GREENER Fuels Act

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS;; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to RIN transparency; issues related to the RFS Reset; issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

- Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and Ethanol and effects on motorcycles - H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 - H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act - S. 517 - Consumer Fuel Retailer Choice Act - H.R. 777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol - H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act - S. 2519 and H.R. 5212 - The GREENER Fuels Act (Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act) - H.R.5855 - Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.777 by U.S. Rep. James F. Sensenbrenner provides for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. HR 1315, RFS Reform Act of 2017, by U.S. Rep. Robert Goodlatte to amend the clean air act to eliminate requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce gasoline that contains greater than 10% volume percent ethanol. HR 1315 (RFS Reform Act of 2017): 55 cosponsors, AMA raised concerns with the EPA regarding an E15 Misfueling Mitigation Plan, 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation and Reid Vapor Pressure. HR 5855 Scott Austin (R-GA8)-Requres the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E15 and for other purposes. HR 5212 Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and S 2519 Sponsored by Tom Udall (D-NM) are companion bills called the "Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act (The GREENER Fuels Act). They amend the Clean Air Act to reform the renewable fuel program under that Act, and for other purposes. It caps the nation's fuel supply at 9.7% ethanol requiring the EPA to prioritize the use of cellulosic biofuel ahead of other biofuels when determining volumes below the blend wall levels. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (HR 1311) and by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (S 517). The bill would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent. This would increase market access opportunities for higher blends of ethanol. It would allow retailers across the country to sell E15 and other higher-ethanol/gasoline fuel blends year-round.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

US H.R.350 RPM Act of 2017 introduced by U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry that clarifies congressional intent to exempt racing vehicle from the Clean Air Act. US Sen. 203 by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr that reaffirms that the EPA may not regulate vehicles used solely for competition, and other purposes. This is a companion bill for H.R. 350. HB 5212 (U.S. Rep. Peter Welch and S2519 (U.S. Sen. Tom Udall) are companion bills referred to as the Greener Act (Growing Renewable Energy Through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act). They cap mandated ethanol content in the Nation's fuel supply at 9.7% and require the prioritization of cellulosic biofuel. In addition, they maintain a continuing place in the market for ethanol-free gas. HR 350 (U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry and S 203 (U.S. Sen. Richard Burr) are companion bills referred toas the RPM Act of 2017. They clarify congressional intent to exempt racing vehicles from the Clean Air Act. S517 is the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act that amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure limitations to allow the sale of E15 during the summer months. HR 1311-This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. S 3604 To require a study to determine the best available estimate of the total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received by the Secretary of the Treasury. Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Risch, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Burr) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

SENATE S. 1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (Oppose) S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act (Support) S. Con. Res. 42- A concurrent resolution supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority underthe Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution (Support) HOUSE H. Con. Res. 330 - Supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority under the Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution (Support)

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for E15 and mid-level ethanol-blended fuels Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to the RFS Reset; Issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to RIN transparency; Issues related to the RFS Reset; Issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to RIN transparency; issues related to the RFS Reset; Issues related to Reid Vapor Pressure relief for ethanol blends

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Opposed draft legislation, the "21st Century Transportation Fuels Act," sponsored by Congressmen Shimkus and Flores, which would repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in exchange for a national (95 RON) octane fuel requirement. Submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Provided recommendations for removing regulatory barriers restricting market access to high octane midlevel ethanol blends. Opposed H.R. 1315, The RFS Reform Act, which amends the RFS to eliminate the conventional ethanol requirement, sets a 10% cap on the amount of ethanol that can be blended into gasoline and reduces the total amount of renewable fuel required to be blended between 2017 and 2022. Opposed H.R. 777, a bill to reverse EPAs approval of E15 and require more unnecessary testing for higher ethanol blends. Opposed H.R. 119, the LEVEL Act (Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act), a bill to repeal Renewable Fuel Standard II, keeping RFS I volumes intact. Opposed H.R. 776, a bill that requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit the total volume of cellulosic biofuel in transportation fuel under the renewable fuel standard to what is commercially available until the EPA submits to Congress a comprehensive study on cellulosic biofuel and the environmental and economic impacts of producing such fuel. Opposed H.R. 1314, a bill to eliminate the RFS. Opposed H.R. 5212 and S. 2519, bills to phase out the conventional ethanol mandate by 2 billion gallons per year, beginning in 2023 and eliminate it by 2030.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE

S 203/HR 350, RPM Act of 2017 S 2519/HR 5212, Growing Renewable Energy Through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act HR 776, Renewable Fuel Program Study HR 777, Analysis of Use of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends HR 1314, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act HR 1315, RFS Reform Act of 2017 HR 5855, Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018

Client expense: $245,000 · 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), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and biodiesel H.R.119 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R.776 - To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R.777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R.1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2383 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 H.R. 3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 5212 - GREENER Fuels Act H.R. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 944 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions and biointermediates; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions and biointermediates; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) including point of obligation, proposals to cap renewable identification number (RIN)s, proposals change octane standards, and H. R. 5212/S.2519 - the GREENER Fuels Act and S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, and discussion draft H.R. _ the 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Improving the sustainability of biofuels; Greener Fuels Act S. 2519

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

Improving the sustainability of biofuels; The Greener Fuels Act S.2519

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

Issues related to pro-environment reform of the RFS; Greener Fuels Act (S 2519, HR 5212); Submitted public comment in support of reducing volume mandates for corn ethanol and biodiesel linked to deforestation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to pro-environment reform of the RFS; Greener Fuels Act (S 2519, HR 5212); Submitted public comment in support of reducing volume mandates for corn ethanol and biodiesel linked to deforestation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Continued to encourage the President to direct EPA to allow E-15 year-round. Opposed H.R. 1315, The RFS Reform Act, which amends the RFS to eliminate the conventional ethanol requirement, sets a 10% cap on the amount of ethanol that can be blended into gasoline and reduces the total amount of renewable fuel required to be blended between 2017 and 2022. Opposed H.R. 777, a bill to reverse EPAs approval of E15 and require more unnecessary testing for higher ethanol blends. Opposed H.R. 119, the LEVEL Act (Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act), a bill to repeal Renewable Fuel Standard II, keeping RFS I volumes intact. Opposed H.R. 776, a bill that requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit the total volume of cellulosic biofuel in transportation fuel under the renewable fuel standard to what is commercially available until the EPA submits to Congress a comprehensive study on cellulosic biofuel and the environmental and economic impacts of producing such fuel. Opposed H.R. 1314, a bill to eliminate the RFS. Opposed H.R. 5212 and S. 2519, bills to phase out the conventional ethanol mandate by 2 billion gallons per year, beginning in 2023 and eliminate it by 2030.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, White House Office

HR 5904: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act of 2018; provisions related to energy HR 6731: Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; provisions related to fuels policy S. 1844: Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act of 2017; provisions related to infrastructure S. 2519: Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible (GREENER) Fuels Act; provisions related to fuels policy Discussions related to fuels policy Discussions related to energy development Discussions related to permitting

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels;; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the Notice of Data Availability (NODA) under the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO); Issues related to export RINS under the RFS;; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to higher octane fuels

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the Notice of Data Availability (NODA) under the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO); Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to RIN transparency

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the Notice of Data Availability (NODA) under the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO); Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to RIN transparency

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the Notice of Data Availability (NODA) under the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO); Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to RIN transparency

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the Notice of Data Availability (NODA) under the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO); Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to higher octane fuels;

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 517/H.R. 1311 - Reid Vapor Pressure fix; H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Repeal; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform; H.R. 5212 and S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act; H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 5855 -Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; H.R. 6731 - Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018; Issues related to the RFS; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Proposed Renewables Enhancement Growth and Support Rule; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the RFS; Issues related to the Notice of Data Availability (NODA) under the 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO); Issues related to export RINS under the RFS; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery RFS compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed RIN caps; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to RIN transparency

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

- Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard and Ethanol and effects on motorcycles - H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 - H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act - S. 517 - Consumer Fuel Retailer Choice Act - H.R. 777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol - H.R. 119 - LEVEL Act - S. 2519 and H.R. 5212 - The GREENER Fuels Act (Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act) - H.R.5855 - Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biofuels (Non-Funding) ---Accelerated Depreciation of Biofuels Facilities Extension ---Production Tax Credit Extension ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 4118/S. 2005: Master Limited Partnership Parity Act ---Toomey Amendment to H.R.6147 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Biomass Programs (Non-Funding) ---Reauthorization of Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---Reauthorization of Biomass R&D Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Biorefineries (non-funding) ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Energy Basic Research Funding ---DOE Office of Science ---Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ---H.R.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biofuels ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---H.R. 5961/S.2976: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5961/S.2976: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biorefineries ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5961/S.2976: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) ---Changes to the Point of Obligation under the RFS ---RFS Reform ---H.R. 1311/S.517: Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act ---H.R. 5212/S.2519: Greener Fuels Act ---EPA's Issuance of Small Refinery Waivers ---Administratively Extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15

Client expense: $2,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Biofuels (Non-Funding) ---Accelerated Depreciation of Biofuels Facilities Extension ---Production Tax Credit Extension ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 4118/S. 2005: Master Limited Partnership Parity Act ---Toomey Amendment to H.R.6147 - Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Biomass Programs (Non-Funding) ---Reauthorization of Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---Reauthorization of Biomass R&D Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Biorefineries (non-funding) ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act Energy Basic Research Funding ---DOE Office of Science ---Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ---H.R.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biofuels ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---H.R. 5961/S.2976: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5961/S.2976: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Funding for Biorefineries ---Reauthorization of Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act ---H.R. 5961/S.2976: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) ---Changes to the Point of Obligation under the RFS ---RFS Reform ---H.R. 1311/S.517: Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act ---H.R. 5212/S.2519: Greener Fuels Act ---EPA's Issuance of Small Refinery Waivers ---Administratively Extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15

Client expense: $2,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S 203/HR 350, RPM Act of 2017 S 2519/HR 5212, Growing Renewable Energy Through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act HR 776, Renewable Fuel Program Study HR 777, Analysis of Use of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends HR 1314, Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act HR 1315, RFS Reform Act of 2017 HR 5855, Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018

Client expense: $240,000 · 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), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

SENATE S. 1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (Oppose) S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act (Support) HOUSE H. Con. Res. 330 - Supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority under the Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution (Support)

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards and biodiesel H.R.119 - Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act H.R.776 - To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. H.R.777 - To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R.1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act H.R.1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2383 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 H.R. 3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 5212 - GREENER Fuels Act H.R. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 944 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017 S. 2519 - GREENER Fuels Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) including point of obligation, proposals to cap renewable identification number (RIN)s, proposals change octane standards, and H. R. 5212/S.2519 - the GREENER Fuels Act and S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

US H.R.350 RPM Act of 2017 introduced by U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry that clarifies congressional intent to exempt racing vehicle from the Clean Air Act. US Sen. 203 by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr that reaffirms that the EPA may not regulate vehicles used solely for competition, and other purposes. This is a companion bill for H.R. 350. HB 5212 (U.S. Rep. Peter Welch and S2519 (U.S. Sen. Tom Udall) are companion bills referred to as the Greener Act (Growing Renewable Energy Through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act). They cap mandated ethanol content in the Nation's fuel supply at 9.7% and require the prioritization of cellulosic biofuel. In addition, they maintain a continuing place in the market for ethanol-free gas. HR 350 (U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry and S 203 (U.S. Sen. Richard Burr) are companion bills referred toas the RPM Act of 2017. They clarify congressional intent to exempt racing vehicles from the Clean Air Act. S517 is the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act that amends the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure limitations to allow the sale of E15 during the summer months. HR 1311-This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol.

Client expense: $338,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.777 by U.S. Rep. James F. Sensenbrenner provides for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. HR 1315, RFS Reform Act of 2017, by U.S. Rep. Robert Goodlatte to amend the clean air act to eliminate requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the EPA from approving the introduction into commerce gasoline that contains greater than 10% volume percent ethanol. HR 1315 (RFS Reform Act of 2017): 55 cosponsors, AMA raised concerns with the EPA regarding an E15 Misfueling Mitigation Plan, 2018 Renewable Volume Obligation and Reid Vapor Pressure. HR 5855 Scott Austin (R-GA8)-Requres the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E15 and for other purposes. HR 5212 Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and S 2519 Sponsored by Tom Udall (D-NM) are companion bills called the "Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act (The GREENER Fuels Act). They amend the Clean Air Act to reform the renewable fuel program under that Act, and for other purposes. It caps the nation's fuel supply at 9.7% ethanol requiring the EPA to prioritize the use of cellulosic biofuel ahead of other biofuels when determining volumes below the blend wall levels. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith (HR 1311) and by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (S 517). The bill would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent. This would increase market access opportunities for higher blends of ethanol. It would allow retailers across the country to sell E15 and other higher-ethanol/gasoline fuel blends year-round.

Client expense: $338,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fuels policy; role of advanced biofuel and issues around the Renewable Fuel Standard, including small refinery exemptions; H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act of 2017; H.R. 5212, S.2519, GREENER Fuels Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to pro-environment reform of the RFS; Greener Fuels Act (S 2519, HR 5212); Submitted public comment in support of reducing volume mandates for corn ethanol and biodiesel linked to deforestation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to pro-environment reform of the RFS; Greener Fuels Act (S 2519, HR 5212); Submitted public comment in support of reducing volume mandates for corn ethanol and biodiesel linked to deforestation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Continued to encourage the President to direct EPA to allow E-15 year-round. Sent a letter to Congressmen Shimkus and Tonko regarding the hearing on high octane fuels and high efficiency vehicles, and the role ethanol can play in future GHG standards as a high octane fuel. Sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leadership regarding RFS compliance exemptions to profitable refining companies. Opposed H.R. 1315, The RFS Reform Act, which amends the RFS to eliminate the conventional ethanol requirement, sets a 10% cap on the amount of ethanol that can be blended into gasoline and reduces the total amount of renewable fuel required to be blended between 2017 and 2022. Opposed H.R. 777, a bill to reverse EPAs approval of E15 and require more unnecessary testing for higher ethanol blends. Opposed H.R. 119, the LEVEL Act (Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act), a bill to repeal Renewable Fuel Standard II, keeping RFS I volumes intact. Opposed H.R. 776, a bill that requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit the total volume of cellulosic biofuel in transportation fuel under the renewable fuel standard to what is commercially available until the EPA submits to Congress a comprehensive study on cellulosic biofuel and the environmental and economic impacts of producing such fuel. Opposed H.R. 1314, a bill to eliminate the RFS. Opposed H.R. 5212 and S. 2519, bills to phase out the conventional ethanol mandate by 2 billion gallons per year, beginning in 2023 and eliminate it by 2030.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

HR 5904: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2018; provisions related to energy S. 1844: Coordinating Interagency Review of Natural Gas Infrastructure Act of 2017; provisions related to infrastructure S. 2519: Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible (GREENER) Fuels Act; provisions related to fuels Discussions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard Discussions related to resource development in the Outer Continental Shelf

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office