Reported covered position: Legislative Director, Hon. Eliot Engel
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Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Potential corporate tax reform legislation (repatriation). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
DOT Intelligent Transportation Systems program (DSRC).
Source: Senate LDA
| STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. |
| 14 |
| 2009–2013 |
| COX ENTERPRISES, INC | 13 | 2011–2013 |
| OVERSTOCK.COM, INC. | 10 | 2008–2013 |
| ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY | 8 | 2009–2010 |
| AMGEN, INC. | 8 | 2008–2010 |
| BASCOM GLOBAL INTERNET SERVICES INC | 5 | 2009–2010 |
| ONLINE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION | 5 | 2008–2009 |
| AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION | 4 | 2010–2011 |
| DME COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) | 4 | 2009–2010 |
| TENASKA INC. | 4 | 2008–2009 |
| TOURO COLLEGE | 4 | 2009–2010 |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | 4 | 2008 |
| ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATORS, INC. | 3 | 2008 |
| BERNARD L. MADOFF INVESTMENT SECURITIES | 3 | 2008 |
| COALITION FOR AUTO REPAIR EQUALITY | 3 | 2008–2009 |
| ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION | 3 | 2009–2010 |
| FULCRUM BIOENERGY, INC | 3 | 2008–2011 |
| ITC HOLDINGS CORP. | 3 | 2009 |
| WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. | 3 | 2008–2009 |
| BLOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | 2 | 2010 |
| SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| TESORO CORPORATION | 2 | 2008 |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION, INC. | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| ZETA COMMUNITIES, INC. | 2 | 2010 |
| DENALI-THE ALASKA GAS PIPELINE LLC | 1 | 2009 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL | 1 | 2008 |
| NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | 2008 |
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).H.R. 3196 (Latta), issues related to set-top box security separation.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).H.R. 3196 (Latta), issues related to set-top box security separation.
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand draft bill).
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski).
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski). H.R. 2728 - Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (Flores).
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 630 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan).
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act
Client: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries;Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud. Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors. Legislation to require or authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information regarding detained suspect counterfeit products with rights holders, including H.R. 22 (Poe) and related legislation.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Long Island Power Authority transition.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Implementation of P.L. 113-1 as it relates to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, power plant upgrades, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Long Island Power Authority transition.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, FY 2015 Administration Budget, and related legislation. Implementation of P.L. 113-1 as it relates to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo) and the Shaheen-Portman draft bill. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand draft bill).
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski). H.R. 2728 - Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (Flores).
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from adopting certain rules or policies relating to multichannel video programming distributors, and for other purposes.
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).H.R. 3196 (Latta), issues related to set-top box security separation.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from adopting certain rules or policies relating to multichannel video programming distributors, and for other purposes.
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).H.R. 3196 (Latta), issues related to set-top box security separation.
Issues concerning mobile medical technology, including H.R. 3303 - Sensible Oversight Technology which Advances Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 (Blackburn).
To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program.
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand draft bill).
To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program.
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski).
American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski). H.R. 2728 - Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (Flores).
American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 630 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan).
American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation related to energy efficiency, including the Shaheen-Portman draft bill.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo) and the Shaheen-Portman draft bill. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), the draft Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, the McKinley-Welch draft bill, and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use the commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Long Island Power Authority transition.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Implementation of P.L. 113-1 as it relates to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand draft bill).
Energy Assistance for American Families Act
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, power plant upgrades, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Long Island Power Authority transition.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, FY 2015 Administration Budget, and related legislation. Implementation of P.L. 113-1 as it relates to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of the Section 34 study of patent litigation as required by Public Law 112-29 - America Invents Act and other provisions related to patent litigation. Application of the First Sale Doctrine of the Copyright Act of 1976 to foreign goods. Non-Practicing Entity litigation reform, including H.R. 845 Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 (DeFazio-Chaffetz).
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
FAIR Act of 2013
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski).
FAIR Act of 2013
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski). H.R. 2728 - Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (Flores).
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune) and related legislation.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune) and related legislation.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: QUALCOMM, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions). Spectrum held by the federal government generally.Geolocational privacy policy. H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), and related legislation; issues related to potential technology mandates.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), S.1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), the draft McCaul bill, and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), S.1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), the draft McCaul bill, and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: QUALCOMM, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions). Spectrum held by the federal government generally.Geolocational privacy policy. H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), and related legislation; issues related to potential technology mandates.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo) and the Shaheen-Portman draft bill. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), the draft Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, the McKinley-Welch draft bill, and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation.
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger) and S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper).
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune) and related legislation.
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger) and S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper).
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: COX ENTERPRISES, INC. · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune) and related legislation.
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and related legislation; the Cybersecurity Executive Order; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), S.1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), the draft McCaul bill, and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), S.1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), the draft McCaul bill, and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), the draft Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, the McKinley-Welch draft bill, and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo) and the Shaheen-Portman draft bill. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Climate Protection Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL GRID USA · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: OVERSTOCK COM INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013
Client: CALPINE CORPORATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Issues concerning mobile medical technology, including H.R. 3303 - Sensible Oversight Technology which Advances Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 (Blackburn).
S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act and related legislation; provisions related to highly skilled workers.
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions). Spectrum held by the federal government generally.Geolocational privacy policy. H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), and related legislation; issues related to potential technology mandates.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Application of the First Sale Doctrine of the Copyright Act of 1976 to foreign goods. Monitor legislative activity regarding potential codification or overturning of the Supreme Court Kirtsaeng decision.
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Implementation of S.E.C. Regulation SHO regarding abusive short sale practices; S.E.C. implementation of the short sale study required by Section 417 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-203).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), S.1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), the draft McCaul bill, and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance.
Implementation of P.L. 112-197 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, power plant upgrades, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Long Island Power Authority transition.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, FY 2015 Administration Budget, and related legislation. Implementation of P.L. 113-1 as it relates to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Potential comprehensive tax reform proposals (infrastructure and efficiency incentives and other provisions affecting utilities, including dividend tax rates and accelerated depreciation provisions). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Potential corporate tax reform legislation.
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune) and related legislation.
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).H.R. 3196 (Latta), issues related to set-top box security separation.
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund; retransmission consent and compulsory license reform generally; proposed changes to FCC media ownership rules; broadband issues generally. S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 (McCain).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski). H.R. 2728 - Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (Flores).
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).H.R. 3196 (Latta), issues related to set-top box security separation.
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune) and related legislation.
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Application of the First Sale Doctrine of the Copyright Act of 1976 to foreign goods. Monitor legislative activity regarding potential codification or overturning of the Supreme Court Kirtsaeng decision.
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Implementation of S.E.C. Regulation SHO regarding abusive short sale practices; S.E.C. implementation of the short sale study required by Section 417 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-203).
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions). Spectrum held by the federal government generally.Geolocational privacy policy. H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), and related legislation; issues related to potential technology mandates.
DOT Intelligent Transportation Systems program (DSRC).
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 1273 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan) and S. 812 (Wyden-Murkowski).
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector, and related legislation.Potential legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds for refinery facilities. Legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman).
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Long Island Power Authority transition.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Implementation of P.L. 113-1 as it relates to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance.
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Application of the First Sale Doctrine of the Copyright Act of 1976 to foreign goods. Monitor legislative activity regarding potential codification or overturning of the Supreme Court Kirtsaeng decision.Implementation of the Section 34 study of patent litigation as required by Public Law 112-29 - America Invents Act and other provisions related to patent litigation. H.R. 845 Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 (DeFazio-Chaffetz), the Goodlatte draft patent litigation bill, and related legislation.
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation; retransmission consent and compulsory license reform generally; proposed changes to FCC media ownership rules; broadband issues generally. S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 (McCain).
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger) and S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper).
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA). Music media streaming issues, including H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Potential comprehensive immigration reform legislation, including provisions related to highly skilled workers.
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions). Spectrum held by the federal government generally.Geolocational privacy policy. H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger) and related legislation.
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector, and related legislation.Potential legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds for refinery facilities. Legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman).
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter), S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, a clean energy standard (CES), or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), and related legislation. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including S. 363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013 (Wyden). Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo) and the Shaheen-Portman draft bill. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Potential comprehensive tax reform proposals (infrastructure incentives and other provisions affecting utilities).
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand draft bill).
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation related to energy efficiency, including the Shaheen-Portman draft bill.
U.S. trade policy with Ecuador.
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of S.E.C. Regulation SHO regarding abusive short sale practices; S.E.C. implementation of the short sale study required by Section 417 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-203).
Implementation of the Section 34 study of patent litigation as required by Public Law 112-29 - America Invents Act and other provisions related to patent litigation. Application of the First Sale Doctrine of the Copyright Act of 1976 to foreign goods. Non-Practicing Entity litigation reform, including H.R. 845 Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 (DeFazio-Chaffetz).
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation; retransmission consent and compulsory license reform generally; proposed changes to FCC media ownership rules; broadband issues generally.
H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger) and S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper).
Potential corporate tax reform legislation, including corporate tax rate, bonus depreciation, and advertising expense deductions.
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Potential comprehensive immigration reform legislation, including provisions related to highly skilled workers.
Potential corporate tax reform legislation (repatriation).
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions). Spectrum held by the federal government generally.Geolocational privacy policy. H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger).
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · 1T
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries;Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud. Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors. Legislation to require or authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information regarding detained suspect counterfeit products with rights holders, including H.R. 22 (Poe) and related legislation.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 (Whitfield); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Monitor ratification progress for United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Treaty. H.Res.745 (Ecuador Resolution).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers. Legislation affecting derivatives end users, including H.R. 2682 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1840 (Conaway), S.947 (Johanns), and H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren).
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including H.R. 1610 / H.R. 2682 Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1573 (Lucas), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation. Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production. H.R.12 / S. 1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. H.R. 3091 / S. 1647 - provisions related to dividend and capital gains tax rates. S. 3521 - Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012; provisions related to tax extenders. H.R. 8 (P.L. 112-240) - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (Fiscal Cliff Bill, including provisions related to dividend and capital gains tax rates, sequestration affecting LIHEAP, and energy related tax extenders) and related legislation.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman), and related legislative proposals; provisions related to role of natural gas. Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation, the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions; and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar), and related legislation; provisions related to natural gas. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson). H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act (Bass-Matheson). Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Corporate Tax Reform.
Obama Administration proposed Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premium increase.
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation; retransmission consent generally; proposed changes to FCC media ownership rules; broadband issues generally.
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options). Spectrum held by the federal government (generally). H.R. 2168 / S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveilance Act, S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act, provisions related to geolocational privacy; H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, provisions related to data privacy; S. 799 - The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, H.R. 1841 (Stearns) / H.R. 1707 (Rush) - Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes by third parties. H.R.3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S.3414 - CSA2012 (revised Lieberman-Collins cyber bill), and the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order.
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud. Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors. Legislation to require or authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information regarding detained suspect counterfeit products with rights holders, including H.R. 6012 (McCaul), H.R. 4216 - Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act (Poe), H.R. 6642 - Customs Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2012 (Brady), and H.R. 6654 - Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (Poe).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · 3A
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud. Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors. Legislation to require or authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information regarding detained suspect counterfeit products with rights holders, including H.R. 6012 (McCaul) and H.R. 4216 - Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act (Poe).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production. H.R.12 / S. 1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. H.R. 3091 / S. 1647 - provisions related to dividend and capital gains tax rates. S. 3521 - Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012; provisions related to tax extenders.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including H.R. 1610 / H.R. 2682 Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1573 (Lucas), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation. Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitor ratification progress for United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Treaty. H.Res.745 (Ecuador Resolution).
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321- Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar); provisions related to oil and gas production. Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reducation Act (Young), H.R.3407 - Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (Hastings) and related legislation. Legislation related to drilling and oil shale development, including provisions of H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (Mica), H.R.3408 - PIONEERS Act (Lamborn), and H.R.3410 - Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act (Stivers).
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman), and related legislative proposals; provisions related to role of natural gas. Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation, the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions; and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar), and related legislation; provisions related to natural gas. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson). H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act (Bass-Matheson). Implementation of EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE NESHAPs).
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud. Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors. Legislation to require or authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information regarding detained suspect counterfeit products with rights holders, including H.R. 6012 (McCaul) and H.R. 4216 - Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act (Poe).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation and related to reallocation of TV broadcast spectrum, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options); retransmission consent generally. S.3609 / H.R.6480 - Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012 (Wyden / Chaffetz).
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to wireless roaming agreements; legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation; retransmission consent generally; broadband issues generally.
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act, S.Res. 25 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that comprehensive tax reform legislation should include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings for the purpose of creating new jobs, and related legislation. Corporate Tax Reform.
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options). H.R. 2168 / S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveilance Act, S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act, provisions related to geolocational privacy; H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, provisions related to data privacy; S. 799 - The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, H.R. 1841 (Stearns) / H.R. 1707 (Rush) - Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes by third parties. H.R.3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S.3414 - CSA2012 (revised Lieberman-Collins cyber bill), and the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order.
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), House proposed legislation (based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act from the 111th Congress); S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers-Ruppersberger), H.R. 3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011 (Lungren-King), S. 413 - Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (Lieberman), S.2151 / S.3342 / H.R.4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), S.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), H.R. 2096 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012 (McCaul), H.R. 3834 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012 (Hall), H.R. 4257 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 (Issa), the potential Kyl-Whitehouse draft cyber bill, the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations, the DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 (Whitfield); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules. Legislation related to EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including H.R. 2250 / S.1392 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (Griffith / Collins). Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman), and related legislative proposals; provisions related to role of natural gas. Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation, S.J. Res. 37 (Inhofe), the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions; and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar), and related legislation; provisions related to natural gas. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson). H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act (Bass-Matheson).
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to wireless roaming agreements; legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation; retransmission consent generally; broadband issues generally.
Obama Administration proposed Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premium increase. Corporate Tax Reform.
Legislation and related to reallocation of TV broadcast spectrum, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options); retransmission consent generally.
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act, S.Res. 25 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that comprehensive tax reform legislation should include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings for the purpose of creating new jobs, and related legislation. Corporate Tax Reform.
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options). H.R. 2168 / S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveilance Act, S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act, provisions related to geolocational privacy; H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, provisions related to data privacy; S. 799 - The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, H.R. 1841 (Stearns) / H.R. 1707 (Rush) - Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes by third parties.
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud. Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors. Legislation to require or authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to share information regarding detained suspect counterfeit products with rights holders, including H.R. 6012 (McCaul) and H.R. 4216 - Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act (Poe).
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman), and related legislative proposals; provisions related to role of natural gas. Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation, S.J. Res. 37 (Inhofe), the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions; and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar), and related legislation; provisions related to natural gas. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), House proposed legislation (based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act from the 111th Congress); S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers-Ruppersberger), H.R. 3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011 (Lungren-King), S. 413 - Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (Lieberman), S.2151 / H.R.4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), S.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations, the DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
H.R. 2606 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules. Legislation related to EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including H.R. 2250 / S.1392 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (Griffith / Collins). Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Analysis of legislation related to online intellectual property, including H.R. 3261 - Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud; Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud; Implementation of H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation and related to reallocation of TV broadcast spectrum, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options).
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to wireless roaming agreements; legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation; retransmission consent generally; broadband issues generally.
Obama Administration proposed Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premium increase. Corporate Tax Reform.
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options). H.R. 2168 / S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveilance Act, S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act, provisions related to geolocational privacy; H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, provisions related to data privacy; S. 799 - The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, H.R. 1841 (Stearns) / H.R. 1707 (Rush) - Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes by third parties.
Issues related to spectrum licenses in India.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to role of natural gas. Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation, H.R. 2055 / H.R. 3671 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (EPA regulations), and related legislation, and S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Rockefeller EPA amendment), S.J. Res. 27 (Paul), the Inhofe Utility MACT resolution, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions; and related legislation. Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar) and related legislation; provisions related to natural gas. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events. Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 2055 / H.R. 3671 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, and S. 1599 / H.R. 3070 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and related legislation.
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production. H.R.12 / S. 1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance.
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers. Legislation affecting derivatives end users, including H.R. 2682 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1840 (Conaway), S.947 (Johanns), and H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren).
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321- Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar); provisions related to oil and gas production. Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reducation Act, and related legislation.
IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, L.P. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Construction of proposed New York pipeline extension.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislation and related to reallocation of TV broadcast spectrum, including H.R. 911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act, H.R. 1622 - Spectrum Innovation Act, S. 28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, H.R. 2482 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S. 455 - Reforming Airwaves by Developing Incentives and Opportunistic Sharing (RADIOS) Act, S. 415 - Spectrum Optimization Act, and the Walden spectrum discussion draft - Jumpstarting Opportunity with Broadband Spectrum (JOBS) Act of 2011 (repacking). Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (spectrum/repacking) H.R. 3765 (Public Law 112-78) - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, and related legislation (spectrum/repacking).
Obama Administration proposed Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premium increase (Super Committee deliberations).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CPB policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud; S. 968 - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) of 2011 and H.R. 3261 - Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), provisions related to CBP counterfeit semiconductor photograph redaction. H.R.1540 (Public Law 112-081) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to counterfeit semiconductors.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act, S.Res. 25 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that comprehensive tax reform legislation should include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings for the purpose of creating new jobs; The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (repatriation) and related legislation. H.R. 3765 (Public Law 112-78) - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, and related legislation (repatriation).
Issues related to spectrum licenses in India.
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative proposals related to pharmaceutical pedigree anti-counterfeiting, wholesale transaction documentation, and electronic tracking, including H.R. 1483, H.R. 3026, and S. 1584; legislative proposals related to drug shortages, including H.R. 2245 and S. 296.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · RR
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, and Defense, and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CBP policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries.
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · fourth_quarter · RR
Legislation related to online intellectual property infringement, including H.R. 3261, S. 968, and S. 2029.
Legislation related to online intellectual property infringement, including H.R. 3261, S. 968, and S. 2029.
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R. 911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act, S. 28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S. 415 - Spectrum Optimization Act, S. 522 - Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act, S. 911 - SPECTRUM Act, H.R. 2482 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, H.R. 1622 - Spectrum Innovation Act, S.365 - the Budget Control Act of 2011 (spectrum); The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (spectrum) and related legislation; H.R. 2168 / S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveilance Act, S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act, provisions related to geolocational privacy; H.R. 1814 - Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, H.R. 1895 - Do Not Tract Kids Online Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, provisions related to data privacy; S. 799 - The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, H.R. 1841 (Stearns) / H.R. 1707 (Rush) - Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes by third parties.
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector; EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules. Legislation related to EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including H.R. 2250 / S.1392 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (Griffith / Collins). Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321- Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar); provisions related to oil and gas production.
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation and related to reallocation of TV broadcast spectrum, including H.R. 911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act, H.R. 1622 - Spectrum Innovation Act, S. 28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, H.R. 2482 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S. 455 - Reforming Airwaves by Developing Incentives and Opportunistic Sharing (RADIOS) Act, S. 415 - Spectrum Optimization Act, S. 365 - Budget Control Act of 2011 (spectrum); Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (spectrum/repacking)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin). The Bingaman-Murkowski Cybersecurity bill, House proposed legislation (based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act from the 111th Congress), S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman), the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, H.R. 2606 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks), the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects. Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 2017 / H.R. 2608 - Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012, and S. 1599 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and related legislation. Legislation related to the supply, construction, and operation of natural gas facilities, including H.R. 2606 - New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks).
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislative proposals related to pharmaceutical pedigree anti-counterfeiting, wholesale transaction documentation, and electronic tracking, including H.R. 1483, H.R. 3026, and S. 1584; legislative proposals related to drug shortages, including H.R. 2245 and S. 296.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CPB policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; S. 23/H.R. 1249, America Invents Act, constitutional concerns and provisions related to first to file and PTO user fee diversion; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud; H.R. 2017 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012, provisions related to the Customs and Border Protection Agency; S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011, provisions related to CBP counterfeit semiconductor photograph redaction.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to role of natural gas; Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation, H.R. 2608 / 2017 - Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012 and related legislation, and S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Rockefeller EPA amendment) and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions; Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar) and related legislation; provisions related to natural gas.
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; legislation related to the allocation of costs of high voltage transmission lines, including S. 400 (Corker); legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 (Shaheen). Legislation related to alternative-fuel vehicles, including H.R. 1685 Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 (Biggert), S.734 / H.R. 1367 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (Stabenow / Peters), S. 948 Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (Merkley), and S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (Wyden). Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (EPA funding), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation (EPA regulatory authority and funding), S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Rockefeller EPA amendment), and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson) and related legislation.
FULCRUM BIOENERGY, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of P.L. 110-140 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, including FY 2012 House budget proposal (Ryan), provisions related to Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program; S. Amdt. 476 to S. 782, provisions related to advanced biofuels tax policy and Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit; federal policy regarding EPA MACT rules; H.R. 1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, provisions related to Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R. 911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act, S. 28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S. 415 - Spectrum Optimization Act, S. 522 - Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act, S. 911 - SPECTRUM Act, and related legislation; privacy policy regarding online and geolocation privacy. S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes and by third parties.
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector; EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards; Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), the draft Lugar energy bill and related legislation; provisions related to oil and gas production.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to role of natural gas; Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation, H.R. 1473 - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (EPA funding), and S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Rockefeller EPA amendment) and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electricity generation, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions; Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson) and related legislation; provisions related to natural gas.
COX ENTERPRISES, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislation and related to reallocation of TV broadcast spectrum, including H.R. 911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act, H.R. 1622 - Spectrum Innovation Act, S. 28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S. 455 - Reforming Airwaves by Developing Incentives and Opportunistic Sharing (RADIOS) Act, and related legislation; provisions related to incentive auctions and repacking; retransmission consent generally.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts to stop importation of counterfeit semiconductors, including related policy of or efforts by the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Defense, and Navy and definitions of "counterfeiting" and "gray market"; CPB policy regarding disclosure of counterfeit semiconductor photographs; federal policy regarding use of counterfeit semiconductors in military hardware, rail, automotive, and electronic components industries; S. 23/H.R. 1249, America Invents Act, constitutional concerns and provisions related to first to file and PTO user fee diversion; Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, including issues related to customs fraud; S. 968, PROTECT IP Act of 2011, provisions related to CBP counterfeit semiconductor photograph redaction.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1483, Drug Safety Enhancement Act of 2011, provisions related to pharmaceutical pedigree history, wholesale transaction documentation, and electronic tracking; Federal policy related to wet AMD pharmaceutical products and pricing.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracking, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Litigation in Ecuador pertaining to environmental cleanup and joint venture with Ecuadorian state-owned oil company; Policy issues related to Somali piracy of merchant vessels.
J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Reform of Universal Service Fund contribution formula.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R. 911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act, S. 28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S. 415 - Spectrum Optimization Act, S. 455 - RADIOS Act, S. 522 - Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act, a draft Sen. Hutchison bill, and related legislation.
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL GRID USA via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance; Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including draft Grimm bill; Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery.
U.S. trade policy with Ecuador.
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector, and related legislation.Potential legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds for refinery facilities. Legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Potential corporate tax reform legislation.
Legislative and regulatory proposals related to reforms to Universal Service Fund; retransmission consent and compulsory license reform generally; proposed changes to FCC media ownership rules; broadband issues generally. S. 912 - Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 (McCain).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act and related legislation; provisions related to highly skilled workers.
Potential corporate tax reform legislation (repatriation). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
U.S. trade policy with Ecuador.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Potential comprehensive tax reform proposals (infrastructure and efficiency incentives and other provisions affecting utilities, including dividend tax rates and accelerated depreciation provisions). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance.
Implementation of P.L. 112-197 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), S.1353 - Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), the draft McCaul bill, and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Whitehouse-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. Federal policy on transmission siting, permitting, management, and return on equity.
Implementation of P.L. 112-197 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation; FY2014 Labor/HHS appropriations levels; FY2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1 / H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implemenation of H.R. 41 (P.L. 113-1) (Garrett). H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson). S. 904 - Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation regarding extreme weather preparation.
Potential comprehensive tax reform proposals (infrastructure and efficiency incentives and other provisions affecting utilities, including dividend tax rates and accelerated depreciation provisions). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of S.E.C. Regulation SHO regarding abusive short sale practices; S.E.C. implementation of the short sale study required by Section 417 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-203).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Potential corporate tax reform legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Potential corporate tax reform legislation (repatriation). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
U.S. trade policy with Ecuador.
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil, natural gas development, and oil spills.Potential legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, drilling, and oil shale development. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to oil and gas production). Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act (Young) and related legislation. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 630 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski), H.R. 2231 - Offshore Energy and Jobs Act (Hastings), and related legislation. H.R. 1613 - Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act (Duncan).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of P.L. 112-197 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance.
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper), and related legislation; the Cybersecurity Executive Order; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (Bennet), the draft Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, the McKinley-Welch draft bill, and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector, and related legislation.Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including S. 630 - FAIR Act of 2013 (Murkowski) and related legislation. Potential legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds for refinery facilities.
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions. Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 796 (Sensenbrenner); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 336 / H.R. 684 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (Enzi / Womack); provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of P.L. No. 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive auctions); retransmission consent generally. H.Con.Res.16 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (Conaway-Green).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321- Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar); provisions related to oil and gas production. Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reducation Act (Young), H.R.3407 - Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (Hastings) and related legislation. Legislation related to drilling and oil shale development, including provisions of H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (Mica), H.R.3408 - PIONEERS Act (Lamborn), and H.R.3410 - Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act (Stivers).
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules. Legislation related to EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including H.R. 2250 / S.1392 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (Griffith / Collins). Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
Legislation related to establishment of Permanent Normal Trade Relations with the Russian Federation, including H.R. 6156 - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012 (Camp-Levin) and S.3406 - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Baucus).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), House proposed legislation (based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act from the 111th Congress); S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers-Ruppersberger), H.R. 3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011 (Lungren-King), S. 413 - Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (Lieberman), S.2151 / S.3342 / H.R.4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), S.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), H.R. 2096 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012 (McCaul), H.R. 3834 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012 (Hall), H.R. 4257 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 (Issa), S.3414 - CSA2012 (revised Lieberman-Collins cyber bill), the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations, the DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; legislation related to the allocation of costs of high voltage transmission lines, including S. 400 (Corker); legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 (Shaheen); S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman). Legislation related to alternative-fuel vehicles, including H.R. 1685 Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 (Biggert), H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011 (Sullivan), S.734 / H.R. 1367 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (Stabenow / Peters), S. 948 Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (Merkley), and S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (Wyden). Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), H.R. 2891 - America's Energy Independence Act (Fincher), the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1510 - Clean Energy Financing Act (Bingaman), S. 1126 - REAL Act of 2011 (Whitehouse), and related legislation.
H.R. 2606 (P.L. 112-197) - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site. Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 4026 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), and related legislation. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012, provisions related to RTO instructions and EPA enforcement. H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act, provisions related to energy efficiency and co-generation. H.R. 1 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and related legislation (Sandy utility restoration and reimbursement).
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislation and related to reallocation of TV broadcast spectrum, including H.R.3630 (P.L. No. 112-96) - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (spectrum incentive options); retransmission consent generally. S.3609 / H.R.6480 - Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012 (Wyden / Chaffetz).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act, S.Res. 25 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that comprehensive tax reform legislation should include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings for the purpose of creating new jobs, and related legislation. Corporate Tax Reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), House proposed legislation (based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act from the 111th Congress); S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers-Ruppersberger), H.R. 3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011 (Lungren-King), S. 413 - Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 (Lieberman), S.2151 / S.3342 / H.R.4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), S.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), H.R. 2096 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012 (McCaul), H.R. 3834 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012 (Hall), H.R. 4257 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 (Issa), S.3414 - CSA2012 (revised Lieberman-Collins cyber bill), the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations, the DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site. Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 4026 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), Energy, S. 3295 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, H. Con. Res. 112 (Ryan budget) and related legislation. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012, provisions related to RTO instructions and EPA enforcement. H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act, provisions related to energy efficiency and co-generation.
H.R. 2606 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; legislation related to the allocation of costs of high voltage transmission lines, including S. 400 (Corker); legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 (Shaheen); S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman). Legislation related to alternative-fuel vehicles, including H.R. 1685 Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 (Biggert), H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011 (Sullivan), S.734 / H.R. 1367 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (Stabenow / Peters), S. 948 Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (Merkley), and S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (Wyden). Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), H.R. 2891 - America's Energy Independence Act (Fincher), the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1510 - Clean Energy Financing Act (Bingaman), S. 1126 - REAL Act of 2011 (Whitehouse), and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
Legislative proposals related to gasoline prices; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards, including H.R. 4471 - Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 (Whitfield); provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards.
Legislation related to establishment of Permanent Normal Trade Relations with the Russian Federation, including H.R. 6156 - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012 (Camp-Levin) and S.3406 - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (Baucus).
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules. Legislation related to EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including H.R. 2250 / S.1392 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (Griffith / Collins). Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers. Legislation affecting derivatives end users, including H.R. 2682 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1840 (Conaway), S.947 (Johanns), and H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Obama Administration proposed Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premium increase. Corporate Tax Reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; legislation related to the allocation of costs of high voltage transmission lines, including S. 400 (Corker); legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 (Shaheen); S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman). Legislation related to alternative-fuel vehicles, including H.R. 1685 Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 (Biggert), H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011 (Sullivan), S.734 / H.R. 1367 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (Stabenow / Peters), S. 948 Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (Merkley), and S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (Wyden). Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), H.R. 2891 - America's Energy Independence Act (Fincher), S.J. Res. 37 (Inhofe), the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1510 - Clean Energy Financing Act (Bingaman), S. 1126 - REAL Act of 2011 (Whitehouse), and related legislation.
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site. Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 4026 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), Energy, S. 3295 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, and H. Con. Res. 112 (Ryan budget). H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012, provisions related to RTO instructions and EPA enforcement. H.R. 4107 - Smart Energy Act, provisions related to energy efficiency and co-generation.
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production. H.R.12 / S. 1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. H.R. 3091 / S. 1647 - provisions related to dividend tax rates.
H.R. 2606 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including H.R. 1610 / H.R. 2682 Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1573 (Lucas), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation. Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers. Legislation affecting derivatives end users, including H.R. 2682 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1840 (Conaway), S.947 (Johanns), and H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren).
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321- Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar); provisions related to oil and gas production. Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reducation Act (Young), H.R.3407 - Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (Hastings) and related legislation. Legislation related to drilling and oil shale development, including provisions of H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (Mica), H.R.3408 - PIONEERS Act (Lamborn), and H.R.3410 - Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act (Stivers).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to spectrum licenses in India.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site. Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 4026 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), Energy, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies proposed appropriations legislation, and H. Con. Res. 112 (Ryan budget).
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production. MAP-21 Act (Boxer-Inhofe, Highway Bill) (Menendez-Burr natural gas vehicle amendment). H.R.12 / S. 1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including H.R. 1610 / H.R. 2682 Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1573 (Lucas), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation. Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; legislation related to the allocation of costs of high voltage transmission lines, including S. 400 (Corker); legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 (Shaheen); S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman). Legislation related to alternative-fuel vehicles, including H.R. 1685 Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 (Biggert), H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011 (Sullivan), S.734 / H.R. 1367 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (Stabenow / Peters), S. 948 Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (Merkley), and S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (Wyden). Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), H.R. 2891 - America's Energy Independence Act (Fincher), S.J. Res. 37 (Inhofe), the FERC Staff White Paper on the Commission's Role Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards, and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1510 - Clean Energy Financing Act (Bingaman), S. 1126 - REAL Act of 2011 (Whitehouse), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar), and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers. Legislation affecting derivatives end users, including H.R. 2682 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1840 (Conaway), S.947 (Johanns), and H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren).
Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting hydraulic fracturing, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1321- Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar); provisions related to oil and gas production. Congressional and agency oversight related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), including H.R. 49 - American Energy Independence and Price Reducation Act (Young), H.R.3407 - Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act (Hastings) and related legislation. Legislation related to drilling and oil shale development, including provisions of H.R. 7 - American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 (Mica), H.R.3408 - PIONEERS Act (Lamborn), and H.R.3410 - Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act (Stivers).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act, S.Res. 25 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that comprehensive tax reform legislation should include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings for the purpose of creating new jobs, and related legislation. Corporate Tax Reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 2606 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project).
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin). The Bingaman-Murkowski Cybersecurity bill, House proposed legislation (based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act from the 111th Congress), S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman), the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations, H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011 (Lungren), S. 413 - Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, the DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; legislation related to the allocation of costs of high voltage transmission lines, including S. 400 (Corker); H.R. 2055 / H.R. 3671 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (potential Corker transmission amendment), legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 (Shaheen). Legislation related to alternative-fuel vehicles, including H.R. 1685 Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 (Biggert), H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011 (Sullivan), S.734 / H.R. 1367 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (Stabenow / Peters), S. 948 Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (Merkley), and S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (Wyden). Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), H.R. 2584 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012, H.R. 2354 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012, S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Rockefeller EPA amendment), H.R. 2891 - America's Energy Independence Act (Fincher), S. J. Res. 27 a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule under the Clean Air Act (Paul), and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1510 - Clean Energy Financing Act (Bingaman), S. 1126 - REAL Act of 2011 (Whitehouse), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar) and related legislation.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including H.R. 1610 / H.R. 2682 Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1573 (Lucas), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation. Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act, including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules affecting the oil and gas sector. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including Boiler MACT and related proposed rules. Legislation related to EPA rulemakings (current and proposed), including H.R. 2250 / S.1392 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (Griffith / Collins). Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards. Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Spectrum policy regarding government and commercial frequencies being converted to commercial wireless services via auction, including H.R. 911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act, S. 28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S. 415 - Spectrum Optimization Act, S. 522 - Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act, S. 911 - SPECTRUM Act, H.R. 2482 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, H.R. 1622 - Spectrum Innovation Act, and the Walden spectrum discussion draft - Jumpstarting Opportunity with Broadband Spectrum (JOBS) Act of 2011. The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (spectrum) and related legislation; H.R. 2168 / S. 1212 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveilance Act, S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act, provisions related to geolocational privacy; H.R. 1895 - Do Not Track Kids Online Act of 2011, S. 913 - Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011, provisions related to data privacy; S. 799 - The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 1207 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, H.R. 1841 (Stearns) / H.R. 1707 (Rush) - Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions related to online data privacy, including security and data collection for newsgathering purposes by third parties. H.R. 3765 (Public Law 112-78) - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, and related legislation (potential spectrum provision).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Tax policy regarding rate at which foreign assets can be brought back into the United States, including H.R. 1036 - Job Creation and Innovation Investment Act, S.Res. 25 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that comprehensive tax reform legislation should include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings for the purpose of creating new jobs; The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (repatriation) and related legislation.
Issues related to spectrum licenses in India.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Litigation in Ecuador pertaining to environmental cleanup and joint venture with Ecuadorian state-owned oil company; Policy issues related to Somali piracy of merchant vessels.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers. Legislation affecting derivatives end users, including H.R. 2682 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1840 (Conaway), and S.947 (Johanns).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including H.R. 1610 / H.R. 2682 Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1573 (Lucas) and related legislation. Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production. H.R.12 / S. 1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance.
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; legislation related to the allocation of costs of high voltage transmission lines, including S. 400 (Corker); legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 (Shaheen). Legislation related to alternative-fuel vehicles, including H.R. 1685 Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 (Biggert), H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011 (Sullivan), S.734 / H.R. 1367 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 (Stabenow / Peters), S. 948 Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (Merkley), and S. 1001 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (Wyden). Legislative proposals related to EPA rulemakings under the Clean Air Act; provisions related to air toxics, coal ash, and greenhouse gas regulation, including H.R. 1705 / H.R. 2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011 (EPA regulation), S. 482 / H.R. 910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Inhofe / Upton), S. 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act (Rockefeller), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), H.R. 2584 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012, H.R. 2354 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012, S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Rockefeller EPA amendment), H.R. 2891 - America's Energy Independence Act (Fincher), S. J. Res. 27 a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (Paul), and related legislation. EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards. Legislation related to promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including H.R. 1084 / S. 587 - Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2011 (DeGette / Casey); all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), S. 1510 - Clean Energy Financing Act (Bingaman), S. 1126 - REAL Act of 2011 (Whitehouse), S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar) and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), the Bingaman-Murkowski Cybersecurity bill, House proposed legislation (based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act (111th Congress)) and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production.
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect / Rockaways natural gas pipeline project, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (Rogers), the Labor HHS Appropriations proposed bill, and related legislation.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. Legislation affecting derivatives end-users, including H.R. 1610 Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Grimm), H.R. 1573 (Lucas) and related legislation. Legislative proposals affecting pension plan regulation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Litigation in Ecuador pertaining to environmental cleanup and joint venture with Ecuadorian state-owned oil company; Policy issues related to Somali piracy of merchant vessels.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, including H.R. 910 / S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act (Upton / Inhofe), provisions of H.R. 1 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (Rogers), S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension (Rockefeller), provisions of S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act (Landrieu), S. 228 / H.R. 750 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), and related legislation; all provisions. Legislation, regulation, and Congressional and agency oversight related to offshore oil and natural gas development and oil spills, including H.R. 840 - Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy (SECURE) Act (Murphy), H.R. 903 - Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration (MORE) Act (Calvert), and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation and regulatory proposals related to fuel standards; provisions related to ethanol fuels, E-15 rulemaking, and regulation of ozone standards; Legislation related to regulation of chemical compounds on refinery facilities.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, credit card fees, and disclosure payments by resource extraction issuers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislation affecting natural gas vehicle incentives, including H.R. 1380 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (Sullivan) and related legislation; all provisions; Legislation affecting tax incentives for electric cars, including S. 298 - Charging America Forward Act (Stabenow) and related legislation; all provisions; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and biogas production.
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect / Rockaways natural gas pipeline project, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including provisions of H.R. 1 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (Rogers), FY 2012 budget proposals, and related legislation.
Clean Energy Standard (CES) proposal and Renewable Energy Standard (RES) legislation, including S. 559 - Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies (Klobuchar), Obama Administration proposal, Bingaman-Murkowski White Paper, and related legislative proposals; provisions related to renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, utilities, and clean energy incentives; Legislation regarding EPA rulemakings to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, including H.R. 910 / S. 482 - Energy Tax Prevention Act (Upton / Inhofe), provisions of H.R. 1 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (Rogers), S. 231 - EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension (Rockefeller), provisions of S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act (Landrieu), S. 228 / H.R. 750 - Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), and related legislation; provisions affecting electric and gas utilities; EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Utility MACT, Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), and Coal Ash.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE