - RFS Repeal; H.R. 1462 - RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced changes, and Mid-level ethanol blend prohibition; H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels (LEVEL) Act; H.R. 1482 - RFS Grain ethanol elimination; H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013; H.R. 2243/3125 Military Biofuel Competitive Research and Development Grants; H.R. 3895 - Expand Act (specifically section 404); H.R. 4051 - REFUEL Act; H.R. 4286 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Oil Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); H.R. 4800/S. 2389 - Agriculture Appropriations Act (specifically policy riders); H.R. 4849 - Grain Ethanol Elimination and RFS Changes; S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; S. 344 - Mid-level ethanol prohibition; S. 977 - Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S. 1563 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act; S. 2170 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; issues related to mid-level ethanol blends and loan guarantee programs; issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; issues related to ethanol imports and the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2014 RVO); issues related to RIN quality assurance; issues related to the control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; issues related to military use of biofuels; Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills).
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Legislation to amend the renewable fuels mandate Amendment to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and ethanol S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 875, 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. 550, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 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. H.R. 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act S. 1195, Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 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. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA 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. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1807 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. S. 1563 A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market S. 1230 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 S. 1195 Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 344 A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 251 Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 4051 To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Acot of 2002 to establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R. 3758 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the second generation biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for second generation biofuel plant property. H.R. 2493 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. H.R. 1959 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 1482 Renewable Fuel Standard Amendements Act H.R. 1469 Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1462 To amend the Claean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ehanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 1461 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 875 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. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 796 To require the Administrator of the EPA 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. H.R. 259 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 4849 To amend the Clean Air Act to allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy the mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate under such program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor the impact of the RFS on feed prices. S1807; "The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013;" impact on feed costs to dairy producers. S344; bill to limit blending level of ethanol in gasoline to E10. HR1462; "The Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act;" impact on feed costs. HR1461; "The RFS Elimination Act of 2013;" impact on feed costs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA CAFO Reporting Rule; impact on dairy producers EPA release of CAFO data; impact on dairy producers Chesapeake Bay programs; impact on dairy producers in the watershed S344; to limit ethanol blending level to E10 HR 1461; "Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act;" impact on dairy producers HR 1462; "RFS Reform Act of 2013;" impact on dairy producers S1807; "The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013;" provisions affecting dairy producers EPA and Army Corps of Engineers "Waters of the US" Proposed Rule; provisions affecting dairy farmers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically motor vehicle and highway safety, energy, environmental and motor vehicle fuels (no specific legislation). H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 1925, Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2284, Pedestrian Safety Act, all provisions S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions related to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. H.R. 4811, Bureau Guidance Transparency Act, all provisions H.R. 5062, Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act, all provisions Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: 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 (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues regarding maintenance of renewable fuel standards: (H.R. 1461 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act, H.R. 1482 - Renewable Fuel Standard Amendments Act, H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, S. 251 - Phantom Fuel Reform Act, S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Stand Repeal Act, H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013, H.R. 875/S.1807 - Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013, S.344/H.R. 796/H.R. 4849 - Phantom Fuels Elimination Act of 2014, H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013, H.R. 1462 -RFS Reform Act of 2013, H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. 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.H.R. 875, 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. 550, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1469, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1482, RFS Grain ethanol elimination H.R. 1462, RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced Changes, and Mid-level Ethanol Blend Prohibition H.R. 1461, RFS Repeal H.R. 796, Cellulosic Biofuel Changes Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues relating to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Issues related to RIN quality assurance and pricing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 550, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform ActH.R. 1461, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1482, Renewable Fuel Standard Amendments Act H.R. 1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1462, RFS Reform Act of 2013 Cellulosic and Advanced Changes Mid-Level Ethanol Blend Prohibition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 550 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes H.R. 796 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes H.R. 875 - E15 Prohibition and Re-Study H.R. 1461 - RFS Repeal H.R. 1462 - RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced changes, and Mid-level ethanol blend prohibition H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels (LEVEL) Act H.R. 1482 - RFS Grain ethanol elimination H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 2243/3125 Military Biofuel Competitive Research and Development Grants H.R. 3895 - Expand Act (specifically section 404) H.R. 4051 - REFUEL Act H.R. 4286 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Oil Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012) H.R. 4800/S. 2389 - Agriculture Appropriations Act (specifically policy riders) H.R. 4849 - Grain Ethanol Elimination and RFS Changes S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes S. 344 - Mid-level ethanol prohibition S. 977 - Foreign Fuels Reduction Act S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 1563 Biofuels Market Expansion Act S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act S. 2170 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012) Issues related to RIN prices Issues related to EPAs RIN Quality Assurance Program Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2014 RVO) Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills)
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
H.R. 550 Cellulosic Biofuel Changes H.R. 796 Cellulosic Biofuel Changes H.R. 875 - E15 Prohibition and Re-Study H.R. 1461 - RFS Repeal H.R. 1462 - RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced changes, and Mid-level ethanol blend prohibition H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels (LEVEL) Act H.R. 1482 - RFS Grain ethanol elimination H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013 H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 2243/3125 Military Biofuel Competitive Research and Development Grants H.R. 3895 - Expand Act (specifically section 404) H.R. 4051 - REFUEL Act H.R. 4286 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Oil Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012) H.R. 4800/S. 2389 - Agriculture Appropriations Act (specifically policy riders) H.R. 4849 - Grain Ethanol Elimination and RFS Changes; S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes S. 344 - Mid-level ethanol prohibition S. 977 - Foreign Fuels Reduction Act S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act S. 1563 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act S. 2170 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012) Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15 Issues related to mid-level ethanol blends and loan guarantee programs Issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; issues related to ethanol imports and the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2014 RVO) Issues related to RIN quality assurance Issues related to the control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards Issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program Issues related to military use of biofuels Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills)
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
S.344
Client expense: $243,044 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; H.R.550/S.251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013; H.R.875, 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.1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013; H.R.1461, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R.1462, RFS Reform Act of 2013; H.R.1959, Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; S.1195, A bill to repeal the renewable fuel standard; S.344, To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol; S.977, Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; H.R.4349, Crude Oil Export Act; H.R.6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R.5814, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. Renewable fuel standard issues, general energy issues and crude oil export issues.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; H.R.550/S.251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013; H.R.875, 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.1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013; H.R.1461, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R.1462, RFS Reform Act of 2013; H.R.1959, Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; S.1195, A bill to repeal the renewable fuel standard; S.344, To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol; S.977, Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; H.R.4349, Crude Oil Export Act; H.R.6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R.5814, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. Renewable fuel standard issues, general energy issues and crude oil export issues.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- 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. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act Tier 3 Regulations Chemicals in Commerce Act Proposed Rulemaking to Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- 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.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 S.2949 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 875 - 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. 1214 - Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 S. 344 - To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. Tier 3 Regulations
Client expense: $2,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 550 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 796 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 875 - E15 Prohibition and Re-Study; H.R. 1461 - RFS Repeal; H.R. 1462 - RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced changes, and Mid-level ethanol blend prohibition; H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels (LEVEL) Act; H.R. 1482 - RFS Grain ethanol elimination; H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013; H.R. 2243/3125 Military Biofuel Competitive Research and Development Grants; H.R. 3895 - Expand Act (specifically section 404); H.R. 4051 - REFUEL Act; S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 4286 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Oil Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); H.R. 4800/S. 2389 - Agriculture Appropriations Act (specifically policy riders); H.R. 4849 - Grain Ethanol Elimination and RFS Changes; S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; S. 344 - Mid-level ethanol prohibition; S. 977 - Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S. 1563 Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act; S. 2170 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); Issues related to RIN prices; Issues related to EPAs RIN Quality Assurance Program; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2014 RVO); Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills).
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 550 Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 796 Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 875 - E15 Prohibition and Re-Study; H.R. 1461 - RFS Repeal; H.R. 1462 - RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced changes, and Mid-level ethanol blend prohibition; H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels (LEVEL) Act; H.R. 1482 - RFS Grain ethanol elimination; H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013; H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013; H.R. 2243/3125 Military Biofuel Competitive Research and Development Grants; H.R. 3895 - Expand Act (specifically section 404); H.R. 4051 - REFUEL Act; S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; H.R. 4286 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Oil Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); H.R. 4800/S. 2389 - Agriculture Appropriations Act (specifically policy riders); H.R. 4849 - Grain Ethanol Elimination and RFS Changes; S. 251 - Cellulosic Biofuel Changes; S. 344 - Mid-level ethanol prohibition; S. 977 - Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act; S. 1563 - Biofuels Market Expansion Act; S. 1807 Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act; S. 2170 - RFS Repeal and Domestic Drilling (specifically sections 6011-6012); issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and to the partial waivers for E15; issues related to mid-level ethanol blends and loan guarantee programs; issues related to ethanol and gasoline infrastructure; issues related to ethanol imports and the Renewable Fuel Standard (specifically the 2014 RVO); issues related to RIN quality assurance; issues related to the control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; issues related to draft Guidance for E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicle Weighting Factor for Model Years 2016-2019 Vehicles Under the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; issues related to military use of biofuels; Issues related to policy riders in the Appropriations process for ethanol infrastructure, the RFS, and E15 (specifically on the Agriculture, Energy/Water, and Interior/EPA bills).
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 as related to LNG transport fuel facilities; Issues related to LNG export policy; Issues related to the Renewable Fuels Standard (no bill number assigned); H.R. 875 - 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, all provisions; H.R. 1462 - RFS Reform Act of 2013, all provisions; S. 344 - A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 1461 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act, all provisions; S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act, all provisions; H.R. 1482 - Renewable Fuel Standard Amendments Act, all provisions; Issues related to the EPA approval of E15 fuel; Issues related to sulfur content in Fuels and Tier 3 Rule; H.R. 550 / S. 251 - Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013, all provisions; and Issues related to export of crude oil.
Client expense: $1,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: American Battle Monuments Commission, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Marine Mammal Commission, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 875; H.R. 1462; S. 344; Ethanol in Gasoline; blender pumps, misfueling mitigation
Client expense: $223,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2014 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR 1462, Renewable Fuel Standards Reform Act, all provisions relating to reform of the Renewable Fuel Standard. S. 344, a bill To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, all provisions relating to reform of the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Opposed the following pieces of legislation: S. 344-Prohibits EPA from approving blends of ethanol higher than E10 and retroactively reverses EPA's waiver for E15. H.R. 875-Would reverse EPA's waiver and require more unnecessary red tape and testing for higher blends of ethanol.
Client expense: $65,167 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; H.R.550/S.251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013; H.R.875, 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.1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013; H.R.1461, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R.1462, RFS Reform Act of 2013; H.R.1959, Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013;S.1195, A bill to repeal the renewable fuel standard; S.344, To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol; S.977, Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; H.R.4349, Crude Oil Export Act; H.R.6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act; H.R.5814, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. Renewable fuel standard issues, general energy issues and crude oil export issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Federal policy in the automotive and transportation sectors, specifically safety, environmental, manufacturing, trade, foreign affairs and labor relations. S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013, all provisions. H.R. 2609, S. 1245 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014, sections related to advanced technology vehicles. H.R. 1663, S. 780 - PARTS Act, all provisions. S. 1925 - Protect Driver Privacy Act, all provisions. H.R. 4364 - Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014, all provisions. S. 2615 - Hide No Harm Act, all provisions. H.R. 4361 - Sunshine in Litigation Act, all provisions. S. 2151 - Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act, all provisions. S. 2171 - Location Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act, provisions regarding hydrogen and fuel cell motor vehicles. H.R. 4733 - Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure Act, all provisions. S. 1976 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2322 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Reauthorization Act, all provisions. S. 921 - Safe Rental Car Act, all provisions. S. 2505 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act, provisions realated to the band reserved for Dedicated Short Range Communications used in vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Changes to Federal Communications Commission rules on Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5GHz band, provisions seeking comment on making available an additional 195 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.35-5.47 GHz and 5.85-5.925 GHz bands for U-NII devices use (ET Docket No. 13-49; FCC 13-22). Issues relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles, including H.R. 875: 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 (all provisions); S. 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes (all provisions); and EPA regulatory decisions relating to the use of E-15 in motor vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211; FRL-9258-6 and FRL-9215-5). NHTSA and EPA regulations related to corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017 and later model year light-duty vehicles (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799; FRL-9706-5; NHTSA-2010-0131; RIN 2060-AQ54; RIN 2127-AK79). NHTSA regulations regarding driver distraction guidelines for in-vehicle electronic devices (Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0053). Changes to EPA rules related to Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards (EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135; RIN 2060-AQ86). Implementation of P.L. No. 112-141 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), provisions related to motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA pending regulations on vehicle-to-vehicle communications for lightweight vehicles. S. 2760 - Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $193,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2014 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 6: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act HR 576: Save Endangered Species Act of 2013 HR 580: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013 HR 875: To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use ofmid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. HR 1314/S 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. HR 1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act HR 1462: RFS Reform Act of 2013 HR 1469: Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act HR 2202: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 HR 2280/S 1175: Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013 HR 2471: Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013 HR 2728: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act HR 3533/S 1731: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act HR 3773: (112th Congress) Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2012 HR 4139: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act HR 4899: Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014 S 192: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013 S 199: Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing Act S 251: Phantom Fuel Reform Act S 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes S 601: Water Resources Development Act of 2013; URDA/Bill Corp of Engineer Language/Ocean policy language in bill only S 977: Foreign Fuels Reduction Act S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 S 1273: FAIR Act of 2013 S 1807: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013 S 2083: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act S 2084: Community Protection Act of 2014 Senator Cardin/Senator Vitter/Senator Udall draft Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) reform bill Oil Spill Liability and Trust Fund Natural Gas, crude oil and petroleum product exports Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Exports The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hydraulic Fracturing Rule Making The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Venting and Flaring Issues Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007: Renewable fuel standard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rulemaking; Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Identification Number (RIN) fraud, Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) cellulosic volume mandate Farm bill Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) amendments European Union (EU) Fuel Quality Directive Keystone XL Pipeline Oil sands Tier III gasoline Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development EPAs Hydraulic Fracturing Study Energy Facility Cyber Security Refinery process safety Crude oil transportation; Department of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order Energy Regulatory Commission
Client expense: $2,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR 875: 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. HR 1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act HR 1462: RFS Reform Act of 2013HR 1469: Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act HR 3773: (112th Congress) Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2012 S 251: Phantom Fuel Reform Act S 344: A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S 977: Foreign Fuels Reduction Act S 1807: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013 Senator Cardin/Senator Vitter/Senator Udall draft Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) reform bill Energy Prices Natural gas, crude oil and petroleum product exports Co-processing of biofuels (related to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)) Natural Gas as a transportation fuel Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA): Renewable fuel standards; E10+ Blend Wall, ethanol liability protection; bio-fuels, Environmental Protection Agency Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposed 2014 rule; E15 wavier, Farm bill Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) amendments Tier III gasoline proposed rule European Union (EU) Fuel Quality Directive Fuel Waivers Crude oil rail transportation Cellulosic Biofuels requirements Oil rail safety
Client expense: $2,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends; A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes; RFS Reform Act of 2013 [H.R.875][S.344][H.R.1462]To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. [S.1807]
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends; A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes; RFS Reform Act of 2013 [H.R.875][S.344][H.R.1462]To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, and for other purposes. [S.1807]
Client expense: $44,083 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
EPA CAFO Reporting Rule; impact on dairy producers. EPA release of CAFO data; impact on dairy producers. Chesapeake Bay programs; impact on dairy producers S344; to limit ethanol blending level to E10HR 1461; "Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act;" impact on dairy producers HR 1462"RFS Reform Act of 2013;" impact on dairy producers S1807; The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; provisions affecting dairy farmers EPA and Army Corps of Engineers "Waters of the US" Proposed Rule; provisions affecting dairy farmers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $33,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor the impact of Renewable Fuel Standard on cost of feed purchased by dairy producers. S1807; The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; Impact on feed costs incurred by dairy producers S344; Limit blending level of ethanol in gasoline to E10 HR 1461; "The Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act;" impact on dairy farmersHR 1462; "The RFS Elimination Act of 2013;" impact on dairy producers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S 251: Phantom Fuel Reform Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 344: A Bill to Prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from Approving the Introduction into Commerce of Gasoline that Contains Greater than 10-Volume-Percent Ethanol, and for Other Purposes; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)S 977: Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 1807: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Senators Vitter-Cardin-Udall Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform Draft bill (not yet introduted); all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 875: 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; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1462: RFS Reform Act of 2013; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1469: leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Energy Prices Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports Cellulosic Biofuels Requirements Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 (EISA) - Renewable Fuel Standard; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) E10+ Blend Wall; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Ethanol Liability Protection; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Co-Processing of Renewable Fuels; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Bio-Fuels; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Proposed 2014 Rule; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) E15 Waiver; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Farm Bill Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Amendments; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Draft Senators Vitter-Cardin-Udall Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Bill; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) European Union (EU) Fuel Quality Directive Fuel Waivers Crude Oil Rail Transportation Oil Rail Safety
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S 19: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements; all provisions related to energy S 192: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas S 199: Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing Act; all provisions relating to energy transportS 251: Phantom Fuel Reform Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 344: A Bill to Prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from Approving the Introduction into Commerce of Gasoline that contains Greater Than 10-Volume-Percent Ethanol, and for Other Purposes; all provisions relating to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 601: Water Resource Development Act of 2013-provisions related to Corp of Engineers and Ocean Policy language in bill S 977: Foreign Fuels Reduction Act; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas S 1175: Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy S 1731: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act; all provisions relating to energy S 1807: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013; all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) S 2083: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act; all provisions related to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas S 2084: Community Protection Act of 2014; all provisions relating to energy S 2365: A Bill to Prohibit The Long-Term Storage of Rail Cars on Certain Railroad Tracks Unless the Surface Transportation Board has Approved the Rail Carrier's Rail Car Storage Plan; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail S 2784: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail S 2858: Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge (TRACK) Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail Senator Ben Cardin's Draft Renewable Fuel Standard bill (not yet introduced); all provisions relating to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Senators Vitter-Cardin-Udall Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform Draft bill (not yet introduted); all provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 6: Domestic Properity and Global Freedom Act; all provisions related to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas HR 576: Save Endangered Species Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy HR 580: Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013; provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas HR 875: 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; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1314: To Amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to Establish a Procedure for Approval of Certain Settlements; all provisions relating to energy HR 1461: Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1462: RFS Reform Act of 2013; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 1469: Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act; all provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) HR 2202: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natural gas HR 2280: Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act of 2013; all provisions relating to energy HR 2471: Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013; all provisions related to taxes on LNG and natrual gas HR 2728: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; all provisions relating to energy HR 3533: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act; all provisions relating to energy HR 4139: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Act; all provisions related to LNG and natural gas HR 4440: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2014; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail HR 4834: To Authorize Highway Infrastructure and Safety, Transit, Motor Carrier, Rail, and Other Surface Transportation Programs, and for Other Purposes; all provisions related to transport of crude oil by rail HR 4899: Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act of 2014; all provisions relating to energy Oil Spill Liability and Trust Fund Natural Gas, Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Exports FAIR Act of 2013 - Revenue Sharing Bill; all provisions related to energy Liquefied Natural Gas Exports (LNG) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hydraulic Fracturing Rule Making; all provisions relating to energy Crude Oil Rail Transportation; Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order Keystone XL PipelinePipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Rail Safety Proposed Rule Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 (EISA) - Renewable Fuel Standard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rulemaking Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Indentification Number (RIN) Fraud Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Cellulosic Volume Mandate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Hydraulic Fracturing Study Energy Facility Cyber Security Refinery Process Safety Crude Oil Exports National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidelines Revision Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upstream Venting and Flaring Issues Hyrdaulic Fracturing and Shale Gas Development Tier III Gasoline Oil Sands European Union (EU) Fuel Quality Directive
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Continue to oppose waiver request to the EPA to raise the permissible ethanol content in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15), until there are conclusive scientific findings that it does not harm vehicles of any age. Monitored HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act Monitored HR 550, the Phantom Fuel Reform Act Supported HR 875, requiring a comprehensive assessment of scientific/technical research implication of use of mid-level ethanol blends Monitored HR 1415, the Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act Monitored HR 1422, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act Monitored HR 1461, to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard Supported HR 1462, to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard and to prohibit introduction of E15 gasoline to the marketplace Monitored HR 1524, requiring 85% domestic content in green tech purchased by federal agencies or with federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits Monitored HR 1569, to amend the Internal Revenue Service code to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate tax rate Monitored HR 1582, to prohibit the EPA Administrator from promulgating finals energy-related rules that cost over $1 billion and will cause adverse effects on the economy Monitored HR 2162, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act Monitored HR 2267, the American Fuel Protection Act Monitored HR 2445, the CAFE Standards Repeal Act Monitored HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act Monitored HR 2502, the Renewable Energy Parity Act Monitored HR 3727, the Keep the EPA Honest Act Monitored HR 3758, the Second Generation Biofuel Extension Act Supported HR 4013, the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act Monitored S 107, to prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions Monitored S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act Monitored S 332, the Climate Protection Act Supported S 344, prohibiting the EPA Administrator from approving gasoline with greater than 10 percent volume ethanol Monitored S 389, the Freedom Fuels Act Monitored S 802, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act Monitored S 830, the EPA Fair Play Act Monitored S 906, Changing How America Reduces Greenhouse Emissions (CHARGE) Act Monitored S 1100, the North American Alternative Fuels Act Monitored S 1195, the Renewable Fuel Standard Repeal Act Monitored S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act Monitored S 1563, the Biofuels Market Expansion Act Monitored S 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act Supported S 1807, the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Monitored S 1853, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues regarding maintenance of renewable fuel standards; (H.R. 1461 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act, H.R. 1482 - Renewable Fuel Standard Amendments Act, H.R. 1469 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act, S. 251 - Phantom Fuel Reform Act, S. 1195 - Renewable Fuel Stand Repeal Act, H.R. 550 Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013, H.R. 875/S.1807 - Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013, S.344/H.R. 796/H.R. 4849 - Phantom Fuels Elimination Act of 2014, H.R. 2267 - American Fuel Protection Act of 2013, H.R. 1462 -RFS Reform Act of 2013, H.R. 1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013). 2014 Stands for Renewable Fuel Standards, EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0479. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, H.R. 2642 - Agricultural Act of 2014 - Biorefinery Assistant Program.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 1462, Renewable Fuel Standards Reform Act, all provisions relating to reform of the Renewable Fuel Standard. S. 344, a bill To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, all provisions relating to reform of the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Opposed the following pieces of legislation: S. 344 - Prohibits EPA from approving blends of ethanol higher than E10 and retroactively reverses EPA's waiver for E15. H.R. 875 - Would reverse EPA's E15 waiver and require more unnecessary red tape and testing for higher ethanol blends.
Client expense: $69,597 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. 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.H.R. 875, 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. 550, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform Act H.R. 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R. 1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1469, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R. 1482, RFS Grain ethanol elimination H.R. 1462, RFS Grain Ethanol Elimination, Cellulose and Advanced Changes, and Mid-level Ethanol Blend Prohibition H.R. 1461, RFS Repeal H.R. 796, Cellulosic Biofuel Changes Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues relating to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Issues related to RIN quality assurance and pricing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 344, A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. H.R. 550, Phantom Fuel Reform Act of 2013 S. 251, Phantom Fuel Reform ActH.R. 1461, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R. 1482, Renewable Fuel Standard Amendments Act H.R. 1214, Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2013 H.R. 1462, RFS Reform Act of 2013 Cellulosic and Advanced Changes Mid-Level Ethanol Blend Prohibition
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R. 875 -- 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. 1422 - The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013. H.R. 4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 S. 344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S. 696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013 S. 1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement Act Tier 3 Regulations Chemicals in Commerce Act Proposed Rulemaking to Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
U.S. - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Tier 3 RegulationsH.R.724 -- To amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles. H.R.875 -- 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.1027 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. H.R.2414 -- Black Box Privacy Protection Act H.R.4013 -- Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Standards. H.R.4340 -- Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2014. H.R.4364 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 H.R.4834 -- Grow America Act H.R.5107 -- Fuel Choice for American Prosperity and Security Act of 2014 H.R.5125 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R.5403 -- Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act H.R.5654 -- Vehicle Safety Improvement Act of 2014 S.344 -- To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the introduction into commerce of gasoline that contains greater than 10-volume-percent ethanol, and for other purposes. S.488 -- Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013. S.921 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. S.1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013. S.1925 -- Driver Privacy Act S.2151 -- Early Warning Reporting System Improvement Act of 2014 S.2171 -- Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014 S.2284 -- Pedestrian Safety Act of 2014 S.2322 -- MAP-21 Reauthorization Act S.2398 -- Automaker Accountability Act of 2014 S. 2505 -- Wi-Fi Innovation Act S.2559 -- Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2014 S.2615 -- To establish criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. S.2760 -- Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 S.2819 -- Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014 5.9 GHz Regulation/Connected Vehicle Regulations Distracted Driving Guidelines. Transportation Reauthorization Draft Spectrum Bill Auto Haulers APEC Roadmap for International Electric Vehicle Standards
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office