Reported covered position: CHIEF OF STAFF, HON. JOHN D. DINGELL
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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. 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.
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TENASKA INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Potential comprehensive tax reform and related legislation (natural gas production, solar, carbon capture and sequestration, pass-through entities, carried interest, and derivatives mark-to-market accounting). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups Report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.H.R. 2502 - Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013 (Thompson). Investment Tax Credit (solar, CCS). Section 1603 solar (sequestration).
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Source: Senate LDA
| ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION |
| 20 |
| 2009–2013 |
| STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. | 17 | 2009–2013 |
| QUALCOMM INC | 15 | 2008–2013 |
| COX ENTERPRISES, INC | 13 | 2011–2013 |
| SAKTI3 | 12 | 2009–2012 |
| AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION | 10 | 2010–2012 |
| DME COALITION (INFORMAL COALITION) | 9 | 2009–2011 |
| AMGEN, INC. | 8 | 2008–2010 |
| CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES | 7 | 2010–2012 |
| ONLINE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION | 7 | 2008–2009 |
| APOTEX CORP. | 6 | 2007–2008 |
| ATLANTA BELTLINE, INC. | 6 | 2010–2011 |
| NOVATHERMAL ENERGY, LLC | 6 | 2011–2012 |
| FULCRUM BIOENERGY, INC | 5 | 2008–2011 |
| LITTLE KIDS ROCK, INC. | 5 | 2010–2011 |
| TESORO CORPORATION | 5 | 2008 |
| AEA TECHNOLOGY PLC | 4 | 2007 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL | 4 | 2008 |
| FLORIDA BARBER ACADEMY | 4 | 2013 |
| J2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS INC | 4 | 2008–2009 |
| LOOPT INC | 4 | 2007 |
| PATTON HOLDINGS, LLC | 4 | 2009–2010 |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | 4 | 2008 |
| WORKING IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION | 4 | 2007–2008 |
| EWG ACTION FUND | 3 | 2010 |
| TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | 3 | 2007 |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION, INC. | 3 | 2011–2012 |
| BAYPOINTE AT NAPLES CAY CONDO ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2008 |
| BLOCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | 2 | 2010 |
| MEDIA GENERAL INC | 2 | 2007 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | 2 | 2010–2012 |
| SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY | 2 | 2007 |
| THOMAS H LEE PARTNERS LP | 2 | 2007 |
| TOURO COLLEGE | 2 | 2007 |
| NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | 2008 |
| SPANISH-AMERICAN INSTITUTE | 1 | 2009 |
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
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).
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
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.
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: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
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
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.
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.
Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Potential comprehensive tax reform and related legislation (natural gas production, solar, carbon capture and sequestration, pass-through entities, carried interest, and derivatives mark-to-market accounting). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups Report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.H.R. 2502 - Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013 (Thompson). Investment Tax Credit (solar, CCS). Section 1603 solar (sequestration).
Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Potential comprehensive tax reform and related legislation (natural gas production, solar, carbon capture and sequestration, pass-through entities, carried interest, and derivatives mark-to-market accounting). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups Report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.H.R. 2502 - Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013 (Thompson). Investment Tax Credit (solar, CCS). Section 1603 solar (sequestration).
Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Potential comprehensive tax reform and related legislation (natural gas production, solar, carbon capture and sequestration, pass-through entities, carried interest, and derivatives mark-to-market accounting). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups Report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.H.R. 2502 - Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013 (Thompson). Investment Tax Credit (solar, CCS). Section 1603 solar (sequestration).
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), the Shaheen-Portman draft bill, and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson).
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: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
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: 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.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
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: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
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; 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: 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.
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.
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.
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).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
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: 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: 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: 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), 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: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), the Shaheen-Portman draft bill, and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson).
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: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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).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).
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.
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, 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.
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).
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).
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.
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
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.
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.
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
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 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.
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.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · 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: TENASKA INC · 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.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION · 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: 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: 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: 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: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · 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. 1353 - Cybersecurity of Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), Executive Order 13636, and related legislation.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) · 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. 1353 - Cybersecurity of Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), Executive Order 13636, and related legislation.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: TENASKA INC · 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: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
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: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013
Client: TENASKA INC · Firm: DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
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: 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.
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 and related FERC issues.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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).
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.
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
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation (potential provisions affecting transmission infrastructure incentives and possible Reverse Morris Trust offset).
Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission, including FERC Order Number 1000.FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, return on equity incentives, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FLORIDA BARBER ACADEMY via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Implementation of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues. Potential actions by the Federal Reserve and other agencies affecting bank participation in commodities markets.
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.
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.
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
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.
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 1353 - Cybersecurity of Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), Executive Order 13636, and related legislation.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Potential comprehensive tax reform (potential provisions related to geothermal incentives and electricity generation). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
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 P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end users and related FERC issues. Potential actions by the Federal Reserve and other agencies affecting bank participation in commodities 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.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues. Potential actions by the Federal Reserve and other agencies affecting bank participation in commodities markets.
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.
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation (potential provisions affecting transmission infrastructure incentives and possible Reverse Morris Trust offset).
Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission, including FERC Order Number 1000.FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, return on equity incentives, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project.
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
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), S. 1353 - Cybersecurity of Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune), Executive Order 13636, and related legislation.
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.
TENASKA INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Potential comprehensive tax reform and related legislation (natural gas production, solar, carbon capture and sequestration, pass-through entities, carried interest, and derivatives mark-to-market accounting). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups Report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.H.R. 2502 - Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013 (Thompson). Investment Tax Credit (solar, CCS). Section 1603 solar (sequestration).
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
FLORIDA BARBER ACADEMY via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
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.
FLORIDA BARBER ACADEMY via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
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.
Potential corporate tax reform legislation (repatriation). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION 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.
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).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).
CHEVRON U S A INC (SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES OF ITS PARENT CHEVRON CORP ) via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger), Executive Order 13636, and related legislation.
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.
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation (potential provisions affecting transmission infrastructure incentives and possible Reverse Morris Trust offset).
Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission, including FERC Order Number 1000.FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, return on equity incentives, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
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).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).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues.
TENASKA INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Potential comprehensive tax reform and related legislation (natural gas production, solar, carbon capture and sequestration, pass-through entities, carried interest, and derivatives mark-to-market accounting). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups Report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.H.R. 2502 - Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013 (Thompson). Investment Tax Credit (solar, CCS). Section 1603 solar (sequestration).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Potential comprehensive tax reform (potential provisions related to geothermal incentives and electricity generation). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
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.
FLORIDA BARBER ACADEMY via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · second_quarter · RR
Implementation of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · 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 and related FERC issues.
Potential comprehensive tax reform (potential provisions related to geothermal incentives and electricity generation).
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.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
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).Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), the Shaheen-Portman draft bill, and related legislation. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues.
TENASKA INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
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).
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation (potential provisions affecting transmission infrastructure incentives and possible Reverse Morris Trust offset).
Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission, including FERC Order Number 1000.FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, return on equity incentives, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project.
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 · first_quarter · Q1
U.S. trade policy with Ecuador.
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation, including proposals regarding taxation of the oil and gas industry.
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.
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
DOT Intelligent Transportation Systems program.
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).
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
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).
S.2204 (Menendez) and related legislation and proposals affecting oil and gas industries, including production tax provisions. H.R.12 / S.1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to oil and natural gas industries. H.R. 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (revenue offsets).
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislation containing provisions affecting transmission, including S. 400 (Corker-Wyden transmission cost allocation). FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project; Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission, including FERC Order Number 1000.
Legislative proposals related to tax treatment of transmission asset sales, possible Reverse Morris Trust offset, and related legislation, including S.3521 - Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 and H.R. 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("Fiscal Cliff Bill").
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION 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; all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 - Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), and S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar). 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).
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 (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.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), S.2151 / S. 3342 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), 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), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
TENASKA INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislative proposals, including tax incentives for carbon capture and sequestration. Legislative proposals related to natural gas production and tax incentives in the debt ceiling negotiations and related legislation. Legislative proposals related to taxation of energy project development partnerships, including carried interest and related legislation. H.R. 12 / S.1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to the natural gas industry, infrastructure finance, and partnership tax. S. 3275 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act (Coons). S.3581 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (Conrad-Enzi-Rockefeller). S. 3521 - Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 (energy tax extenders). H.R. 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("Fiscal Cliff Bill"); solar tax incentives and partnership tax issues.
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 (111th Congress); S. 1342 Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, 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 DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
CALPINE CORPORATION 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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), 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, 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).
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.
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2701/S. 1452 - Main Street Fairness Act, H. Res. 95 - Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entreprenuers and Small Businesses and H.R. 3179 - Marketplace Equity Act of 2011, S.1832 - Marketplace Fairness Act; 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). Implementation of H.R. 1540 (Public Law 112-81) - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to economic warfare; House Armed Services report directed study of economic warfare.
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · 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: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · 3A
H.R. 2701/S. 1452 - Main Street Fairness Act, H. Res. 95 - Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entreprenuers and Small Businesses and H.R. 3179 - Marketplace Equity Act of 2011, S.1832 - Marketplace Fairness Act; 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). Implementation of H.R. 1540 (Public Law 112-81) - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to economic warfare; House Armed Services report directed study of economic warfare.
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
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).
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.
S.2204 (Menendez) and related legislation and proposals affecting oil and gas industries, including production tax provisions. H.R.12 / S.1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to oil and natural gas industries.
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation containing provisions affecting transmission, including S. 400 (Corker-Wyden transmission cost allocation). FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project; Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission, including FERC Order Number 1000.
Legislative proposals related to tax treatment of transmission asset sales, possible Reverse Morris Trust offset, and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION 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; all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 - Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), and S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar). 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).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
TENASKA INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
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 (111th Congress); S. 1342 Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, 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 DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), and House proposed legislation based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act (111th Congress). S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), S.2151 / S.3342 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), 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.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 DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to vulnerabilities, cost recovery and security.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3409 - Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 (railroad coal transportation amendment).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · 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: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2701/S. 1452 - Main Street Fairness Act, H. Res. 95 - Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entreprenuers and Small Businesses and H.R. 3179 - Marketplace Equity Act of 2011, S.1832 - Marketplace Fairness Act; 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). Implementation of H.R. 1540 (Public Law 112-81) - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to economic warfare; House Armed Services report directed study of economic warfare.
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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
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.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislative proposals related to tax treatment of transmission asset sales, possible Reverse Morris Trust offset, and related legislation.
Legislation containing provisions affecting transmission, including S. 400 (Corker-Wyden transmission cost allocation). FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project; Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION 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 (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.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), S.2151 / S. 3342 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), 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, House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
TENASKA INC 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 (111th Congress); S. 1342 Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, 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 DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
CALPINE CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 / H.R. 2408 / S. 1413 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller / Reichert / Wyden); all provisions. H.R. 12 / S. 1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011; provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. S. 3275 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act (Coons); possible addition and modification of geothermal and other 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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · 2T
Issues related to government procurement of mesh defense system.
Role of advanced environmental/renewable energy technology in EPA rulemakings regarding Chesapeake Bay watershed, emissions, and agricultural waste; Federal policy related to biomass gassification, Boiler MACT, and emissions control.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SAKTI3 via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · 2T
Federal funding related to advanced vehicle battery development and manufacturing.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
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: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
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 H.R. 1540 (Public Law 112-81) - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to economic warfare; House Armed Services report directed study of economic warfare.
H.R. 2701/S. 1452 - Main Street Fairness Act, H. Res. 95 - Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entreprenuers and Small Businesses and H.R. 3179 - Marketplace Equity Act of 2011, S.1832 - Marketplace Fairness Act; provisions related to state taxation of online sales.
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
QUALCOMM, INC. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
CALPINE CORPORATION 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), and House proposed legislation based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act (111th Congress). S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), S.2151 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), 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.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), the DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, and related legislation; provisions related to vulnerabilities, 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, 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.
TENASKA INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposals, including tax incentives for carbon capture and sequestration. Legislative proposals related to natural gas production and tax incentives in the debt ceiling negotiations and related legislation. Legislative proposals related to taxation of energy project development partnerships, including carried interest and related legislation. H.R. 12 / S.1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to the natural gas industry, infrastructure finance, and carried interest. S.1813 - MAP-21 Act (Boxer-Inhofe); possible addition of Section 1603 solar, carbon capture and sequestration, and other tax extender provisions (Stabenow amendment).
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), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation (EPA regulatory authority and funding), 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 generators, 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. 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 and carbon capture and sequestration. Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations legislation (loan guarantees); provisions related to Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration) and related legislative proposals. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION 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 (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.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), S.2151 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
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.
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).
ITC HOLDINGS CORP. via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation containing provisions affecting transmission, including S. 400 (Corker-Wyden transmission cost allocation). FERC policy matters and dockets related to regulation of electric utilities; provisions related to transmission siting, cost allocation and planning, wholesale market competition, ISOs/RTOs, transmission access, transmission network upgrades, NERC reliability standards, and interconnection, including the MISO Multi-Value Project; Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity transmission and incentives for transmission.
Legislative proposals related to tax treatment of transmission asset sales including S.1813 - MAP-21 Act (Boxer-Inhofe Highway Bill) (possible addition of transmission asset sale and other tax extenders) and related legislation. S. 1813 - MAP-21 Act (Boxer-Inhofe Highway Bill) (possible Reverse Morris Trust offset).
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
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.
S.2204 (Menendez) and related legislation and proposals affecting oil and gas industries, including production tax provisions. H.R.12 / S.1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to oil and natural gas industries.
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.
SAKTI3 via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Federal funding related to advanced vehicle battery development and manufacturing.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to government procurement of mesh defense system.
Role of advanced environmental/renewable energy technology in EPA rulemakings regarding Chesapeake Bay watershed, emissions, and agricultural waste; Federal policy related to biomass gassification, Boiler MACT, and emissions control.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NOVATHERMAL ENERGY, LLC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Department of Energy efforts to evaluate geothermal energy technology.
H.R. 2354 - FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations and related legislation, provisions related to federal funding for evaluating geothermal energy technology.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
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: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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.
OVERSTOCK COM INC via DOW LOHNES GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2701/S. 1452 - Main Street Fairness Act, H. Res. 95 - Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entreprenuers and Small Businesses and H.R. 3179 - Marketplace Equity Act of 2011, S.1832 - Marketplace Fairness Act; 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), including funding for the Section 417 study. Implementation of H.R. 1540 (Public Law 112-81) - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, provisions related to economic warfare; House Armed Services report directed study of economic warfare.
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPINE CORPORATION 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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 / H.R. 2408 / S. 1413 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller / Reichert / Wyden); all provisions. The Obama Administration's American Jobs Act of 2011; provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. H.R. 3765 (Public Law 112-78) - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, and related legislation (possible addition and modification of geothermal and other tax extenders).
TENASKA INC 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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
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); S. 1342 Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers), 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.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY ASSOCIATION 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; all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 - Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson) and S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
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)); S. 1342 Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers), H.R. 3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011 (Lungren), S. 413 - Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
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.
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).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).
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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).
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.
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation, including proposals regarding taxation of the oil and gas industry. Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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), 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 and related FERC issues. Potential actions by the Federal Reserve and other agencies affecting bank participation in commodities markets.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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), the draft McCaul bill and related legislation; Executive Order 13636; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Potential comprehensive tax reform (potential provisions related to geothermal incentives and electricity generation). Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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).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).
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
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.
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation, including proposals regarding taxation of the oil and gas industry. Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
U.S. trade policy with Ecuador.
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.
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.
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 P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues.
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.
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.
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
DOT Intelligent Transportation Systems program.
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 and related FERC issues.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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.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).
U.S. trade policy with Ecuador.
Potential comprehensive tax reform legislation, including proposals regarding taxation of the oil and gas industry. Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Groups report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislation related to the promotion and regulation of natural gas development, including the potential Wyden bill and related legislation.Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric generators, 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, 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. Potential comprehensive energy legislation (potential provisions related to natural gas, clean energy standard, renewable incentives, and carbon capture and sequestration). Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). 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. Section 1603 Treasury Solar Grant Program (sequestration).
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.
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 and related FERC issues.
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.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 and related FERC issues.
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.
Potential comprehensive tax reform and related legislation (natural gas production, solar, carbon capture and sequestration, and carried interest).
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.
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
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 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.
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
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 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.
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
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), 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, 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), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), 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 generators, 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. 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 and carbon capture and sequestration. Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 / H.R. 2408 / S. 1413 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller / Reichert / Wyden); all provisions. H.R. 12 / S. 1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011; provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. S. 3275 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act (Coons); possible addition and modification of geothermal and other tax extenders. S.3521 - Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 (energy tax extenders). H.R. 8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("Fiscal Cliff Bill") (geothermal tax extenders).
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), and House proposed legislation based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act (111th Congress). S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), S.2151 / S.3342 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), 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.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 DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to vulnerabilities, cost recovery and security.
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
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.
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
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
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 (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.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (Lieberman-Collins), S.2151 / S. 3342 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), 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), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, the proposed Cybersecurity Executive Order, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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, 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), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), 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 generators, 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. 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 and carbon capture and sequestration. H.R. 5325 / S. 2465 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013 (Frelinghuysen / Feinstein) (loan guarantees); provisions related to Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration) and related legislative proposals. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson).
Legislative proposals, including tax incentives for carbon capture and sequestration. Legislative proposals related to natural gas production and tax incentives in the debt ceiling negotiations and related legislation. Legislative proposals related to taxation of energy project development partnerships, including carried interest and related legislation. H.R. 12 / S.1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to the natural gas industry, infrastructure finance, and carried interest. S. 3275 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act (Coons). S.3581 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration (Conrad-Enzi-Rockefeller). S. 3521 - Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 (energy 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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 / H.R. 2408 / S. 1413 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller / Reichert / Wyden); all provisions. H.R. 12 / S. 1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011; provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. S. 3275 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act (Coons); possible addition and modification of geothermal and other tax extenders. S.3521 - Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 (energy tax extenders).
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).
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
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.
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).
S.2204 (Menendez) and related legislation and proposals affecting oil and gas industries, including production tax provisions. H.R.12 / S.1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to oil and natural gas industries.
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, S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman), and related legislative proposals; all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 - Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), and S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar). 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).
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
Legislative proposals, including tax incentives for carbon capture and sequestration. Legislative proposals related to natural gas production and tax incentives in the debt ceiling negotiations and related legislation. Legislative proposals related to taxation of energy project development partnerships, including carried interest and related legislation. H.R. 12 / S.1549 - The American Jobs Act of 2011 (Obama Administration proposal); provisions related to the natural gas industry, infrastructure finance, and carried interest. S. 3275 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act (Coons).
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), and S. 228 / H.R. 750 Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (Barrasso / Walberg), Interior Appropriations proposed legislation (EPA regulatory authority and funding), 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 generators, 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. 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 and carbon capture and sequestration. H.R. 5325 / S. 2465 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013 (Frelinghuysen / Feinstein) (loan guarantees); provisions related to Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration) and related legislative proposals. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets. H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson).
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, 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).
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), and House proposed legislation based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act (111th Congress). S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), S.2151 / S.3342 / H.R. 4263 - SECURE IT Act (McCain-Bono Mack), 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.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 DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, and related legislation; provisions related to vulnerabilities, cost recovery and security.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
Legislation related to incentives for renewable electricity promotion, including H.R. 1384 / H.R. 2408 / S. 1413 - Geothermal Tax Parity Act of 2011 (Heller / Reichert / Wyden); all provisions. H.R. 12 / S. 1549 - American Jobs Act of 2011; provisions related to natural gas and infrastructure finance. S.1813 - MAP-21 Act (Boxer-Inhofe, Highway Bill); possible addition and modification of geothermal and other tax extenders.
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 (111th Congress); S. 1342 Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman-Murkowski), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, 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 DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation; provisions related to cost recovery and security.
Implementation of P.L. 111-203 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
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, S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012 (Bingaman), and related legislative proposals; all provisions. Comprehensive energy legislation, including S. 1220 / H.R. 2133 - Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership (FUEL) Act of 2011 (Conrad / Matheson), and S. 1321 - Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011 (Lugar). Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
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. 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).
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 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.
Cybersecurity legislation, including S. 21 - Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act (Reid), H.R. 1136 - Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act (Langevin), proposed Senate Cybersecurity bill (Bingaman-Murkowski), and House proposed legislation based on H.R. 5026 GRID Act (111th Congress). S. 1342 - Grid Cyber Security Act (Bingaman), House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations, and related legislation; provisions related to vulnerabilities, cost recovery and security. H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (Rogers), H.R. 3674 - PRECISE Act of 2011 (Lungren), S. 413 - Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, and the DOE/DHS Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Initiative, and related legislation.
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 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 (EPA regulatory authority and funding), 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 electric generators, 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; 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 and carbon capture and sequestration. H.R. 2055 / H.R. 3671 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, H.R. 2354 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 (loan guarantees), the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction; provisions related to Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program (solar and carbon capture and sequestration) and related legislative proposals. Congressional oversight of FERC rulemakings affecting electricity markets.
Legislative proposals, including tax incentives for carbon capture and sequestration. Legislative proposals related to natural gas production and tax incentives in the debt ceiling negotiations and related legislation. Legislative proposals related to taxation of energy project development partnerships, including carried interest and related issues in debt ceiling discussions and related legislation. The Obama Administration American Jobs Act of 2011; provisions related to the natural gas industry, infrastructure finance, and carried interest. H.R. 3765 (Public Law 112-78) - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, and related legislation (possible addition of Section 1603 solar, carbon capture and sequestration, and other tax extenders).
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 and related FERC issues. 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. 1840 (Conaway), S. 947 (Johanns), H.R. 3527 - Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation (Hultgren), and related legislation.
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 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