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Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016
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Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016 TITLE I--LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS FOR WESTERN STATES SUBJECT TO DROUGHT Subtitle A--Water Supply Improvements (Sec. 101) This bill directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to: (1) submit a report including, for any state in which a county designated by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a drought disaster area during water year 2015 is located, a list of projects operated for flood control in accordance with rules prescribed under the Flood Control Act of 1944; and (2) carry out at least 15 pilot projects, including at least 6 nonfederal projects, to implement revisions of operational documents (water control plans, manuals, diagrams, release schedules, rule curves, operational agreements with nonfederal entities, and environmental documentation) based on the best available science. The Corps of Engineers must report to Congress regarding the components of the forecast-based reservoir operations plan incorporated into an operational document change. (Sec. 102) The Department of the Interior, in cooperation with Wyoming, may amend the Definite Plan Report for the Seedskadee Project authorized under the Colorado River Storage Project Act to provide for the study, design, planning, and construction activities that will enable the use of all active storage capacity of Fontenelle Dam and Reservoir, including the placement of sufficient riprap on the upstream face of the dam to allow such storage capacity to be used for authorized project purposes. Interior may enter into: (1) any contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other agreement that is necessary to carry out such activities; and (2) contracts with Wyoming for division of any additional active capacity made available by the activities. Interior shall enter into a cooperative agreement with Wyoming for planning, design, related preconstruction activities, and construction of any modification of the Fontenelle Dam, which shall specify the responsibilities of Interior and Wyoming regarding: (1) completing the planning and final design of such modification, (2) any environmental and cultural resource compliance activities required for such modification, and (3) the construction of such modification. As a condition of providing additional storage, Wyoming shall provide to Interior funds for any work carried out to do so. (Sec. 103) Interior must: (1) enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for a comprehensive study of the effectiveness and environmental impacts of saltcedar biological and mechanical control efforts on increasing water supplies and improving riparian habitats, and (2) report a feasible plan to implement a tamarisk control plan as described in the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) study entitled "Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study." (Sec. 104) Interior must: (1) fund or participate in projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the initial units of Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs to address the effects of historic drought conditions, and (2) report before FY2027 on the effectiveness of such projects. Subtitle B--Protecting Critical Water Supply Watersheds (Sec. 112) Interior (for National Forest System land) and USDA (for public land) must study, develop, and describe only the management activity or the alternative of no action in an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement for a management activity that is developed through a collaborative process, proposed by a resource advisory committee, or covered by a community wildfire protection plan, or that covers an area with a high national fire danger rating, and for which the primary purpose is: to address an insect or disease infestation; to reduce hazardous fuel loads; to control a noxious or invasive weed; to protect a municipal water source; to maintain, enhance, or modify critical habitat to ensure protection from catastrophic disturbances; to increase water yield; or any combination thereof. (Sec. 113) A categorical exclusion to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 shall be available to USDA or Interior to develop and carry out such a management activity on National Forest System land or public land. (Sec. 114) A management activity covered by such a categorical exclusion must be consistent with the land use plan for those lands. Subtitle C--Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act (Sec. 124) Interior must submit to Congress, make publicly available, and biennially update an Asset Management Report that describes Reclamation's efforts to maintain in a reliable manner all reserved works (buildings, structures, facilities, or equipment owned by Reclamation for which operations and maintenance are performed by Reclamation employees or through a contract with Reclamation) at Reclamation facilities (infrastructure assets that are owned by Reclamation at each Reclamation-owned project) and to standardize and streamline data reporting and processes across regions and areas for the purpose of maintaining such works. The report must include: (1) a detailed assessment of major repair and rehabilitation needs for all such works; and (2) an itemized list of major repair and rehabilitation needs of individual Reclamation facilities at each Reclamation project, including a budget level cost estimate of appropriations needed to complete each item and an assignment of a categorical rating for each item consistent with existing uniform categorization systems to inform the annual budget process and agency requirements. (Sec. 125) Interior must: (1) coordinate with the nonfederal entities responsible for the operation and maintenance of transferred works (Reclamation facilities at which operations and maintenance are carried out by a nonfederal entity under a formal agreement with Reclamation) in developing reporting requirements for Asset Management Reports regarding major repair and rehabilitation needs for transferred works; and (2) develop and implement a categorical rating system for transferred works. (Sec. 126) The maximum amount of the federal share of the cost of the Central Valley Water Recycling Project otherwise available as of the enactment of this bill is reduced by $2 million. Subtitle D--Water Supply Permitting Act Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act (Sec. 133) This subtitle establishes Reclamation as the lead agency for purposes of coordinating all reviews, analyses, opinions, statements, permits, licenses, or other approvals or decisions (reviews) required under federal law to construct new surface water storage projects in certain states on lands administered by Interior or USDA, exclusive of any easement, right-of-way, lease, or any private holding (qualifying projects). Reclamation must: (1) identify any federal agency that may have jurisdiction over a required review upon receipt of an application for a qualifying project; and (2) notify such agency that it has been designated as a cooperating agency unless the agency notifies Reclamation that the agency has no jurisdiction or authority over the project, has no expertise or information relevant to the project or any associated review, or does not intend to submit comments other than in cooperation with Reclamation. A state in which a qualifying project is being considered may choose to: (1) participate as a cooperating agency; and (2) make subject to the processes of this subtitle all state agencies that have jurisdiction over the project, are required to conduct or issue a review, or are required to make a determination on issuing a permit, license, or approval for the project. (Sec. 134) The principal responsibilities of Reclamation under this subtitle are to: (1) serve as the point of contact for applicants, state agencies, Indian tribes, and others regarding proposed qualifying projects; (2) coordinate preparation of unified environmental documentation that will serve as the basis for all federal decisions necessary to authorize the use of federal lands for qualifying projects; and (3) coordinate all federal agency reviews necessary for the development and construction of qualifying projects. (Sec. 135) Reclamation must establish project schedules using reasonable time frames submitted by cooperating agencies. Cooperating agencies must also submit to Reclamation environmental review materials and project data in an electronic format. (Sec. 136) Interior may accept and expend funds contributed by a nonfederal public entity to expedite the evaluation of a permit of that entity related to a qualifying project. Interior must ensure that all final permit decisions are made publicly available on the Internet. Subtitle E--Bureau of Reclamation Project Streamlining Act Bureau of Reclamation Project Streamlining Act (Sec. 143) This subtitle requires that a surface water or water supply project feasibility study initiated after enactment of this bill shall: (1) result in the completion of a final feasibility report within three years; (2) have a maximum federal cost of $3 million; and (3) ensure that personnel from the local project area, region, and headquarters levels of Reclamation concurrently conduct the required review. It sets forth factors for extending such time line for complex projects. Interior shall, within 90 days after the initiation of a project study: (1) initiate the process for completing reviews, including environmental reviews, required to be completed as part of such study; (2) convene a meeting of federal, tribal, and state agencies required to act; and (3) provide information that will enable required reviews and analyses to be conducted by other agencies in a thorough and timely manner. Interior must: (1) expedite the completion of any ongoing project study initiated before the enactment of this bill; and (2) proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of a project that it determines is justified. Interior must report on the implementation status of the planning process and each project study. (Sec. 144) Interior must: (1) expedite the completion of any ongoing project study initiated before the enactment of this title; and (2) proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design of a project that it determines is justified. (Sec. 145) The subtitle sets forth requirements applicable to: (1) project studies initiated after enactment of this bill for which an environmental impact statement is prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA); (2) other project studies initiated before enactment for which an environmental review process document is prepared under NEPA; and (3) any project study for the development of a nonfederally owned and operated surface water storage project for which Interior determines there is a demonstrable federal interest and that is located in a river basin where other Reclamation water projects are located, that will create additional water supplies that support Reclamation water projects, or that will become integrated into the operation of Reclamation water projects. Interior shall: annually prepare a list of all such studies that do not have adequate funding for study completion; develop and implement a coordinated environmental review process for the development of such studies; identify early all federal, state, and local government agencies and Indian tribes that may have jurisdiction and that may be required to act, which the federal lead agency shall invite to become participating or cooperating agencies; issue guidance regarding the use of programmatic approaches to carry out the environmental review process; and establish an electronic database and issue reporting requirements to make publicly available the status and progress with respect to compliance with applicable NEPA requirements and other action required for a project study. The subtitle sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of the joint lead agency, which may be a project sponsor, and the federal lead agency in the environmental review process, including: (1) the preparation and use of environmental documents; (2) establishing a plan for coordinating public and agency participation; (3) working with cooperating and participating agencies to identify and resolve issues that could delay process completion or result in the denial of any approval required for the project study; and (4) establishing, upon request, memoranda of agreement with the project sponsor, Indian tribes, and state and local governments to carry out the early coordination activities. A federal lead agency shall serve in that capacity for the entirety of all nonfederal projects that will be integrated into a larger system owned, operated, or administered by Reclamation. Interior, upon determining that a project can be expedited by a nonfederal sponsor and that there is a demonstrable federal interest in expediting the project, shall advance it as a nonfederal project. A federal jurisdictional agency must complete any required approval or decision for the environmental review process on an expeditious basis. If the agency fails to render a decision relating to a project study that requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment, the amount of funds made available to support the office of the head of the agency shall be reduced by specified amounts that must be transferred to the division of the agency charged with rendering the decision. Agencies must notify Congress of the amounts of such transfers and describe the decisions and project studies involved. Interior shall: (1) survey the use by Reclamation of categorical exclusions in projects since 2005 and propose a new categorical exclusion for a category of activities if merited, and (2) establish a program to measure and report on progress made toward improving and expediting the planning and environmental review process. (Sec. 146) Interior must develop and submit annually a Report to Congress on Future Water Project Development that identifies: (1) the costs and benefits of, the nonfederal interests associated with, and the support for project reports, proposed project studies, and proposed modifications to authorized water projects and project studies that are related to Reclamation's missions and authorities, that require specific congressional authorization, that have not been congressionally authorized, that have not been included in any previous annual report, and that, if authorized, could be carried out by Reclamation; and (2) any project study that was expedited under this subtitle. TITLE II--PROTECTING EXISTING WATER RIGHTS Water Rights Protection Act (Sec. 204) This title prohibits USDA or Interior from conditioning or withholding an action to issue, renew, amend, or extend any permit, approval, right-of-way, or other land use or occupancy agreement on: the transfer of any state water right to the United States or any other designee; the acquisition of a state water right in the name of the United States; limiting the date, time, quantity, location of diversion or pumping, or place of use of a state water right beyond any applicable limitations under state water law; or the modification of the terms and conditions of groundwater withdrawal, guidance and reporting procedures, and conservation and source protection measures established by a state. (Sec. 205) In developing any rule, policy, directive, or management plan relating to such an action, Interior or USDA: (1) shall recognize the long-standing authority of the states relating to groundwater and coordinate with the states to ensure that any such rule, policy, directive, or management plan is consistent with, and imposes no greater restriction or regulatory requirement than, applicable state groundwater law; and (2) shall not assert any connection between surface and groundwater that is inconsistent with such a connection recognized by state water laws or adversely affect any authority of a state in adjudicating water rights, any definition established by a state with respect to the term "beneficial use," "priority of water rights," or "terms of use," or any other right or obligation of a state established under state law. TITLE III-- COMPLETING AND MAINTAINING RURAL WATER SUPPLY INFRASTRUCTURE Subtitle A--Irrigation Rehabilitation and Renovation for Indian Tribal Governments and Economies Irrigation Rehabilitation and Renovation for Indian Tribal Governments and Their Economies Act or the IRRIGATE Act Part I--Indian Irrigation Fund (Sec. 311) This part establishes the Indian Irrigation Fund (IIF), from which Interior may make expenditures to carry out this subtitle. (Sec. 312) The Department of the Treasury shall deposit into the IIF for each of FY2017-FY2038 specified amounts of revenues that would otherwise be deposited in the reclamation fund established by the Reclamation Act of 1902. (Sec. 313) The part sets forth requirements for IIF expenditures, investments, and transfers. (Sec. 315) The IIF shall terminate on September 30, 2038, and the unexpended and unobligated balance shall be transferred to the reclamation fund. PART II--Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance of Certain Indian Irrigation Projects (Sec. 321) Interior shall establish a program to address the deferred maintenance and water storage needs of Indian irrigation projects that: (1) create risks to public or employee safety or natural or cultural resources, and (2) unduly impede the management and efficiency of the Indian irrigation program. Interior shall use or transfer specified amounts in the IIF to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for each of FY2017-FY2038 to carry out maintenance, repair, replacement, and water storage construction activities for Indian irrigation projects in the western United States that are owned by the federal government and managed and operated by the BIA and that have deferred maintenance documented. Such amounts shall not be: (1) subject to reimbursement by the owners of the land served by the Indian irrigation projects; or (2) assessed as debts or liens against the land served by such projects. (Sec. 323) Interior shall submit to Congress: (1) programmatic goals to carry out this part that would enable the completion of repairing, replacing, modernizing, or performing maintenance on projects as expeditiously as possible, facilitate or improve the BIA's ability to carry out its mission in operating a project, ensure that the results of government-to-government consultation with the Indian tribe that has jurisdiction over the land on which an eligible project is located are addressed, and facilitate the construction of new water storage using nonfederal contributions to address tribal, regional, and watershed-level supply needs; and (2) funding prioritization criteria to serve as a methodology for distributing funds under this part. Such criteria must take into account: the extent to which deferred maintenance of projects threatens public or employee safety or health, natural or cultural resources, or the BIA's ability to operate the project; the methodology of the rehabilitation priority index; the potential economic benefits of the expenditures on job creation and general economic development in the affected tribal communities; and the ability of the qualifying project to address tribal, regional, and watershed level water supply needs. (Sec. 324) Interior shall: (1) complete a study that evaluates options for improving programmatic and project management and performance of irrigation projects managed and operated by the BIA, and (2) submit status reports biennially on progress made and deficiencies remaining regarding addressing the deferred maintenance needs of Indian irrigation projects. (Sec. 325) Before expending funds on an Indian irrigation project under this part, Interior must consult with Indian tribes with jurisdiction over the land and solicit input from landowners served by the project and irrigators from adjacent irrigation districts. (Sec. 326) Interior shall ensure that, for each of FY2017-FY2038, each eligible Indian irrigation project that has critical maintenance needs receives funding. In allocating funding under this bill, Interior: (1) shall give priority to projects serving more than one Indian tribe within an Indian reservation and to projects for which funding has not been made available during the previous 10 years under any other Act of Congress that expressly addresses the deferred maintenance, repair, or replacement needs of such project; and (2) shall not provide more than a specified amount to any individual project during any consecutive 3-year period. Subtitle B--Clean Water for Rural Communities Clean Water for Rural Communities Act (Sec. 334) This subtitle authorizes Interior to carry out water supply projects in Montana and North Dakota entitled: (1) the "Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System" in accordance with the Dry-Redwater Regional Water System Feasibility Study, which received funding from Reclamation on September 1, 2010; and (2) the "Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System" in accordance with the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System Feasibility Report. Interior shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority (DRWA) and the Central Montana Regional Water Authority to provide federal assistance for the planning, design, and construction of such water systems. The bill sets forth the federal share of such costs and the authorized uses of federal funds, which exclude operation, maintenance, or replacement of the water systems. (Sec. 335) The Western Area Power Administration shall make available to the Dry-Redwater System a quantity of power (up to one and a half megawatt capacity) required to meet the system's pumping and incidental operation requirements between May 1 and October 31 of each year: (1) from the water intake facilities; and (2) through all pumping stations, water treatment facilities, reservoirs, storage tanks, and pipelines up to the point of delivery of water to all storage reservoirs and tanks and each entity that distributes water at retail to individual users. The Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System shall be eligible to receive such power only if it: (1) operates on a nonprofit basis, and (2) is constructed pursuant to Interior's cooperative agreement with DRWA. DRWA shall be responsible for: (1) charges for additional power needed to meet pumping requirements, (2) the costs of nonfederal transmission and distribution system delivery and service arrangements, and (3) funding any upgrades to the transmission system owned by the Western Area Power Administration Basin Electric Power District and the Heartland Consumers Power District required to deliver power to the system. TITLE IV--OFFSET Accelerated Revenue, Repayment, and Surface Water Storage Enhancement Act (Sec. 401) This title requires Interior, upon request from a water users association, to convert certain water service contracts between the United States and the association to allow for prepayment of repayment contracts.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 631.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 114-353.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-495.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
San Joaquin River Operations; Sacramento=San Joaquin Delta Operations; drought issues; Drought Legislation, H.R. 2898, S. 2533; USACE Flood Control Operations. S. 2012, S. 2902; WRDA 2016, S. 612; S. 2848, H.R. 5303.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Assist with communication with congressional offices and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water supply issues, reclamation law, and federal budgetary issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 593 / H.R. 1107, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015,review legislation and advocate for forest health solutions that protect watersheds, water quality, and water supply operations. S. 112, the Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2015, and S. 292 / H.R. 1667, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Track status of this legislation and discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users with congressional offices. Review proposed Revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy. Review proposed revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Habitat Conservation Policy. Bureau of Reclamation Principles, Guidelines and Requirements. File comments on Bureau of Reclamation Infrastructure investment Strategy (PEC 05-10 and PEC 05-11). Participate in White House Water Summit to represent a water user perspective. Review and track Good Samaritan Cleanup of Orphan Mines Act - draft legislation. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act. S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Provide assistance in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water contracts and water uses. Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources. Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.2524 and H.R. 4510 Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Provide assistance in communications on a variety of service related issues between Elephant Butte Irrigation District and the Bureau of Reclamation. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track S.1936 the New Mexico Drought Relief Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Implementation of P.L. 111-11. U.S. Bureau of Reclamations Canal Safety Program. Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Assist with communication with congressional offices and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water supply issues, reclamation law, and federal budgetary issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 593 / H.R. 1107, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015,review legislation and advocate for forest health solutions that protect watersheds, water quality, and water supply operations. S. 112, the Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2015, and S. 292 / H.R. 1667, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Track status of this legislation and discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users with congressional offices. Review proposed Revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy. Review proposed revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Habitat Conservation Policy. Bureau of Reclamation Principles, Guidelines and Requirements. File comments on Bureau of Reclamation Infrastructure investment Strategy (PEC 05-10 and PEC 05-11). Participate in White House Water Summit to represent a water user perspective. Review and track Good Samaritan Cleanup of Orphan Mines Act - draft legislation. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Environmental issues related to operations, regional matters, land use issues; HR 2689; HR 496; S. 2568; HR 3153; HR 4615; HR 5467; S. 2902; HR 4371.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act. S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Provide assistance in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water contracts and water uses. Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources. Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.2524 and H.R. 4510 Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Provide assistance in communications on a variety of service related issues between Elephant Butte Irrigation District and the Bureau of Reclamation. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track S.1936 the New Mexico Drought Relief Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Implementation of P.L. 111-11. U.S. Bureau of Reclamations Canal Safety Program. Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Contacted Congressional staff regarding a letter sent to the Department of Agriculture on behalf of the City of Banning regarding existing water rights. S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016, Title II, all provisions relating to the conditional issuance of permits, monitored the development of the legislation. S.612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Title III, Section J, all provisions related to resources available to municipal governments related to California Drought. Monitored development of the legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 2647 - the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 - matters related to water supply protection H.R. 2898 - the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 - issues affecting water users S. 2533: California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act S. 3085: the Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016 - issues impacting watershed protection. S. 2902: Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016 - issues related to western water and watersheds. S. 2959/H.R. 5433: a bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 S. 2848/H.R. 5303: Water Resources Development Act - issues impacting western water users and electric utilities. S. 3300: Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2016 Matters related to Tribal water rights. Issues pertaining to watershed management and forestry-matters impacting water users Issues related to Arizona water supplies
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S593/HR1107/S2902: Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act Provision related to Bureau of Reclamation managing its infrastructure assets for transferred works; S. 1894California Emergency Drought Relief ActProvisions relating to Colorado River basin pilot program; HR2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015Drought-related issues impacting the Colorado River Basin; S286: Department of Interior Trial Self Governance Act of 2015 Related to BOR programs; White House: Issues related to Western drought impacts. WH Ofc of Intergov. Affairs/ Council on Environmental Quality; US Department of the Interior: Issues involving drought planning & system use agreement, Ofc. of Deputy Secr. Ofc. of Solicitor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
HR2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Issues related to Colorado River & drought; S2902: Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Issues re to Colorado River & drought. S1894:California Emergency Drought Relief Act Issues related to Colorado River and drought US Dept. of Inter. US Bureau of Reclamation Colorado River Basin drought issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Administration, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Discussions regarding Reservoir Operation Improvement provisions in WRDA bill, H.R. 5303, Water Resources and Development Act of 2016, its Senate companion S. 2848, and S. 2902 (Flake) drought bill; also the Cumberland River Project and dam repairs Oppose proposals to tax municipal bond interest Discussions regarding status of Clean Line legislation project Discussions regarding community solar / net metering Discussions regarding new nuclear power plants
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1552, S. 2902, H.R. 3867
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 1552, S. 2902, H.R. 3867
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Drought Legislation - Innovative Infrastructure Financing Provisions. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902. S. 612, the WIIN Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Making authorizations for the Department of the Interior, USACE, environment and related agencies. Agency policies related to flood control, water supply development and management, and environmental restoration activities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Water Resources Reform and Development Act Implementation. Invasive Species Management in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. Water Resources Development Act - S. 2848/H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Impact from regional recommendations for renewing the Columbia River Treaty with Canada; changes to Flood Control rule Curve at Ririe Reservoir. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902. Water Resources Development Act - S. 2848/H.R. 5303 S. 612, the WIIN Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Western Water Policy; Implementation of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; Clean Water Act (H.R. 594/H.R.897); Watershed Planning Policy; Aging Infrastructure; Regulatory Streamlining; Bureau of Reclamation Policies; Endangered Species Act; Climate Change legislation; Levee Safety; and Water Resouces Development Act (WRDA); Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act S. 133; Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act S. 384; Waters of the U.S. rulemaking; the Resilient Federal Forests Act (H.R. 2647); Excess Capacity Directives and Standards - Use of Revenues; Energy Bill - S.2012; and Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303; S. 612, the WIIN Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
USACE operations; legislation affecting USACE operations, S. 2533, S. 2902, S. 2012; WRDA 2016, S. 612, HR. 5303; Operations of Success Dam and Reservoir.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
San Joaquin River Operations; Sacramento=San Joaquin Delta Operations; drought issues; Drought Legislation, H.R. 2898, S. 2533; USACE Flood Control Operations. S. 2012, S. 2902; WRDA 2016, S. 612; S. 2848, H.R. 5303.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Corps of Engineers operations and policies; legislation affecting USACE operations, S. 2533, S. 2902, S. 2012; WRDA 2016, S. 612: H.R. 5303, S. 2848.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 167 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act H.R. 239 - Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act H.R.538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 1335 - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act HR 1937 - National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2015 H.R. 2647 - Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 H.R. 2898 - Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 H.R. 4037 - Keeping Oil and Natural Gas Flowing for Consumers Act H.R. 2316 - Self-Sufficient Community Lands Act H.R. 3881 - Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 4579 - Utah Test and Training Range Encroachment Prevention and Temporary Closure Act H.R. 4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 H.R. 5500 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act H.R. 5538 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R.3843 - Locatable Minerals Claim Location and Maintenance Fees Act of 2015 H.R. 4900 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) H.R. 5278 - Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) H.R. 5129 - Guides and Outfitters Act (GO Act) S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act (amendments #18, 71, 166) S. 235 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2015 S. 517 - Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act S. 890 - Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2015 S. 1403 - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act S. 1416 - A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to limit the authority to reserve water rights in designating a national monument S. 1691 - National Forest Ecosystem Improvement Act S. 1271- Fuel Loss Abatement and Royalty Enhancement Act or the FLARE Act S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments (#3027, #3033, #3023 #3034, #3126, #3245) S. 2341 - A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. S. 2383 - Utah Test and Training Range Encroachment Prevention and Temporary Closure Act S. 2902 - Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016 S. 3066 - Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act S.2328- Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) S.2240 - Federal Land Invasive Species Control, Prevention, and Management Act S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016 S. 3004 - Alaska Native Claims Settlement Improvement Act S. 3085 Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016 and Dem. alternative. S. 3202 - A bill to facilitate the transport of additional hydrocarbons to extend the life of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, to further American energy security, and for other purposes. S. 3068 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3085 --Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016 and proposed amendments S. ___ - Discussion Draft Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act Discussions on Water Resource Development Act of 2016 (WRDA 2016) Rulemakings USDA, U.S. Forest Service; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement for Tongass Land and Resource Plan Amendment at 81 Fed. Reg. 43,198 (July 1, 2016) Final rule: USDA, U.S. Forest Service; reinstatement of the North Fork Coal Mining Area exception to the Colorado Roadless Rule at 81 Fed. Reg. 91811 (36 CFR Part 294, Dec. 19, 2016). Record of Decision: final approval of Tongass National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment (Dec. 9, 2016). http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd526894.pdf DOI and USDA announced a two-year time-out on Yellowstone gateway mineral extraction 43 U.S.C. 1702(j); 43 C.F.R. 2300-0-5(h).(Nov. 21, 2016). DOI, Fish and Wildlife Service; Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska; Revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement; 80 FR 4303, pages 4303-4306 (January 27, 2015) US Department of Commerce; NOAA; New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts National Monuments: Proposal (Sept. 2015) DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation; November 18, 2016 (81 FR 83008). DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Air Quality Control, Reporting, and Compliance; April 5, 2016 EPA, Office of Environmental Justice, Discussions about regulation for Port emissions. CEQ, Finalized NEPA Guidance on Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at 81 Fed. Reg. 51866 (Aug. 2, 2016) Presidential Proclamation: Establishment of the Gold Butte National Monument (Dec. 28, 2016) Presidential Proclamation: Establishment of the Bears Ears National Monument (Dec. 28, 2016) Presidential Proclamation: Establishment of the North East Canyons and Seamounts National Monument (Sept. 15, 2016)
Client expense: $77,176 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 2647 - the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 - matters related to water supply protection H.R. 2898 - the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 - issues affecting water users S. 2533: California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act S. 3085: The Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016 - issues impacting watershed protection. S. 2902: Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016 - issues related to western water and watersheds. S. 2959/H.R. 5433: a bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 S. 2848/H.R. 5303: Water Resources Development Act - issues impacting western water users and electric utilities. S. 3300: Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2016 Matters related to Tribal water rights. Issues pertaining to watershed management and forestry-matters impacting water users Issues related to Arizona water supplies
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Unnumbered House Bill, Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Management Act Unnumbered Senate Bill, Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Management Act H.R. 682, Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act S. 346, Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act of 2015 S. 1694, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act H.R. 4686, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act S. 133, Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act of 2015 S.921, Delaware River Basin Conservation Act H.R. 1772, Delaware River Basin Conservation Act Unnumbered Senate Bill, Good Samaritan Cleanup of Orphan Mines Act of 2016 S. 1699, Oregon Wildlands Act S. 329, Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act H.R. 2787, East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act S. 1577, East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act S.2902, Western Water Supply Planning Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5464, To Provide That Certain Project Works on the St. Croix River, Maine are not Required to be Licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission S.2533, California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016 Senate Draft bill on the Gila River Wild and Scenic Designation S.3048, South Eastern Oregon Mineral Withdrawal and Economic Development Act S.1777, a Bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes Unnumbered Senate Bill, Cle Elum Wild and Scenic River Designation Unnumbered Senate Bill, Nooksack River Wild and Scenic River Designation S.437, Improved National Monument Designation Process Act S.1416, A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to limit the authority to reserve water rights in designating a national monument S. 3317, A bill to prohibit the further extension or establishment of national monuments in the State of Utah except by express authorization of Congress H.R. 5982, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 S.2991, Methow Headwaters Protection Act of 2016
Client expense: $11,445 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R.211: Reducing Environmental Barriers to Unified Infrastructure and Land Development Act of 2015, H.R. 212/S.460: Drinking Water Protection Act, H.R.291/S.176: Water in the 21st Century Act, H.R.1208/S.630: Sacramento-San Joaquin National Heritage Area Establishment Act, HR.1278, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2015, H.R.1296, San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, H.R.1485: Federal Lands Invasive Species Control, Prevention, and Management Act, H.R.2689: Clarification of Scope of Eligible Water Resources Projects, H.R.2993: Water Recycling Acceleration Act of 2015, H.R.4582: Save our Salmon Act or "SOS" Act, H.R.4615: Water Conservation Rebate Parity Act, H.R.4954: Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2016, H.R.5984/S.1983: Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act, H.R.5303/S.2848: Water Resources Development Act of 2016, S.414: California Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015, S.1894: California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, S.612: Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, S.2533: California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief, S.2673: Water Technology Acceleration Act of 2016, S.2902: Western Water Supply and Planning Act of 2016.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
HR 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act-SELC opposed provisions that weaken National Environmental Protection Act. S.2647 , Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015-SELC opposed provisions that weaken the National Environmental Protection Act. H.R. 348, Responsibility & Professionally Invigorating Development RAPID Act of 2015 - SELC opposed sections of this legislation that weakened the National Environmental Policy Act S. 769. Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act-SELC opposed the portions of this legislation that weakened the National Environmental Policy Act HR 22, the FAST Act, opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. HR 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, opposing provisions that weaken the National Environmental Policy Act. H.R. 2406, The Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, opposing provisions that weaken NEPA processes on public lands. H.R. ___, Water Resources Development Act, supporting provisions to enhance S. 2902 the Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act , opposing provisions that weaken public protections.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
H.R. 2406: Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act H.R. 2898 - Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 H. R. 5247 - California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act H.R. 6448: Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2016 H.R. 6528 - Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act S. 612 - WIIN Act S. 1894 - California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015 S. 2012 -North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 S. 2341: A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Wilderness S. 2533 - California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act S. 2848 -Water Resources Development Act of 2016 S. 2902 - Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016 S.3533 and H.R. 6528 Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act No bill number -Wildfire Budgeting Response and Forest Management Act discussion draft National Wildlife Refuge System legislation Endangered Species Act legislation Recodification of U.S. Code: Title 54, National Park System, Title 56, Wildlife Nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior
Client expense: $37,564 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, S. 612, Water Resources Development Act; Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Assist with communication with congressional offices and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water supply issues, reclamation law, and federal budgetary issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 593 / H.R. 1107, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015,review legislation and advocate for forest health solutions that protect watersheds, water quality, and water supply operations. S. 112, the Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2015, and S. 292 / H.R. 1667, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Track status of this legislation and discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users with congressional offices. Review proposed Revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy. Review proposed revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Habitat Conservation Policy. Bureau of Reclamation Principles, Guidelines and Requirements. File comments on Bureau of Reclamation Infrastructure investment Strategy (PEC 05-10 and PEC 05-11). Participate in White House Water Summit to represent a water user perspective. Review and track Good Samaritan Cleanup of Orphan Mines Act - draft legislation. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act. S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Provide assistance in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water contracts and water uses. Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources. Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.2524 and H.R. 4510 Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2016 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Provide assistance in communications on a variety of service related issues between Elephant Butte Irrigation District and the Bureau of Reclamation. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track S.1936 the New Mexico Drought Relief Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Implementation of P.L. 111-11. U.S. Bureau of Reclamations Canal Safety Program. Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation policy and contract provisions. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.1694 and H.R. 4686 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Assist with communication with congressional offices and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water supply issues, reclamation law, and federal budgetary issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 593 / H.R. 1107, Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. Discussed aging infrastructure with congressional and agency staff to determine this legislations potential effects on water users. Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015,review legislation and advocate for forest health solutions that protect watersheds, water quality, and water supply operations. S. 112, the Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2015, and S. 292 / H.R. 1667, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Track status of this legislation and discuss the importance of the Endangered Species Act and its effects on water users with congressional offices. Review proposed Revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy. Bureau of Reclamation Principles, Guidelines and Requirements. File comments on Bureau of Reclamation Infrastructure investment Strategy (PEC 05-10 and PEC 05-11). Participate in White House Water Summit to represent a water user perspective. Review and track Good Samaritan Cleanup of Orphan Mines Act - draft legislation. Bureau of Reclamation Manual Modifications
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act. S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Provide assistance in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding water contracts and water uses. Review and track H.R. 2647 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Review and track H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act, review legislation and amendments that relate to water resources. Review and track S. 1894, California Emergency Drought Relief Act and S.2533 the California Long - Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act. Review and track S.2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act Review and track S.2524 and H.R. 4510 Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service