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Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
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Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act 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.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-71.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
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2019 · second_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Fuel emissions standards (tier 3 gasoline/ozone proposed rules); Underground storange tank reauthorization tax issues; EPA's UST proposed rules, ethanol blendwlal, RFS reform (lowering the corn-based ethanol mandate; S. 517, known as the "Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act," would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent which would allow retailers across the country to sell E15 year-round; E15 labeling
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Fuel emissions standards (tier 3 gasoline/ozone proposed rules); Underground storange tank reauthorization tax issues; EPA's UST proposed rules, ethanol blendwlal, RFS reform (lowering the corn-based ethanol mandate; S. 517, known as the "Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act," would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent which would allow retailers across the country to sell E15 year-round; E15 labeling
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2019 · first_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to motor vehicle fuel, including climate changes; renewable fuels standards; S.517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation and federal activity related to food, commodity and ethanol prices. Legislation and federal activity related to environmental issues. Legislation related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform. H.R. 1315, The Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act. S. 517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. H.R. 1314, The Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 776 - to require EPA to set cellulosic biofuel targets on actual production and require a study on impact of cellulosic biofuel production; H.R. 777 - to require a comprehensive assessment of mid-level fuel blends; 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. 3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial 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; S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Act
Client expense: $334,139 · Firm income: Not reported
| Republican |
| IA |
| Claire McCaskill | Democratic | MO |
| Heidi Heitkamp | Democratic | ND |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Joni Ernst | Republican | IA |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 119 - to repeal expanded renewable fuel program (RFS2); H.R. 1314 - to repeal the RFS; H.R. 1315 - to reduce the cellulose requirements under the RFS; Renewable Fuel Standard implementation; Ethanol industry updates; H.R. 1311 - to extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to E15; H.R. 1315 - limiting fuel from containing more than 10% ethanol; Ethanol infrastructure issues; Mid-level fuel blends; RVP issues for E15; preserving RFS Point of Obligation; S. 517 to extend the RVP waiver to gasoline blends above 10%
Client expense: $334,139 · 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, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
2018 Renewable Volume Obligations, E15 (S517) and Renewable Fuel Standards (HR 1315), misfueling mitigation measures and education. Ethanol education and labeling requirements (HR 5855).
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Support Biodiesel Tax Credits Support Renewable Fuel Standard Support S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Client expense: $667,210 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Review Process Support water rights protection Support water rights protection Act, HR 2939, S.1230 EPCRA and CERCLA reporting H.R. 953 NPDES/Pesticide, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017 S.517 Consumer & Fuel Retailer Choice Act Repeal Support of the 2015 rule defining "Waters of the US" Support New rule defining "Waters of the US FARM Act ACRE Act
Client expense: $667,210 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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: $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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
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: $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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
- 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)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislation and federal activity related to food, commodity and ethanol prices. Legislation and federal activity related to environmental issues. Legislation related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform. H.R. 1315, The Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act. S. 517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. H.R. 1314, The Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Monitor issues related to the renewable fuel standard and encourage support for the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517 / H.R. 1311).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Fuel emissions standards (tier 3 gasoline/ozone proposed rules); Underground storage tank reauthorization tax issues; EPA's UST proposed rules, Ethanol blendwall, RFS reform (lowering the corn-based ethanol mandate; S. 517, known as the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol blends above 10 percent which would allow retailers across the country to sell E15 year-round; E15 Labeling
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. H.R. 4011 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act. H.R. 5226 - Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018. H.R. 6274 - Electric Credit Access Ready at Sale Act of 2018 or the Electric CARS Act of 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. S. 1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act. S. 3449 - Electric Cars Act of 2018 Fuel Economy Harmonization Petition CAFE Civil Penalties EPA/DOT/NTSB Nominations Executive Order 13777 Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Mid-Term Review LCSA Implementation Auto Regulatory Reform E10 Test Fuel Certification Higher Octane Fuels/RVP Waiver Glider Truck Resource Conservative and Recovery Act and Takata Airbags Safer Affordable Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Rule (SAFE Vehicle Rule) FYI 2019 Appropriations Transportation EPA in the Continuing Resolution
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R. 4011 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act H.R. 5226 - Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018. H.R. 6274 - Electric Credit Access Ready at Sale Act of 2018 or the Electric CARS Act of 2018 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 1225 - Vehicle Innovation Act of 2017 S. 1273 - Fuel Economy Harmonization Act S. 1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 S. 3449 - Electric Cars Act of 2018 Fuel Economy Harmonization Petition CAFE Civil Penalties Executive Order 13777 Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Mid-Term Review E10 Test Fuel Certification Higher Octane Fuels/RVP Waiver Auto Regulatory Reform Vehicle-to-Vehicle Infrastructure Communication Glider Truck Safer Affordable Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Rule (SAFE Vehicle Rule) DOT EPA Safe Rule
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
HR __ Gasoline Regulations Act; HR 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; HR 1315 RFS Reform Act; S 1207 FUELS Act; S 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; 75 Fed. Reg. 68044 Regulation To Mitigate the Misfueling of Vehicles and Engines With Gasoline Containing Greater Than Ten Volume Percent Ethanol and Modifications to the Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline Programs; 79 Fed. Reg. 42128 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: RFS Pathways II, and Technical Amendments to the RFS Standards and E15 Misfueling Mitigation Requirements; 81 Fed. Reg. 34778 Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018; Efforts related to anticipated rail safety regulation.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
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 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act 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 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.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---EPA's Issuance of Small Refinery Waivers ---Administratively Extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15 ---New Cellulosic Registration Applications Impacting Corn Kernel Fiber ---Proposal to attach RINs to Ethanol Exports ---Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Proposed Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 ---Shimkus, Flores Draft 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act
Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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 Funding for Biomass Crop Assistance Program ---H.R. 2: Agriculture and Nutrition Act ---S. 3042: Agriculture Improvement Act 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 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.5895/S.2975: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2019 ---EPA's Issuance of Small Refinery Waivers ---Administratively Extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15 ---New Cellulosic Registration Applications Impacting Corn Kernel Fiber ---Proposal to attach RINs to Ethanol Exports ---Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Proposed Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 ---Shimkus, Flores Draft 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act
Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to motor vehicle fuel, including climate changes; renewable fuels standards; S.517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
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)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General discussion of transportation and infrastructure funding, electric vehicles and impact of proposed fuel standards. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517); Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (H.R. 4011, S.1273).
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Ongoing engagement regarding the fuel economy rule and the mid-term review; tailpipe emissions proposed Tier 3 rule; Sustainability; EV policy development. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 517); Fuel Economy Harmonization Act (H.R. 4011, S.1273). RFS Reform/future fuels.
Client expense: $1,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to the Budget Control Act; Issues related to regulatory reforms; appropriations issues; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.350, Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017; H.R.453, Relief from New Source Performance Standards Act of 2017; H.R.806, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; H.R.1119, SENSE Act; H.R.1430, HONEST Act; H.R.1431, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017; H.R.1917, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017; H.R.3107, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; H.R.3782, Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2017; H.R.4011, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; 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, 2019; H.R.6463, MARKET CHOICE Act; H.R.7173, Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018; S.263, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017; S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act; S.839, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2017; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; S.1203, A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program under which the Administrator shall defer the designation of an area as a nonattainment area for purposes of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard if the area achieves and maintains certain standards under a voluntary early action compact plan.; S.1273, Fuel Economy Harmonization Act; S.1447, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017; S.1807, Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2017; S.1857, A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces.; S.2461, Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns Act of 2018; S.3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; S.3791, A bill to create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations.; S.3394, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; S.3779, WHERA Act; H.J.Res.143 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; H.R. 695 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019;
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Support Senate amendment to FY 2018 omnibus funding measure, H.R. 1625, to change the current acreage determination process under the Agriculture Risk Coverage - County Yield program operated by the Farm Service Agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture; and, support related House bill, H.R. 4654, and similar provisions in the House and Senate Farm Bill H.R. 2. Maintain current funding levels for the federal crop insurance program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and support no funding reduction amendments in H.R. 2. Support maintaining the Renewable Fuel Standard administered by EPA, and back a Reid Vapor Pressure waiver bill, S. 517, to allow the year-round sale of E-15.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Maintaining the Renewable Fuel Standard, and support for the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. S. 517.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation to amend or repeal the RFS Amendments to the Clean Air Act regarding fuel standards 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. 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 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Renewable Fuel Standard, HR 1315; Farm Bill, HR 2, S 3042; Crop Insurance; E15, HR 1311, S 517
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act and S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act - Seeking support for a waiver on RVP on retail ethanol blends above 10% (i.e. E15 and above). Current EPA regulations prevent the sale of higher blends, such as E15, to be sold during the summer months. The regulation is not appropriate for higher blends of ethanol blended gasoline as higher blends such as E15 were not commercially available at the time when RVP waivers were written for other blends.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Discussions encouraging legislation granting a 1lb. Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol-blended fuel above 10% within the RFS - H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act & S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Strongly discouraging any caps that may be placed on Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) as a part of the Renewable Fuels Standard. Furthermore, we fully support the President's recent announcement and action of the US EPA in moving forward with implementing regulation to provide RVP parity for fuel ethanol blends up to E15 by the June 1, 2019 summer fuel blend deadline.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
General discussion about water quality issues in the state of Ohio. Discussions encouraging a 1lb. Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver to ethanol-blended fuel above 10% within the RFS - H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act & S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
General Issues related to carbon pricing General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1572 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 S. 613 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. 1593 CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
General Issues related to carbon pricing General issues related to EPA clean power plant rule General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform General Issues around Energy Exports H.R. 1572 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 S. 613 Ratepayer Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. 1593 CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act Nominations for various positions at the Department of Energy H.R. 6463 Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kick-start the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act
Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
General Issues related to Renewable Fuel Reform Monitor legislation relating to oil and gas H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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. 1593 CAFE Standards Repeal Act of 2017 H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act General issues related to Fuel Economy Standards 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act discussion draft
Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Worked to encourage the White House to extend Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) relief to E15; once announced, urged EPA to expeditiously publish a legally-defensible approach for extending RVP relief to E15 in the Federal Register for public comment and to finalize the rule before the 2019 low-RVP season begins. Supported S. 517, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, to extend the RVP waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and ten percent or more ethanol. Supported H.R. 1311, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, to extend the RVP waiver to fuel blends containing gasoline and ten percent or more ethanol.
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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
General discussions on the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, the EPA's Point of Obligation for RFS Compliance and efforts related to rail safety regulations. H.R.1311/S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Efforts related to the Department of Interior's National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Five Year Leasing Program for 2019-2024.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 1314 - Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act, all provisions; H.R. 1311 / S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, all provisions; H.R. 1315 - RFS Reform Act of 2017, all provisions; General biodiesel related issues and biodiesel issues within the Renewal Fuel Standards (RFS).
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). H.R.1311/S.517, Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. H.R.6147/S.3073, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. H.R.5895, Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L.115-244). H.R.2/S.3042, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L.115-334). 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act (discussion draft).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act H.R. 1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 2975 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 3042 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 H.R. 2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Renewable Fuel Standards/RINs Energy Tax Issues
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Issues related to E-15, flex-fuel vehicles, and blender pumps Issues related to the RFS "point of obligation" H.R.1311 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S.517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuels Standard 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. 5515 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 H.R.6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 517 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S. 944 - American Renewable Fuel and Job Creation Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues raised with regard to Renewable Fuels Standard 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. 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
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard. H.R. 1311 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, S. 517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, H.R. 119 LEVEL Act, H.R. 1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination 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.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
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