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To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds
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NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) via NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
2017 · second_quarter · 2A
Issues related to highway infrastructure. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) via NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
2017 · second_quarter · 2A
Source: Senate LDA
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Disaster SAVE Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Disaster SAVE Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds
21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
Disaster Declaration Improvement Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Disaster Declaration Improvement Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds
FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds
FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Listing Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
Listing Reform Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Securing Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Securing Energy Infrastructure Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. S. 2969, the Disaster Management Act of 2016: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. HR 2647- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015: Issues related to use of disaster relief funds. Discussion Draft - Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act: issues related to funding streams and recovery post fire. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. S. 2969, the Disaster Management Act of 2016: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. HR 2647- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015: Issues related to use of disaster relief funds. Discussion Draft - Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act: issues related to funding streams and recovery post fire. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.
Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015
Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040 Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget.
Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. HR 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax creditin section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 The Senate-House Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate energy bills resulted in several proposals that were considered by the conferees. The proposals included provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act Draft legislation to implement the research and development of electric resistance water heaters in energy storage.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, S. 612, Water Resources Development Act; Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species H.R. 897 - Zika Vector Control Act; Legislation that clarifies that federal law does not require redundant permitting for pesticide applications that are already regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 The Senate-House Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate energy bills resulted in several proposals that were considered by the conferees. The proposals included provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act Draft legislation to implement the research and development of electric resistance water heaters in energy storage.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. HR 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax creditin section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration.
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. S. 2969, the Disaster Management Act of 2016: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. HR 2647- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015: Issues related to use of disaster relief funds. Discussion Draft - Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act: issues related to funding streams and recovery post fire. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.
Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. S. 2969, the Disaster Management Act of 2016: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. HR 2647- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015: Issues related to use of disaster relief funds. Discussion Draft - Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act: issues related to funding streams and recovery post fire. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.
Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species H.R. 897 - Zika Vector Control Act; Legislation that clarifies that federal law does not require redundant permitting for pesticide applications that are already regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, S. 612, Water Resources Development Act; Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 The Senate-House Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate energy bills resulted in several proposals that were considered by the conferees. The proposals included provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act Draft legislation to implement the research and development of electric resistance water heaters in energy storage.
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Fair RATES Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Part II
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Part II
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Part II
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 The Senate-House Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate energy bills resulted in several proposals that were considered by the conferees. The proposals included provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act Draft legislation to implement the research and development of electric resistance water heaters in energy storage.
Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
Carbon Capture Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. HR 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax creditin section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration.
Carbon Capture Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
Carbon Capture Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, S. 612, Water Resources Development Act; Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species H.R. 897 - Zika Vector Control Act; Legislation that clarifies that federal law does not require redundant permitting for pesticide applications that are already regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040 Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget.
Issues related to highway infrastructure. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 2548 The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678/S.709 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.
Issues related to the PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account in FY17 and FY18 appropriations. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security and recover funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administration and federal hydropower.
Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to application of pesticides over regulated waters.
Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
Issues related to highway infrastructure. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems.
H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents. H.R. 1214 Disaster SAVE Act HR 1117 To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. H.R. 1679 FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. H.R. 1678 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds
Issues related to highway infrastructure.
Issues related to the PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account in FY17 and FY18 appropriations. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Issues related to LIHEAP funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill.
Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal.
Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years
H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. S. 2969, the Disaster Management Act of 2016: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. HR 2647- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015: Issues related to use of disaster relief funds. Discussion Draft - Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act: issues related to funding streams and recovery post fire. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.
H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 5303, S. 2848, S. 612, Water Resources Development Act; Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 The Senate-House Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate energy bills resulted in several proposals that were considered by the conferees. The proposals included provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act Draft legislation to implement the research and development of electric resistance water heaters in energy storage.
Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. S. 612 - Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. S. 2969, the Disaster Management Act of 2016: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. HR 2647- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015: Issues related to use of disaster relief funds. Discussion Draft - Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act: issues related to funding streams and recovery post fire. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. HR 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax creditin section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration.
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. S.1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S.128, S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 20130 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. Issues related to the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation providing non-hazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Provisions addressing easement renewal fees imposed on electric co-ops by the Corps of Engineers. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species H.R. 897 - Zika Vector Control Act; Legislation that clarifies that federal law does not require redundant permitting for pesticide applications that are already regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040 Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget.
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.
H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act. S. 2902, Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016; Provisions of this bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. Add H.R. 5303, S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act; Provisions of the bill dealing with potential reservoir operations changes and protecting existing federal hydropower users. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Provisions of the bill dealing with Endangered Species
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.2847, S.1933: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 This bill directs the President to establish a multiyear strategy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa implement national power strategies and develop an appropriate mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, to provide access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power in order to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. H.R.2772, S. 1725: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations. S.2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to partner with the governments of sub-Saharan African countries, international financial institutions, and African regional economic communities, cooperatives, and private sectors to: -promote first-time access to power services for at least 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; -encourage the installation of at least 20,000 additional megawatts of electrical power in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; promote reliable and affordable power in urban, rural, and under served areas; encourage necessary reforms to support electricity access projects and market-based power generation and distribution; -promote policies to displace kerosene lighting with other technologies; and promote an energy development strategy for sub-Saharan Africa that includes the use of oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and geothermal power. Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K of H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016.
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding for the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals H.R. 2029 PL-114-113 - Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 Tax provision related to Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit - Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, the Rural Economic Development and Loan & Grant program and Sec. 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) as amended by Sec. 6205 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79) within Title III, Division A of the - Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K. - Issues related to funding appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Title II, Division G. - The inclusion the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 within Division M. - The inclusion of High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, within Title I, Division P. - The inclusion of Sec. 117, funding restrictions for U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act within Title IV, Division G. - The inclusion of Sec. 203, the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 amendments within Title II, Division D. - The inclusion of modified language for H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike of 2015. Extending tax provision. Inclusion of Sec. 301 Extension and phase-out of credits for wind facilities; Sec. 302 Extension of election to treat qualified facilities as energy property; and Sec. 303 Extension and phase-out of solar energy credit tax Division P within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Inclusion of Sec 114 Extension of modification of tax treatment of certain payments to controlling exempt organizations in Division Q of Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan". Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589, S. 655: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These bills prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015: Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S.1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Legislation that includes provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way H.R.2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program.
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding.
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015: Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE