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Crude-By-Rail Safety Act
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Crude-By-Rail Safety Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to: establish, by regulation, an interim national standard for the maximum volatility (measured by the vapor pressure) of crude oil transported by rail within the United States; study the best methods for reliably measuring that volatility as well as the level of volatility consistent with the safest practicable shipment of crude oil by rail; issue a final rule establishing the maximum volatility of crude oil transported by rail; and issue also a final rule, based on specified safety standards, which requires that all new tank cars designed to transport a Class 3 flammable liquid meet or exceed the design standards set forth in a related Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. DOT shall prohibit immediately the shipment of oil or ethanol in: (1) any DOT-111 tank car that does not meet the requirements of Casualty Prevention Circular 1232, issued by the Association of American Railroads on August 31, 2011; or (2) any unjacketed CPC-1232 tank car. Tank cars retrofitted to meet or exceed certain design standards may, however, continue to transport oil or ethanol, but they must also be equipped with electronically controlled pneumatic brakes. Rail carriers must perform at least two additional internal rail inspections per calendar year than required by specified law as well as at least four track geometry inspections on routes that: (1) the rail carrier owns or has been assigned maintenance responsibility, and (2) over which one or more high-hazard flammable trains are operated. Any person offering oil for transportation shall complete spot inspections on 5% of all individual rail cars loaded with crude oil to: test and record the volatility of the crude oil in the cars, and ensure that the crude oil meets the interim national standard for maximum volatility established under this Act or any more restrictive volatility standard subsequently enacted. DOT shall also complete spot inspections on crude oil volatility to ensure that volatility standards are being met. Knowing violators of hazardous materials transportation law, of energy product inspections, and of rail inspections shall be subject to specified civil penalties. DOT shall: establish or expand safety programs relating to the transportation of energy products and other Class 3 flammable liquids by rail, pipeline, highway, and waterway; and publish a final rule revising certain oil spill prevention and response plan regulations to include specified requirements. No rail carrier may operate any high-hazard flammable train in any state until it has given specified information, including emergency response and contact information, to the Emergency Response Commission for that state and any local emergency planning committee along the route the train will operate. Rail carriers must collaborate to develop an inventory of emergency response resources along routes over which one or more high-hazard flammable trains operate for responding to worst case discharges resulting from accidents involving unit trains or blocks of tank cars transporting Class 3 flammable liquids. DOT shall: promulgate requirements for a railroad carrier to follow in establishing a confidential close call reporting system program meeting specified criteria, contract with the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences to study high-hazard flammable train liability, and conduct a comprehensive review of existing regulations for energy products transported by all modes of transportation.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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2017 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2017 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
2017 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
| Democratic |
| MI |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to rail transportation of ethanol; Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High Hazard Flammable Trains Rulemaking; S. 859 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act; S. 808 - STB Reauthorization Act; H.R. 1804 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act; S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act; S. 1462 - Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; H.R. 22 - Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1043-RESPONSE Act; H.R. 1290-to provide for a study on impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic; S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Act; S. 808 STB Reauthorization Act; S. 853-Rail Shipper Fairness Act; S. 859 Crude by Rail Safety Act; Tank Car Safety; Tank Car Enhancement; DOT NPRM on Rail Safety; and Rail Congestion
Client expense: $236,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1043-RESPONSE Act; H.R. 1290-to provide for a study on impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic; S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Act; S. 808 STB Reauthorization Act; S. 853-Rail Shipper Fairness Act; S. 859 Crude by Rail Safety Act; Tank Car Safety; Tank Car Enhancement; DOT NPRM on Rail Safety; and Rail Congestion
Client expense: $236,981 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project, and USACE permit denial (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process (no specific bill). Railroad service (no specific bill). H. R. 5394, H.R. 2577, THUD: Crew size. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). P.L. 114-190, Implementation of legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority and possible HMT amendment. Crude by rail accidents (no specific bill). S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5782, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. STB regulations on reciprocal switching (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
-HR 1804 / S 859: Crude by Rail Safety Act of 2015 (all provisions) -HR 4397 Rail Safety Act (all provisions)
Client expense: $119,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Issues related to rail transportation of ethanol Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High Hazard Flammable Trains Rulemaking S. 859 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act S. 808 - STB Reauthorization Act H.R. 1804 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act S. 1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act S. 1462 - Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act H.R. 22 - Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 8: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; provisions related to liquefied natural gas exports HR 2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (fka: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017); provisions related to energy HR 5180: Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016; provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; provisions related to liquefied natural gas exports S. 280: Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015; provisions related to permits S. 577: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015; provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard S. 585: American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to liquefied natural gas exports S. 653: Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015; provisions related to water research S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; provisions related to crude by rail S. 934: Phantom Fuel Reform Act; provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard S. 1171: Seismic Moratorium Act; provisions related to energy S. 1201: Clean Distributed Energy Grid Integration Act; provisions related to energy S. 1202: Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology (HEAT) Act; provisions related to energy S. 1208: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to pipelines S. 1209: Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; provisions related to pipelines S. 1210: Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act; provisions related to energy S. 1228: North American Energy Infrastructure Act; provisions related to borders and energy infrastructure S. 1230: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program under which the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas production activities; provisions related to energy S. 1276: Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015; provisions related to energy S. 1278: Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act; provisions related to energy S. 1279: Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; provisions related to exploration and production S. 1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015; provisions related to exports S. 1462: Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; provisions related to crude by rail S. 1763: Petroleum Coke Transparency and Public Health Protection Act; provisions related to petroleum coke S. 2011: Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 (OPENS); provisions related to energy policy and crude oil exports S. 2012: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016; provisions related to energy S. 2089: American Energy Innovation Act; provisions related to energy policy and revenue and funding S. 2238: Keep It in the Ground Act of 2015; provisions related to energy S. 2996: FAIR Energy Policy Act; provisions related to energy S. 3018: Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; provisions related to energy S. 3110: American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016; provisions related to energy Discussions related to Department of Interior proposed five-year oil and leasing plan for the Outer Continental Shelf Discussions related to US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Update; all provisions Discussions related to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Proposed Venting and Flaring Rules; all provisions Discussions related to offshore Outer Continental Shelf access and offshore seismic, provisions related to energy Discussions related to National Marine Sanctuaries designations and expansions; provisions related to energy Discussions related to outlook for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ratification, provisions related to trade Discussions related to impacts of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and Brexit
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-House Natural Resources Committee, Oil/Gas Permitting -2012-2017 OCS 5 year/BOEM permitting -Environmental Impact Statements required by NEPA -Endangered Species Act -Deepwater Permitting Restrictions -S. 226, H.R. 427: REINS Act -H.R. 1679: Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 -S.859: Crude-by-Rail Safety Act - Interior Department & EPA permitting process improvement
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to rail transportation of ethanol; Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High Hazard Flammable Trains Rulemaking; S. 859 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act; S. 808 - STB Reauthorization Act; H.R. 1804 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act; S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act; S. 1462 - Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; H.R. 22 - Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 214: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H. CON. RES. 27: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 187: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S. CON. RES. 11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Changes to the definition of underground injection in the Safe Drinking Water Act SA 347 to S. CON. RES. 11: Water pollution regulations should be focused on water quality H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: $381,275 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015
Client expense: $381,275 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act SA 800 to S. CON 11: Crude by Rail Safety
Client expense: $381,275 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 H.R. 4622 - Carbon Capture Act S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) S. 3179 - Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program, November 23, 2016, 81 FR 84612
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 · Transportation
H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015; S. 859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; S. 1519, PORTS Act; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015; S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2844, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; S. 3379, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; Automotive Plastics (including research); CAFE; FY 2016 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; FY 2017 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; MAP21(Continuing Resolution); Positive Train Control; Rail Competition; Rail Safety; Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Legislation; Transportation Security Legislation; Truck Weight Legislation
Client expense: $2,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
H.R.705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act. H.R.749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs. H.R.946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act. H.R.1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes. H.R.2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.3763 - The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.R.5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan. S.546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015. S.769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act. S.853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015. S.859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes. S.1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes. S.1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015. S.1626 - A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes. S.2595 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the railroad tax credit. Water Resources Development Act - Section 214. (Freight railroads). Railroad Retirement Disability Program. Inspector General - Railroad Retirement Board. Drug and Alcohol use among railroad workers. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (rail safety technology). S.2997 - The Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016 (PTC). National Mediation Board FY 17 Funding.
Client expense: $372,783 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Mediation Board, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,159,628 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 1804 / S 859: Crude by Rail Safety Act of 2015 (all provisions) HR 4397 Rail Safety Act (all provisions)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 - bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act - bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 - bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act - bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,319,776 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,002,193 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 (railroad safety) H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights. H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 443 Prohibit long-term storage of rail cars on certain tracks S. 532 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 (rail safety regulation) S. 546 RESPONSE Act of 2015 (hazardous materials transportation regulation) S. 637 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act S. 769 Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (permit reform) S. 797 Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act S. 808 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 853 Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 859 Crude By Rail Safety Act S. 1006 A Bill to incentivize early adoption of Positive Train Control S. 1175 Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S. 1626 Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act S. 1634 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 (economic regulation) S. 1680 National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act S. 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) H.R. 22 FAST Act - Surface Transportation Reauthorization H.R. 354 Creates civil penalty against a railroad when a train crew shift change causes a blocked crossing H.R. 390 (MOTION Act) Moving Obstructive Trains In-Between Openings Now Act H.R. 505 Developing Standards for Electronic Shipping Papers Act of 2015 H.R. 721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 749 Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 1043 Response Act of 2015 H.R. 1405 (RAILS) Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act of 2015 H.R. 1763 Safe Freight Act (Two-person train crews) H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3488 Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 increasing truck weights H.R. 3651 Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 extending implementation deadline. H.R. 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (expedited permitting issue) Surface transportation reauthorization issues Implementation of CNs acquisition of the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company Implementation of Positive Train Control technology Expansion of rail passenger services in the United States Safe transportation by rail of crude oil and other hazardous materials
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
HR 2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to energy HR 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017; provisions related to liquefied natural gas, energy security, and exports HR 5055: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to regulations HR 5180: Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016; provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard HR 5393: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to regulations HR 5538: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; provisions related to regulations S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; provisions related to liquefied natural gas exports S. 280: Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015; provisions related to permits S. 577: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2015; provisions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard S. 585: American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to liquefied natural gas exports S. 653: Water Resources Research Amendments Act of 2015; provisions related to water research S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; provisions related to crude by rail S. 934: Phantom Fuel Reform Act; provisions related to Renewable Fuel Standard S. 1171: Seismic Moratorium Act; provisions related to energy S. 1201: Clean Distributed Energy Grid Integration Act; provisions related to energy S. 1202: Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology (HEAT) Act; provisions related to energy S. 1208: Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to pipelines S. 1210: Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act; provisions related to energy S. 1228: North American Energy Infrastructure Act; provisions related to borders and energy infrastructure S. 1230: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program under which the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas production activities; provisions related to energy S. 1276: Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015; provisions related to energy S. 1278: Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act; provisions related to energy S. 1279: Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; provisions related to exploration and production S. 1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015; provisions related to exports S. 1462: Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; provisions related to crude by rail S. 1763: Petroleum Coke Transparency and Public Health Protection Act; provisions related to petroleum coke S. 2011: Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 (OPENS); provisions related to energy policy and crude oil exports S. 2012: North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016; all provisions S. 2089: American Energy Innovation Act; provisions related to energy policy and revenue S. 2238: Keep It in the Ground Act of 2016; provisions related to energy S. 2996: FAIR Energy Policy Act; provisions related to energy S. 3018: Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; provisions related to energy S. 3110: American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016; provisions related to energy Discussions related to Department of Interior proposed five-year oil and leasing plan for the Outer Continental Shelf Discussions related to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA/NMFS) guidance on marine mammal protection Discussions related to BLM Rule: 1004-AE14: Waste Prevention Discussions related to general environmental issues Discussions related to Trans-Pacific Partnership Status (TPP); provisions related to review of Department of Commerce action on TPP
Client expense: $3,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project, and USACE permit denial (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process. Railroad service (no specific bill). H. R. 5394, H.R. 2577, THUD: Crew size. S. 2844, THUD: truck size and weight amendments; HHS amendments. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). H.R. 636, H.R. 4441 and S. 2658, legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority and possible HMT amendment. Crude by rail accidents (no specific bill). S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5782, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016: rail industry provisions. STB regulations on reciprocal switching (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
BSEE Well Control rule (Regulation Identifier Number 1014-AA11); Issues related to access for exploration and production in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf and the DOI 5 Year Plan; Issues related to Consolidated Oil and Gas and Federal and Indian Coal Valuation reform; Issues related to interpretation of Safety and Environmental Management (SEMS) regulation; Issues related to LNG export permitting; Issues related to OSHA Safety Guidelines; Issues related to pipeline safety and reauthorization; Issues related to seismic testing in the OCS; Issues related to Venting and Flaring: Waste Prevention and Use of Produced Oil and Gas for Beneficial Purposes; S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, Legislation governing the transportation of crude by rail and DoTs emergency regulatory order (DOT-OST-2014-0067); S.1276, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act; S.1278, Alaska Outer Continental Lease Sale Act; S.1279, Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act; S. 2276, The Safe Pipes Act, pipeline reauthorization legislation.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
-House Natural Resources Committee, Oil/Gas Permitting -2012-2017 OCS 5 year/BOEM permitting -Environmental Impact Statements required by NEPA -Endangered Species Act -Deepwater Permitting Restrictions -S. 226, H.R. 427: REINS Act -H.R. 1679: Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 -S.859: Crude-by-Rail Safety Act - Interior Department & EPA permitting process improvement
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Issues related to rail transportation of ethanol Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High Hazard Flammable Trains Rulemaking S. 859 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act S. 808 - STB Reauthorization Act H.R. 1804 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act S. 1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act S. 1462 - Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act H.R. 22 - Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 625, Infrastructure 2.0 Act; H.R. 3651, Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015; H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; H.R. 5786, Community Protection and Preparedness Act of 2016; S. 650, Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act; S. 769, Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network Act; S. 808, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015; S. 859, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; S. 1519, PORTS Act; S. 1626, Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act; S. 1732, Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015; S. 2276, SAFE PIPES Act; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2848, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016; S. 3379, Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; Automotive Plastics (including research); CAFE; FY 2016 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; FY 2017 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; MAP21(Continuing Resolution); Positive Train Control; Rail Competition; Rail Safety; Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Legislation; Transportation Security Legislation; Truck Weight Legislation
Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 3 - Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and amendments H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 351 - LNG Permitting Certainty & Transparency Act H.R. 504 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act H.R. 538 - Native American Energy Act H.R. 702 - To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 1460 - Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act (FRESHER Act) H.R. 1482 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) H.R. 1487 - American Energy Renaissance Act H.R. 1515 - Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act (SHARED Act) H.R. 1548 - Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act (BREATHE Act) H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and amendments H.R. 2042 -- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3135 - Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Act H.R. 3632 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 H.R. 4622 - Carbon Capture Act S. 1 - Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and Amendments (#15, 24, 29, 48, 58, 69, 78, 80, 103) S. 209 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2015 S. 411 - Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.720 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 S. 785 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act) S. 791 - American Energy Renaissance Act S. 859 - Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S.869 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 S.1029 - A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed, and for other purposes. S. 1038 - Energy Star Program Integrity Act S. 1271 - FLARE Act S. 1276 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act of 2015 S. 1278 - Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Act S. 1279 - Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act S.1324 -- Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S. 1713 - Low Income Solar Act S. 1794 Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2015 S.2011 - Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 and amendments S.2391 - American Clean Energy Investment Act of 2015 S.2398 - Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act S.2399 - Climate Protection and Justice Act of 2015 S.J.Res.23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". S.J.Res.24 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". Amendment to strike section 8053 of Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2685) S.1376 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Cruz amendment #1722 and Inhofe amendment #1535) S. 3179 - Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act Rulemakings: EPA Rulemaking, Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources, 81 FR 35823, pages 35823 -35942 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Information Collection Request: Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35,763 (June 3, 2016). EPA Proposed Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare and Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 80 FR 37758, pages 37758-37806 (July 1, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Shell - Chukchi Sea Exploration Plan Finding of No Significant Impact; May 22, 2015. DOI, Bureau of Land Management; Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 FR 16127; pages 16127-16222 (March 26, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Scoping; 80 FR 4939, pages 4939-4941 (January 29, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Notice of Availability (NOA) of and Request for Comments on the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP); 80 FR 4941, pages 4941-4945 (January 29, 2015) On July 23, 2014, the Secretary issued a proposed rule, entitled Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs). 79 Fed. Reg. 45,016 (Aug. 1, 2014). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement - Import Data Collection, Docket No. EERE-2015-BT-CE-0019, 80 Fed. Reg. 81,199 (Dec. 29, 2015) Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0051, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,528 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Supplemental Proposed Determination of Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as Covered Products, Docket No. EERE-2011-BT-DET-0072, 81 Fed. Reg. 11,454 (Mar. 4, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0030, 81 Fed. Reg. 15,836 (Mar. 24, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0006, 81 Fed. Reg. 14,642 (Mar. 17, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042, 81 Fed. Reg. 34,440 (May 31, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, Docket No. EERE-2014-BT-TP-0008, 81 Fed. Reg. 28,588 (May 9, 2016). Department of Energy; Energy Conservation Program: Notice of Opportunity to Submit a Petition to Amend the Rule Establishing Procedures for Requests for Correction of Errors in Rules, Docket No. EERE-2016-BT-PET-0016, 81 Fed. Reg. 27,054 (May 5, 2016). Federal Trade Commission; Energy Labeling, RIN 3084-AB15, 80 Fed. Reg. 67,351 (Nov. 2, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Guidelines for Existing Power Plants: Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64661 (October 23, 2015) Environmental Protection Agency Final Rule, Carbon Pollution Standards from New, Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units. 80 FR 64509 (October 23, 2015) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; RFI at 79-FR-34349, pages 34349-34355 (March 15, 2016) DOI, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Alaska OCS Region, Beaufort Sea Planning Area, Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 242 MMAA104000; 79-FR-44060, pages 44060-44064 (July 29, 2014) EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, Final Rule; 80 FR 13671, pages 13671 -13753 (Mar. 13, 2015)
Client expense: $79,453 · 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 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R. 1043-RESPONSE Act; H.R. 1290-to provide for a study on impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic; S. 650 Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Act; S. 808 STB Reauthorization Act; S. 853-Rail Shipper Fairness Act; S. 859 Crude by Rail Safety Act; Tank Car Safety; Tank Car Enhancement; DOT NPRM on Rail Safety; and Rail Congestion
Client expense: $261,231 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to rail transportation of ethanol; Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High Hazard Flammable Trains Rulemaking; S. 859 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act; S. 808 - STB Reauthorization Act; H.R. 1804 - Crude-by-Rail Safety Act; S. 1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act; S. 853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act; S. 1462 - Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act; H.R. 22 - Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 546, RESPONSE Act - bill in its entirety; S. 859, the Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 443, 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 -- bill in its entirety; S. 532, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1634, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1114, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; S. 1462, Eliminating Dangerous Oil Cars and Ensuring Community Safety Act -- bill in its entirety; S. 1175, Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1405, the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1291, the Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 935, the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2074, Toxics by Rail Accountability and Community Knowledge Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2933, At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 1804, Crude-By-Rail Safety Act -- bill its entirety. Issues related to the federal design standards for railroad tank cars; Issues related to preserving balance economic regulation of the railroad industry; Issues related to the reauthorization of Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432); Issues related to the reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-432).
Client expense: $1,234,936 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R.705 - Rail Crossings Safety Improvement Act H.R.749 - To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs H.R.946 - Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act H.R.1763 - To provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes. H.R.2933 - At-Grade Crossing Enhancement Act of 2015 H.R.3763 - The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (STRRA). H.R.5831 - To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan. S.546 - RESPONSE Act of 2015 S.769 - Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Network Act S.853 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 S.859 - A bill to protect the public, communities across America, and the environment by increasing the safety of crude oil transportation by railroad, and for other purposes. S.1006 - A bill to incentivize early adoption of positive train control, and for other purposes. S.1175 - Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2015 S.1626 - A bill to reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery, and for other purposes. S.2595 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the railroad tax credit. Water Resources Development Act - Section 214 (Freight railroads) Railroad Retirement Disability Program Inspector General - Railroad Retirement Board Drug and Alcohol use among railroad workers National Mediation Board FY 17 Funding
Client expense: $376,573 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act SA 800 to S. CON 11: Crude by Rail Safety
Client expense: $277,367 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015
Client expense: $277,367 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act H.R. 89: Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act H.R. 156: Crude Oil Export Act H.R. 161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act H.R. 214: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act H.R. 287: American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act H.R. 351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act H.R. 428: Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 H.R. 459: Planning for American Energy Act of 2015 H.R. 486: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 H.R.585: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions H.R. 866: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2015 H.R. 1001: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act H.R.1388: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act H.R. 1460: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 H.R. 1482: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 H.R. 1487: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 H.R. 1515: Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 H.R. 1548: Bringing Reductions to Energys Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act or the BREATHE Act H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 H.R. 1616: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act H.R. 1647: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act H.R.1667: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H. CON. RES. 27: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 S. 1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S. 15: Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act S. 33: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act S. 55: Offshore Fairness Act S. 59: A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States. S. 187: Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act S. 188: A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil S.292: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S. 411: Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. S. 751: Clean Air, Strong Economies Act or the Case Act S. 785: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2015 S. 791: American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 S. 828: Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act S. 859: Crude-By-Rail Safety Act S. CON. RES. 11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 SA 48 to S. CON. RES. 11: Changes to the definition of underground injection in the Safe Drinking Water Act SA 347 to S. CON. RES. 11: Water pollution regulations should be focused on water quality H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client expense: $277,367 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · third_quarter · Railroads
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act (S.650),Crude-By-Rail Safety Act(S. 859),Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015(H.R. 749),Rail Safety Reauthorization,High-Speed Rail, Passenger Rail Reauthorization,Amtrak Funding,Fatigue Management,Operating Crew Size,Hazardous Materials Reauthorization,Rail Labor Protections Unemployment and Sickness Benefits,Amtrak Food and Beverage Service,Worker Security Training Surface Transportation Board Nominations,Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act (S.1626),Postive Train Control (PTC),Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST) Act (H.R. 22), Railroad Retirement
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 1804 / S 859: Crude by Rail Safety Act of 2015 (all provisions) HR 4397 Rail Safety Act (all provisions)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
BSEE Well Control rule (Regulation Identifier Number 1014-AA11); Issues related to access for exploration and production in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf and the DOI 5 Year Plan; Issues related to Consolidated Oil and Gas and Federal and Indian Coal Valuation reform; Issues related to interpretation of Safety and Environmental Management (SEMS) regulation; Issues related to LNG export permitting; Issues related to OSHA Safety Guidelines; Issues related to pipeline safety and reauthorization; Issues related to seismic testing in the OCS; Issues related to Venting and Flaring: Waste Prevention and Use of Produced Oil and Gas for Beneficial Purposes; S.859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, Legislation governing the transportation of crude by rail and DoTs emergency regulatory order (DOT-OST-2014-0067); S.1276, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act; S.1278, Alaska Outer Continental Lease Sale Act; S.1279, Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act; S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act; S. 2276, The Safe Pipes Act, pipeline reauthorization legislation.
Client expense: $1,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Railroads
S. 859, Crude-by-Rail Safety Act, entire bill. Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, job and trade benefits of the project, and USACE permit denial (no specific bill). NEPA green house gas guidance and regulations. Railroad Antitrust Enforcement legislation (no specific bill). S. 769, Track, Railroad and Infrastructure Act (entire bill). P.L. 114-94, Implementation of FAST Act, legislation to authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail and other surface transportation programs, and for other purposes; rail provisions including PTC extension, truck size and weight, and funding programs. H.R. 1763, Safe Freight Act, entire bill. USACE permitting process and flood assistance. Railroad service (no specific bill). H. R. 5394, H.R. 2577, THUD: Crew size. S. 2844, THUD: truck size and weight amendments; HHS amendments. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act (fuel supply emergencies amendment). P.L. 114-73, Implementation of Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015: PTC extension. H.R. 3488, Safe, Flexible, and Efficient Trucking Act of 2015 (entire bill). Proposed Canadian Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger (no specific bill). H.R. 636, H.R. 4441 and S. 2658, legislation to reauthorize the FAA: UAS provisions. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act: section 214 permit processing authority and possible HMT amendment. Crude by rail accidents (no specific bill).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)