ANTHONY KAVANAGH

Implementation of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Alternative fuel vehicles, transit, and related infrastructure generally.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act; Reform of National Environmental Policy Act; Permitting reform generally; Clean Air Act emissions, regulations and issues generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines regulations and issues generally; Coal combustion residual issues and appropriations; EPA regulations generally; Good Neighbor Rule; Effluent Guidelines; Rights-of-way; Categorical exclusions; Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; Clean Water Act generally; Endangered Species Act generally; Clean Air Act generally

H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; S.1016, Transmission ITC; H.J. Res. 39/S. J. Res. 15, the solar tariff Congressional Review Act (CRA); Resiliency issues generally; Transmission and distribution issues generally; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation.

Pole Attachments generally; FCC Spectrum Auction Reauthorization draft legislation; Telecom issues generally

Pole attachment issues generally; Spectrum issues generally.

H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act House and Senate FY 2022 reconciliation legislation generally H.R. 5376, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 14; S.Con.Res.5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030 Low and zero emission vehicle funding H. R. 4372 FY2022 Appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies H.R. 4502, Vehicle for seven-bill minibus appropriations package including Interior Build Back Better Act

H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 S. 2118, Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral) S. 622, American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D) and EV issues and legislation generally Renewable tax credits (wind, solar, storage) including monetization/refundability/direct pay; and opt-out of normalization generally

H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021 House and draft Senate legislation related to clean energy, climate change and reconciliation Climate change and clean air issues generally Power sector emissions issues generally

S. 1931, Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act Draft transportation, EV and R&D legislation; Surface transportation reauthorization; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally.

H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 S. 2118, Clean Energy for America Act H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (Rep. Reed Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D) and EV issues and legislation generally Renewable tax credits including monetization/refundability/direct pay; and opt-out of normalization generally Energy storage tax credits generally

H.R. 1783 / S. 745, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 2071, Bridge Act

H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021 H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021 Draft Senate legislation related to clean energy, climate change and reconciliation Climate change and clean air issues generally Clean energy standard and cap and trade issues and legislation generally Power sector emissions issues generally

H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act House and Senate FY 2022 reconciliation legislation generally H.R. 5376, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 14; S.Con.Res.5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030 Low and zero emission vehicle funding H. R. 4372 FY2022 Appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies

H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 S. 2118, Clean Energy for America Act Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (Rep. Reed Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D) and EV issues and legislation generally Renewable tax credits including monetization/refundability/direct pay; and opt-out of normalization generally Energy storage tax credits generally

H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021 H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021 Draft Senate legislation related to clean energy, climate change and reconciliation Clean energy standard and cap and trade issues and legislation generally Energy storage generally; Energy R&D generally; Energy Infrastructure Act discussion draft; H.R. 2931, Enhancing Grid Security the Public Private Partnerships H.R. 1374, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021 H.R. 2928, Cyber Sense Act of 2021 Bipartisan infrastructure framework; Grid security issues generally;

H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021 H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021 Draft Senate legislation related to clean energy, climate change and reconciliation Clean energy standard and cap and trade issues and legislation generally Power sector emissions issues generally

H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Low and zero emission vehicle funding FY 2022 Interior Appropriations

H.R. 1319 , American Rescue Plan; H.R. 1783 / S. 745, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act; S. 2071, Bridge Act; Middle-mile broadband infrastructure issues generally.

H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Low and zero emission vehicle funding FY 2022 Interior Appropriations

H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021 Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (Rep. Reed Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Renewable tax credits including monetization/refundability/direct pay; and opt-out of normalization generally Energy storage tax credits generally

Climate change and clean air issues generally; Power sector emissions issues generally

H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; S. 745, Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act.

H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act [omnibus appropriations, COVID-19 stimulus, energy bill provisions]; Low and zero emission vehicle funding; Energy R&D generally; FY 2021 Interior Appropriations

Draft transportation R&D legislation; Surface transportation reauthorization; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally

S. 4821, A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.

H. R. 7516, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2020 H.R. 9054, Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act Power sector emissions; Endangered species issues generally Clean Water Act issues and permitting generally, including nationwide permits Climate change and clean air issues generally; Discussion draft of the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act;

H.R. 7330, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2019. Renewable tax credits including placed-in-service IRS deadlines; transferability/refundability; direct pay; and opt-out of normalization generally Energy storage tax credits generally Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally.

H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act; House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 925 [updated HEROES Act]; Low and zero emission vehicle funding; Energy R&D FY 2021 Interior Appropriations

H.R. 7330, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2019. Renewable tax credits including placed-in-service IRS deadlines; transferability/refundability; direct pay; and opt-out of normalization generally S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools Act; Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D);

Issues related to the FCCs 6 GHz spectrum proposal, pole attachments, middle mile broadband infrastructure, and other broadband issues.

H.R. 5926, RESILIENT Networks Act

H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, especially provisions on hydropower and public land renewable energy development; H.R. 1743, Advancing Grid Storage Act; H.R. 2119, to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize grants for improving the energy efficiency of public buildings, and for other purposes; H.R. 2597, Clean Energy Standard Act; H.R. 2741, the LIFT America Act; H.R. 2986, the BEST Act; S. 1359, Clean Energy Standard Act; S. 1602, the BEST Act; S. 2332, Grid Modernization Act of 2019; S. 2556, Protecting Resources on The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology (PROTECT) Act; S.3548, CARES Act; Issues related to grid modernization; Discussion Draft, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act; Draft grid modernization legislation; Electricity transmission; Clean energy issues generally; Liability protection as it relates to asks or orders from the U.S. government during a grid and/or national emergency; Issues related to Critical Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) Clean energy issues generally, especially legislation to promote research, development and deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology

H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act; H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act; FY 2021 Interior Appropriations

Issues related to the FCCs 6 GHz spectrum proposal and other broadband issues.

S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2019. H.R. 2256, the Driving America Forward Act (EV tax credit - Sec. 30D) S. 1094, the Driving America Forward Act (EV tax credit - Sec. 30D) H.R. 2096, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage - Sec. 48) S. 1142, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage - Sec. 48) H.R. 5409, Incentivizing New and Valuable Energy Storage Technology (INVEST) Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage - Sec. 48) Renewable tax credits including placed-in-service IRS deadlines; transferability; direct pay; and normalization generally

H.R. 358, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships; H.R. 360, Cyber Sense Act and issues related to security of the supply chain; H.R. 1743, Advancing Grid Storage Act; H.R. 1744, related to energy storage; H.R. 2741, the LIFT America Act; H.R. 2986, the BEST Act; S. 2332, Grid Modernization Act of 2019; S. 2333, Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019; S. 2556, Protecting Resources on The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology (PROTECT) Act; S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act; S. 3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act; Liability protection as it relates to asks or orders from the U.S. government during a grid and/or national emergency; Issues related to Critical Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII); Discussion Draft, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act; Discussion Draft, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act; Draft grid modernization legislation; Electricity transmission; Resiliency; Clean energy issues generally.

H.R. 2256, the Driving America Forward Act (EV tax credit - Sec. 30D) S. 1094, the Driving America Forward Act (EV tax credit - Sec. 30D) H.R. 2096, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage - Sec. 48) S. 1142, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage - Sec. 48) H.R. 5409, Incentivizing New and Valuable Energy Storage Technology (INVEST) Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage - Sec. 48) H.R. 2704, Renewable Energy Transferability Act Renewable tax credits and transferability generally

H.R. 2741, the LIFT America Act; H.R. 2986, the BEST Act; S. 1602, the BEST Act; S. 2556, Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology (PROTECT) Act; S. 1760, UPDATE PURPA Act; H.R. 1502, PURPA Modernization Act of 2019; S. 151, Pallone-Thune TRACED Act and other telecommunications issues, including the FCCs 6 GHz spectrum proposal and wildfires resilience; S. 2333, Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019; Clean energy issues generally, especially legislation to promote research, development and deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology; Energy storage legislation Electricity transmission Comprehensive energy legislation generally

H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

S. 2580, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020, related to coal combustion residual permit programs

Implementation of Coal Combustion Residuals rule Climate change issues generally

S 1359 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for fossil fuels generally H.R. 360, Cyber Sense Act and issues related to security of the supply chain H.R. 2741, the LIFT America Act S. 3676, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act; DOE National Labs and technology transfer Telecommunications issues, including spectrum allocation

HR 6147 -- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019

H.R. 5270 - Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for coal-powered electric generation units S. 2677 - Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for coal-powered electric generation units S. 2681 - Electricity Reliability Act of 2018, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for coal-powered electric generation units

H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act; H.R. 3895, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017;

Draft legislation creating a new tax credit for transportation electrification; EV tax credit (30D) H.R. 5270 - Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for coal-powered electric generation units S. 2677 - Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for coal-powered electric generation units S. 2681 - Electricity Reliability Act of 2018, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for coal-powered electric generation units

H.R. 1625 - Omnibus Appropriations 2018 HR 6147 -- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019 S 3073 -- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2019

H.R. 1109, To amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 4700, the IMPACT for Energy Act; S. 3376, the Advancing Grid Storage Act; S 1265, latest title: A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

H.R. 1, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

H.R. 3895, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017; S.1904, Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017; Draft legislation related to alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure at park and rides; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle infrastructure at rest stops; Fleet electrification; Draft legislation on funding infrastructure for alternative fuel corridors;

H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018; H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act; H.R.4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act; S. 2776, Update PURPA Act; Draft legislation related to building energy use requirements; Draft legislation related to electric vehicle deployment and related infrastructure

H.R. 1625 & H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations

H.R. 3127, to amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification H.R. 3128, to amend section 111 of the CAA to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes; House discussion draft legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

Implementation of Coal Combustion Residuals rule

H.R. 1, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chairmans recommendation for FY 2018 appropriations H.R. 3354, FY 2018 House Interior and Environment Appropriations bill

H.R. 1873, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act; H.R. 2921, National Forest System Vegetation Management Pilot Program Act; Senate discussion draft legislation on vegetation management.

S. 540, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017; A Better Way: A Pro Growth Tax Code for all Americans House Republican tax reform blueprint, A Better Way: A Pro Growth Tax Code for all Americans. House-Senate tax reform plan: Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code General conversations on tax reform

H.R. 3358, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP); S.1771, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP) H.R. 3354, FY 2018 House Interior and Environment Appropriations bill Senate draft FY 2018 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill

S.1405,Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017. H.R.2930, Drone Innovation Act of 2017;

S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R.0723/S.239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017; H.R. 1109, to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act; H.R. 2880, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act; H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act; H.R. 3050, the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act;

Draft House and Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (funding for LIHEAP); Draft House and Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations (funding for WINN Act CCR implementation); Omnibus appropriations bill (report language related to the CCR implementation)

S. 79, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act

H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016. S.612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 (Section 2301 - CCR provisions).

H.R. 1073, Critical Infrastructure Protection Act; S. 1846, Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2015

H.R. 1734, the "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act McKinley amendment to H.R. 1734 S. 2446, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016 Inhofe amendment to S. 2446 General discussion and work on ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act General discussion of issues related to R&D for clean coal and CCS technologies

H.R. 5538, FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation S. 3068, FY 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations legislation

S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (Murkowski);

S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (Murkowski);

H.R. 1734, the "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act McKinley amendment to H.R. 1734 S. 2446, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016 Inhofe amendment to S. 2446 General discussion and work on ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act General discussion of issues related to R&D for clean coal and CCS technologies

H.R.1560 Protecting Cyber Networks Act

General discussions related to appropriations for coal related issues; Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for FY2017

H.R. 4622, the Carbon Capture Act; H.R. 2050, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015; H.R. 879, Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act; S. 2045, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; S. 2075, American Worker Healthcare Tax Relief Act of 2015; S. 386, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015

H.R. 2050, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015; H.R. 879, Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act; House Amendment #2 to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2029, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015; S. 2045, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; S. 2075, American Worker Healthcare Tax Relief Act of 2015; S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015; H.R. 4016, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the limitation on the carryover of excess corporate charitable contributions; S. 386, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015

S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015; and H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act (included Cybersecurity Act of 2015). Cyber Security issues in general. Protecting critical assets from physical, cyber, other threats in an efficient and cost effective manner.

H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015; McKinley amendment to H.R. 1734, on CCRs, filed as part of discussions on H.R. 3763 H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act (Division F-Energy Security).

H.J.Res. 71, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; H.J.Res. 72, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 23, disapproving EPA rule on greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units; S.J.Res. 24, disapproving EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units

H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act General discussions related to including McKinley amendment on CCRs as part of H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act (included Cybersecurity Act of 2015). H.R. 3020, FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding);

H.R. 1734, the "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act," to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals S. 1803, "Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015" (Senate Companion measure to H.R.1734) McKinley amendment to H.R. 1734 , to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals General work, discussions, on issues related to greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act General discussion and work on ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act General discussion of issues related to R&D for clean coal and CCS technologies

H.R. 3038, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, revenue offsets includes pension provision; Senate Finance Committee Approved Tax "Extenders" Legislation with provisions affecting employer provided benefits; The Tax Increase Prevention Act expiring provisions affecting employer provided benefits; IRS Guidelines on 40% excise tax from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Ac(PPACA); H.R. 2050, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015; S. 2045, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; S. 2075, American Worker Healthcare Tax Relief Act of 2015; H.R. 879, Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act

S. 1272, A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the effects of forward capacity auctions and other capacity mechanisms; S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (Murkowski; S. 1017, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1217, A bill to establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, to establish an Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (Murkowski); S. 1220, A bill to improve the distribution of energy in the United States (Murkowski); S. 1221, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (Murkowski); S. 1222, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1264, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard and for other purposes (Udall); H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015; Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 8;

H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act.

H.R. 2289, reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act (relating to derivative end-user protections)

H.R. 1327, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act; S. 640, Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act.

S. 1017, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the siting of interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes (Heinrich); S. 1217, A bill to establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, to establish an Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1219, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and to provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (Murkowski); S. 1220, A bill to improve the distribution of energy in the United States (Murkowski); S. 1221, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (Murkowski); S. 1222, A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources, and for other purposes (Murkowski); S. 1264, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes (Udall); H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Energy Efficiency; House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft FERC Process Coordination; and House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft Energy Reliability and Security. Legislation on electric transmission cost allocation and electric transformer reserve study. Energy, and electric and gas transmission policy in general. House Energy & Power Subcommittee, Discussion Draft FERC Process Coordination

H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act; H.R. 1731 National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015; and S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Cyber Security issues in general.

H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act; Discussion draft of National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Cyber Security issues in general. Protecting critical assets from physical, cyber, other threats in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Discussion draft of reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act relating to derivative end-user protections.

H.R.1734 -- "Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015," to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals General discussions on development of Senate counterpart to House bill on coal ash General work and discussions on EPA 111(d) on greenhouse gas regulations General discussion of Senate legislation related to inspection of chemical tanks

FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); General discussion and support for DOE appropriations on clean coal technology Amendments to Senate budget resolution -- S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding);

Discussion draft to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; Discussion draft of the American Business Competitiveness Act relating to interest expense, depreciation; Discussion draft to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for certain property under construction; S. 386, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015; S. 413, Government Settlement Transparency and Reform Act.

FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); General discussion and support for DOE appropriations on clean coal technology Amendments to Senate budget resolution -- S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding);

H.R. 1558, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; S. 848, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015; Drafting Senate testimony and question/answers regarding Grid Modernization. Addressing the need for transmission and the adverse effects of narrowly defining/restricting the way transmission is planned. Energy, and electric and gas transmission policy in general.

H.R.1734 -- "Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015," to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals General discussions on development of Senate counterpart to House bill on coal ash General work and discussions on EPA 111(d) on greenhouse gas regulations General discussion of Senate legislation related to inspection of chemical tanks

H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including de minimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality) S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality) Advocacy related to opposing efforts to further increase PBGC premiums as a revenue raiser to pay for FY2014 budget deal. Advocacy related to legislation to repeal the medical device tax paid for through an extension of the pension stabilization funds.

H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013" H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders) H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation H.R. 5771, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes (energy tax extenders) S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014 S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders) Discussion draft amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for certain property under construction. Discussion draft amending section 45Q and section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to incentivize compliance with the EPA Clean Power Plan General discussion re: development of Senate bill on tax incentives for clean coal technology

The need for new infrastructure Inland waterways issues in general

H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulse H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP Act) H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP Act) H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP Act) H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP Act) H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act S. 2588, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Cyber Security issues in general Protecting critical assets from physical, cyber, other threats in an efficient and cost effective manner.

S. 2152 -- Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation Act H.R. 271, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013;

Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.

H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act;

Physical and Cyber Security Matters S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013; H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP Act);

H.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections);

H.R. 949, the 'Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013' (Buy American rules)

Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits). S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013,

Physical and Cyber Security Matters S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013; H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP Act); Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss). Cyber Security Executive Order. Cyber Security issues in general. Protecting critical assets from physical, cyber, other threats in an efficient and cost effective manner. H.R. 867/S. 394 - the "Metal Theft Protection Prevention Act of 2013"

Inland Waterways Matters S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013; S.407, Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013 or the RIVER Act; H.R.1149, Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013 or the WAVE4 Act; H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013; Advocating the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and Industry to obtain funding and revise the way locks and dams are funded by Congress. S.2094, Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; Act would establish and implement enforceable uniform national standards for the regulation of discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel into navigable waters. Inland waterways issues in general.

S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Sheheen/Portman); Promoting energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes; H.R. 271, Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects). S. 2152 -- Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation Act

S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP) Act H.R. 867/S.394, the "Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013"

H.R. 4024, the "Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014" establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act General work and discussions on EPA 111(b) and 111(d) greenhouse gas rulemakings S. 1905, the "Electricity Security and Affordability Act" regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulationsS. 1961, the "Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014" establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making

S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen/Portman) H.R. 271, Resolving Environment and Grid Reliability Conflicts Actof 2013 Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity

S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen/Portman)

S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 (NCCIP Act)

S. 601, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2013" S. 407, Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013 or the RIVER Act H.R. 1149, Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013 or the WAVE4 Act H.R. 3080, Water Resources Development Act of 2013

S. 601, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2013" S. 407, Reinvesting In Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013 or the RIVER Act H.R. 1149, Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013 or the WAVE4 Act

S.1397, Federal Permitting Improvement Act - Revises and streamlines federal permitting S.1029/H.R. 2122, Regulatory Accountability Act - Comprehensive rewrite of the Administrative Policy Act S. 1173, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act H.R. 2218, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act"

S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Sheheen/Portman) Amendments to Portman-Manchin related to power plant efficiency

H.R. 2218, the "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act," to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals H.R. 2279, the "Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013," general advocacy in support of bill to remove certain deadlines from RCRA and CERCLAFuture senate legislation on coal combustion residuals (not yet introduced)

S. 601, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2013" S. 407, Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers and Waterways Act of 2013 or the RIVER Act H.R. 1149, Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficieny, and Environment Act of 2013 or the WAVE4 Act Advocating the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and Industry to obtain funding and revise the way locksand dams are funded by Congress. Inland waterways issues in general.

EPA proposed and future rules for limiting greenhouse gases from power plants S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen/Portman) Promoting energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes. Addressing the need for transmission and the adverse effects of narrowly defining/restricting the way costs are allocated for theconstruction of transmission Energy and transmission policy in general Regularty reform matters in general

Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making

Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance and rule making Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making Climate change generallyEPA rulemaking on GHG emissions

Coal Residuals Reuse legislation generally Sue and settle issues generally Coal ash issue generally

S. Con. Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution (budget issues generally) H.R. 1, the Senate Vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance) H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance)

S. Con. Res.8, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Senate Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, (tax reform) Discussion draft, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform(taxation of derivatives) H.R. 8, the "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012" (taxation of dividend income) H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy H. Con. Res. 25, establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, (tax reform)

S. 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011," to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules] and similiar legislation H.R. 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance

S. 3412, the "Middle Class Tax Cut Act," (extension of current rate on dividends) H.R. 4348, "Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report," (pension smoothing provisions) H.R. 8, the "Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012," (extension of current rate on dividends)

H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (Super storm Sandy Assistance)

S. 400, to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in proportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit, and for other purposes. S. 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012"

S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act" H.R. 3523, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act" S.2105, "Cyber Security Act of 2012" S. 3342 "Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 or "SECURE IT" H.R. 668, "SHIELD ACT"

H.R. 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment S. 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011," to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules] S.J. Res 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making

H.R. 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations) S. 1751, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations S. 3512, the "Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012" (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs

H.R. 4342, Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2012

S. 400, to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in proportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit, and for other purposes S. 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012" Clean energy Standard and Transmission issues generally

S.1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011," to provide addtional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules] and similar legislation H.R.2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and environment Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance S.J. Res 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule

H.R. 4342, Latest Title: Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency and Environment Act of 2012 Advocating the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and Industry to obtain funding and revise the way locks and dams are funded by Congress Inland waterways issues in general

HR. 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations S. 1751, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under exisiting municipal solid waste landfill regulations H.R. 4338, "Surface Transportation Bill extention and Conference Report," (coal ash)

H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act" S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act" S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act)

S. 400, to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in proportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit, and for other purposes. S. 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012" (Bingaman) Clean energy standard legislation generally

H.R. 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards. H.R. 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance S. 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT S. 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act," to codify and delay the implementation dates for the final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution S. 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011," to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for (the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR, rules)

H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for corporate dividends

FY 2013 Energy and Water Development Appropriations FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations Tax, Pension and Finance Issues in FY 2012 Transportation Appropriations

Advocating the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and Industry to obtain funding and revise the way locks and dams are funded by Congress Inland waterways issues in general

H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends H.R. 674, 3% Government Withholding S. 1726, a bill to repeal 3% withholding tax H.R. 3630, "Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" H.R. 3765 "Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" S. 1647, a bill on the taxation of corporate dividends of individuals at capital gains rates H.R. 3257, a bill to narrow definition of a 'swap dealer' H.R. 1573, "To facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act", to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank, (Over-the-Counter) derivatives; H.R. 1840, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 2682, "Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011" (Over-the-Counter derivitives).

Coal ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations

Legislation in anticipation of rail strike to ensure continued service

S. 400, to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in proportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit, and for other purposes Addressing the need for transmission and the adverse effects of narrowly defining/restricting the way costs are allocated for the construction of transmission Addressing an acceptable Clean Energy Standard (CES) along with the need for extra high voltage transmission to meet a CES Clean Energy Standard and Transmission issues generally. Legislation to extend the compliance period for various regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applicable to coal-fired generation and others. Seeking additional time to comply with EPA regulations generally. H.R. 1705, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and similar legislation.

Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations;

H.R. 2354, "Energy and Water development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations generally.

H.R. 1705, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; S. 482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; Clean air legislation generally-including draft legislation that has not been introduced S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S.J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule;

H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; S.28, "Public Sagety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S, 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization , and Modernization Act (SEPCTRUM Act); Seeking to ensure access for utility personal to emergency spectrum S, 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization , and Modernization Act (SEPCTRUM Act);

Clean energy standard legislation generally S.400, To amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in proportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit, and for other purposes; Legislation to extent the compliance period for various regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applicable to coal-fired generation. Clean Energy Standard and Transmission issues generally. H.R. 1705, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; Addressing the need for transmission and the adverse effects of narrowly defining/restricting the way costs are allocated for the construction of transmission. Addressing an acceptable Clean Energy Standard (CES) along with the need for extra high voltage transmission to meet a CES. Transmission policy including rulemaking on transmission siting, planning and cost allocation. Energy Industry in general Advocated flexibility in applicability and ensuring ability to comply with numerous EPA rules including greenhouse gas rule, industrial boiler MACT, utility boiler MACT, air transport rule and revision to ozone standards. H.R. 1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact.

S.21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act" Cyber Security Issues in general Protecting critical transmission and distribution assets from cyber and other threats in an effcient and cost effective manner.

Advocationg the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and Industry to obtain funding and revise the way locks and dams are funded by Congress. Inland waterways issues in general

Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 1391, "Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act", progibits EPA from regulating coal ash under Subtitle C of RCRA; H.R. 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; H.R. 1405, Prohibit EPA from regulating coal ash as hazardous S.400, To amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in proportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit, and for other purposes; H.R.910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); Legislation to extend the compliance period for various regulations of the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) applicable to coal-fired generation. Clean Energy Standard; Transmission issues generally. Seeking additional time to comply with EPA regulations Addressing the need for transmission and the adverse effects of narrowly defining/restricting the way cost are allocated for the construction of transmission.

Advocating the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and industry Inland waterways issues in general Transmission policy including rulemaking on transmission planning and cost allocation Energy Industry in general Advocated flexibility in applicability and ensuring ability to comply with numerous EPA rules including greenhouse gas rule, industrial boiler MACT, utility boiler MACT, air transport rule and revision to ozone standards.

H.R.607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; S.28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S.911, "Strengthening Public -safety and Enhhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SEPCTUM Act); H.R.607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; S.28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S.911, "Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SEPCTRUM Act); Seeking to ensure access for utility personal to emergency spectrum

S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; Railroad rate and other reforms including removal of antitrust exemptions, and reform of the Surface Transportation Board.

S.21, Latest Title: A bill to secure the United States against cyber attack, to enhance American competitiveness and create jobs in the informaation technology industry, and to protect the identities and sensitive information of American citizens and businesses S.21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act" Cyber Security issues in general. Protecting critical transmision and distribution assets from cyber and other threats in an effcient and cost effective manner.

FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations;

Clean energy standard legislation generally; Rockefeller bill on carbon, capture and storage (CCS)- Not yet introduced

Over-The Counter derivatives issues generally.

S.21, "Cyber Security issues in general Protecting critical transmission and distribution assets from cyber and other threats in an efficient and cost effective manner.

H.R.1, "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011", (LIHEAP funding, numerous amendments related to EPA regulations and other environmental and climate change issues, McKinley amendment on coal ash);

Advocating the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and Industry Inland waterways issues in general Advocating the Capital Development Plan developed by the Corp of Engineers and Industry

H.R. 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S.231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); S.482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S.493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", (amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations); S.609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011", (to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b)- cooling water intake structure rule-making S. 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011", ( to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making.

S.2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill; H.R.: Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act (New bill that had not been introduced this congress) H.R.233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; Railroad rate and other reforms including removal of antitrust exemptions, and reform of the Surface Transportation Board.

H.R. 4853, "Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010", (dividend tax rate extension, bonus deprectiation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives); H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation) H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief) S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (Dividend tax relief); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for the other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency);

H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act of 2010; H.R.2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act; H.R.2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; S.773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; H.R.5548, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010" Protecting critical transmission and distribution assets from cyber and other threats in an efficient and cost effective manner.

FCC National Broadband Plan;

Clean Warter Act, Section 316(b)- cooling water intake structure H.R. 4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" (Carbon, emissions) H.J. Res.77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment gasses under section 202(a) of the clean air act; S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009"; S. 2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010"; S. 3072, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" (carbon, emissions); S. 3591, "Carbon Capture & Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010" S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S.3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010";

H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; H.R.4173, "Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act"; S.3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (OTC derivatives) Ensuring acceptable rules for trading by utilities of over-the-counter derivatives

H.R.5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act of 2010; H.R.2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act"; H.R.2165, " Bulk Power System Protection Act"; H.R.2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure protection Act"; S.773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009; S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; Protecting critical transmission and distribution assets from cyber and other threats in an efficient and cost effective manner;

S.3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; H.R.4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act"; H.J.Res.77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; S.2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S.2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009"; S.2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act"; S.2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010"; S.3072, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act"; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act") Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S.3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Act of 2010"; 316b U.S.C. 1251, et seq., The Clean Water Act, issues relating to performance standards of cooling water intake structures Issues related to the regulation of coal ash.

Surface Transportation Board's reform bills S.2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill; H.R.; Railraoad competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 (New bill that had not been introduced this congress) Antitrust Bills for Railroads H.R.233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; Railroad rate and other reforms including removal of antitrust exemptions, and reform of the Service Transportation Board.

Coal Ash issues generally; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009"; S.3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010" The potential effect of climate change legislation on utility industry and the nation and efforts to model those effects. An appropriate Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) along with the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission, as an integral part of any RES legislation.

H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act of 2010; H.R. 2868 "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act"; H.R. 2165 "Bulk Power System Protection Act; H.R.2195 "Critical Electric Infrastructure protection Act; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; S.773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S.3480 "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; H.R.5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010 Protecting critical transmission and distribution assets from cyber and other threats in an efficent and cost effective manner.

S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; H.R 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; H.R.4753, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act"; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the "cause or contribute" finding for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; S.2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009"; S. 2877, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act"; S. 2995, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010"; S.3072, "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act"; S.3464 Sen. Lugar bill on RES S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause of contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act"); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Rockefeller-Voinovich draft legislation on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Boucher draft legislation on CCS

H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; S.1462 "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; The potential effect of climate change legislation on utility industry and the nation and efforts to model those effects. Coal Ash issues generally; An appropriate Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) along with the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission, as an integral part of any RES legislation.

S.1462 " American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009"; H.R. 2454 "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; Kerry-Liberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ( "American Power Act"); Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation; Addressing the need for transmission to deliver energy from renewable and other sources from source to lead, as well as the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission. Matters before FERC on transmission policy and energy industry in general H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act 2010, provisions related to Nuclear Loan Guarantees Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 2011, issues related to the decontamination and decommissioning of uranium enrichment facilities and loan volume S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009";

H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" to promote tax credits for employment and extension of bonus depreciation H.R. 4213 "American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act or Tax Extenders Act of 2009" to obtain pension funding relief H.R. 4872 "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" to retain Medicare Part D subsidy H.R. 3590 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" to retain Medicare Part D subsidy

Coal ash regulation under RCRA and CWA Coal ash issues generally H.R. 2454 "American Clean Energy and Security Act", S. 1462 "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" - the potential effect of climate change legislation on utility industry and the nation and efforts to model those effects. An appropriate Renewable Electricity Standard along with the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission, as an integral part of any RES legislation. H.R. 4753 "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" H.J Res 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the 'cause or contributes' findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act S. 1733 "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" S. 2835 "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" S. 2877 "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" S. 2995 "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010" S. 3072 "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" S. J. Res 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the 'cause or contributes' findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act

Portions of the following bills relating to protecting critical transmission and distribution assets from cyber and other threats in an efficient and cost-effective manner: H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act" H.R. 2868 "Chemical Facility Anti-Terorism Act" H.R. 2165 "Bulk Power System Protection Act" H.R. 2195 "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act" S. 946 "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act" S. 773 "Cyber Security Act of 2009"

Electric utility industry issues, including cost containment and technology development related to Kerry-Graham-Lieberman initiative on climate change Coal Ash regulation under RCRA and CWA Coal Ash issues generally H.R. 2454 "American Clean Energy and Security Act" H.R. 4753 "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" H.J Res 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the 'cause or contributes' findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act S. 1733 "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" S. 2835 "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" S. 2877 "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" S. 2995 "Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010" S. 3072 "Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act" S. J. Res 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the 'cause or contributes' findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act

S. 1462 "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (comprehensive energy bill - transmission, RES, enforcement, efficiency S. 1502 "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009 Addressing the need for transmission to deliver energy from renewable and other sources from source to load, as well as the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission. S.2052 - Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2009 Title: A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes.

H.R. 233, S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act" - railroad rate and other reforms including removal of antitrust exemptions, and reform of the Surface Transportation Board anticipated Surface Transportation reform bills (not yet introduced)

in support of Doyle-Wamp letter opposing lock usage fees (taxes) H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, tax policy impacts

H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act S. 1462 "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" H.R. 2211 "National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 Addressing the need for transmission to deliver energy from renewable and other sources from source to load, as well as the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission Biomass provisions of H.R. 2454 S. 672 the "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009" - to amend the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and the Federal Power Act to modify provisions relating to enforcement and judicial review.

H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R __ "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009" H.R. __ "Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" S. 672, the "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009" Ensuring acceptable rules for trading by utilities of over-the-counter derivatives, including carbon credits.

S. ___Senator Bingaman discussion draft on transmission, H.R. 2211 "National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009" - addressing the need for transmission to deliver energy from renewable and other sources from source to load, as well as the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site, and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" - transmission and biomass provisions S. 672, "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009"; S. __FERC Technical language - to amend the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and the Federal Power Act to modify provisions relating to enforcement and judicial review monitoring FERC issuances

H.R. 2454 "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Waxman-Markey) - for and against various provisions, generally in favor H.R. 493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment and Safety Act of 2009, S. Res 64 - related to the management and regulation of coal ash S. 1013 "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009" "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009." (Bingaman draft -- no bill number assigned yet) - Carbon Capture and Storage provisions S. __ Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard, S. 433, "To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard -- an appropriate renewable electricity standard (RES) along with the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission, as an integral part of any RES legislation

S. 418, H.R. 1006 "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act" H.R. 515 To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States

H.R. 1310 Clean Water Protection Act H.R. 493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment and Safety Act of 2009 Waxman climate change draft bill "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" - IBEW/AEP trade/climate provision Doggett climate change draft bill - IBEW-AEP trade/climate provision H.R. 1759 "Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Outputs Yields Act" H.R. 1689 " Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act" Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard - an appropriate Renewable Electricity Standard along with the need for legislative reform of the process to plan, site and allocate the cost of extra high voltage transmission

H.R. 1424 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R. 3997 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 S. 3258 Energy and Water appropriations - seeking legislative support for FutureGen appropriations

S. 280, S. 3036, S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 in favor of IBEW provision as reflected in the bill H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act Draft House Energy and Commerce Climate Bill (Boucher/Dingell) Carbon Capture and Storage liability - research

H.R. 6831 Copper Theft Prevention Act H.R. 5577 Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 H.R. 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 Cyber threat to control centers and whether stronger regulations are necessary to secure the electric grid

H.R. 1424, "The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" H.R. 3997 "The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" in favor of bills

H.R. 6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 S. 2076 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - many aspects of the Energy Independence and Security Act, and addressing the need for transmission to deliver energy from renewable and other sources from source to load

S. 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, Boxer Substitute Amendment (SA 4825) S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 S. 1766 The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - above bills focused on provisions related to allocation of allowances, auctions, caps, timetables, offsets, international competiveness provisions, and carbon capture and storage H.R. 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act H.R. 6186 Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act H.R. 7146 Carbon Leakage Prevention Act - Rep. Inslee H.R. 6316 Climate Matters Act of 2008 - Rep. Doggett - in favor of IBEW-AEP trade provision Discussion draft climate bill - House Energy and Commerce Committee Clean Air Interstate Rule - discussions with Congress about a legislative fix Udall/Petri draft climate bill (not introduced) S. 1578, H.R. 2423 Ballast Water Management Act of 2007 Management and treatment of ballast water to prevent the introduction of nonindigenous aquatic species into coastal and inland waters of the United States, and for other purposes

H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007" to support extension of Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code for the generation of electricity from Wind. H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets. H.R.2313 and S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008" to support amendment SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to include the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008" which contained an extension of the production tax credit for wind energy. H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 to provide an extension of the tax credit for wind. S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008" and S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008" to support the one-year extension of the renewable tax credit for wind and bonus depreciation provisions. H.R. 6049 "The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008" interest in investment tax credit for carbon capture and storage for qualifying IGCC units. S. 3132, "Accelerating Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2008" interest in the $20 metric ton of CO2 tax credit. S. 3208, "Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008" which provides a carbon reduction tax credit. H.R. 2419, FY 2007 Farm Bill; opposed the fines and penalties and other settlement agreements revenue raisers. H.R. 3776, "the Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007" to promote tax incentives for the development of battery storage technologies.

S. 3036 and S. 2191 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007" - focusing on provisions related to allocation of allowances, auctions, caps, timetables, offsets, international competitiveness provisions, and carbon capture and storage. S. 1766 "The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007" - focusing on provisions related to allocation of allowances, auctions, caps, timetables, offsets, international competitiveness provisions, and carbon capture and storage. H.R. 6258 "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act" sponsored by Rep. Boucher - in favor H.R. 6186 "Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act" - against Asia Pacific Partnership: Martin McBroom attended Task Force meeting in Australia (March 32 - April 4)

Transmission siting and permitting issues generally and in a congressional oversight context S. 3036 and S. 2191 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007", Boxer Substitute Amendment SA 4825, S. 1766 "The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007" - provisions related to allocation of allowances, auctions, caps, timetables, offsets, international competitiveness provisions and carbon capture and storage. H.R. 6258 "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act"

H.R. 6 "The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007" interest in Tax Title S. 2076 "The Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act" - interest in impact on transmission and infrastructure development and FERC and DOE role in siting and National Interest Electric Corridor Designations H.R. 4059 and S. 2191 "The Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act" - interest in impact on transmission and infrastructure H.R. 2419, FY 2007 Farm Bill; opposed the fines and penalties and other settlement agreements revenue raisers. FERC issues: Transmission infrastructure development including siting, and return on equity. Market-based rates RTO participation Smart Grid DoE issues: Grid technologies and National Interest Electric Corridor Designations (Section 1221 of the Energy Policy Act of 2007).

Clean Air Act: Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992 Clean Water Act - 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 1766 The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - focused on provisions related to allocation of allowances, auctions, caps, timetables, offsets, international competitiveness provisions, and carbon capture and storage Asia Pacific Partnership: attended task force meeting in Australia (beginning March 31) Met with US Trade Representative staff to discuss the provisions related to international trade competitiveness in Senate bills S. 2191 and S. 1766

H.R. 2116, S. 1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007: in favor of investment tax credits for railroad capacity expansion H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008: in support of bonus depreciation and elective expensing provisions contained in Sections 102 and 103 H.R. 6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Part I of the tax title supporting the Clean Renewable Energy tax incentives, opposing the section that reduces the depreciable lives of "smart meters" because mandatory federal net metering is required to be eligible for this tax incentive. H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - opposing tax provisions included in the Senate-passed version preventing companies from deducting the cost of settlement agreements with government agencies

H.R. 2761 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Sec. 2) amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to redefine an act of terrorism to eliminate the requirement that the individual(s) committing a terrorist act be acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest.

Monitor rulemakings on pole attachments

H.R. 2761 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Sec. 2) amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to redefine an act of terrorism to eliminate the requirement that the individual(s) committing a terrorist act be acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest.

Monitor rulemakings on pole attachments

H.R. 2116, S. 1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007: in favor of investment tax credits for railroad capacity expansion H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008: in support of bonus depreciation and elective expensing provisions contained in Sections 102 and 103 H.R. 6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Part I of the tax title supporting the Clean Renewable Energy tax incentives, opposing the section that reduces the depreciable lives of "smart meters" because mandatory federal net metering is required to be eligible for this tax incentive. H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - opposing tax provisions included in the Senate-passed version preventing companies from deducting the cost of settlement agreements with government agencies

Clean Air Act: Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992 Clean Water Act - 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 1766 The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - focused on provisions related to allocation of allowances, auctions, caps, timetables, offsets, international competitiveness provisions, and carbon capture and storage Asia Pacific Partnership: attended task force meeting in Australia (beginning March 31) Met with US Trade Representative staff to discuss the provisions related to international trade competitiveness in Senate bills S. 2191 and S. 1766

H.R. 6111: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 - in favor of production tax credit for wind energy, extension of the R&D tax credit IGCC Tax Credits, Tax Normalization for Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes BP West Coast Tax Litigation Partnership Taxation

H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - focused on the proposed amendments with regard to the Renewable Portfolio Standard and the provision that authorizes funding for carbon capture and storage projects S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007,S. 1766, The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - focused on provisions related to allocation of allowances, auctions, caps, timetables, offsets, international competitiveness provisions and carbon capture and storage.

S. 1248, H.R. 1495 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 - Authorization and funding for waterways projects -- locks and dams modernization, upgrades and maintenance

opposition to Uranium Decontamination & Decommissioning Fund

S. 1248, H.R. 1495 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 - in favor of authorization and funding for waterways projects Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, and SAFE Port Act - implementation of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) requirements with primary focus on interim work authority

S 1248, H.R. 1495, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 - Authorization and funding for waterways projects, locks and dams modernization, upgrades and maintenance H.R. 2641 Energy & Water Appropriations - opposed to proposed Hinchey-Wolf amendment removing funding form National Interest Electricity Transmission Corridors

H.R. 2641, Energy & Water Appropriations, against proposed Hinchey-Wolf Amendment "Reducing Demand through Electricity Grid Intelligence Act" proposed by Cantwell, never introduced, in favor H.R. 6, the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, as considered in the Senate, against various provisions H.R. 809, H.R. 810, To repeal section 216 of the Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) providing for the use of eminent domain authority for the construction of certain electric power lines, and for other purposes. - against H.R. 829, National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor Clarification Act - against

H.R. 2312 To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends. - in favor H.R. 197 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources - in favor

Transmission, pricing and rate incentives, Demand side management, Integrated Resource Planning, Smart Grid Technology, Federal backstop siting authority, Standards of Conduct implementation and revisions, PJM matters

H. R. 5427 Energy & Water Appropriations, H.R. 5522 Foreign Operations Appropriations - in favor of appropriations for Asia- Pacific Partnership S.728, H.R. 2864 Water Resources Development Act of 2006, Energy & Water Appropriations -in favor of funding for waterways projects -- lock and dams modernization, upgrades and maintenance

Railroad rate and other reforms including removal of antitrust exemptions, and reform of the Surface Transportation Board. H.R. 2047: The Railroad Competition Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 S.919: Railroad Competition Act of 2005 H.R. 3318: The Railroad Antitrust and Competition Act of 2005 S.3612: The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2006

H.R. 6111, Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 - Production Tax Credit for Wind Energy, Extension of the R&D Tax credit IGCC tax credits, tax normalization for accumulated deferred income taxes

Monitoring FERC orders for issues of interest to AEP

BP West Coast Tax litigation, Partnership taxation, Incentive rates for transmission investments, backstop siting authority and SPP rate issues. S. 2686, H.R. 5252 Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act Issue: pole attachments Against any language requiring utilities to provide access to poles by internet broadband providers without just compensation to the utility, or without taking into account safety issues

H.R. 6 Energy Policy Act of 2005

Environmental legislation and EPA rulemakings as related to the electric utility industry EPA - Clean Air Interstate Rule, Mercury Rule H.R. 6 Energy Policy Act of 2005

H.R. 6 Energy Policy Act of 2005

pole attachments S. 1504 Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act Broadband over power lines

H.R. 2830 Pension Protection Act of 2005 S. 1783 Pension Security and Transparency Act of 2005

H.R. 2419 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act of 2006

H.R. 3 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) H.R. 2864 Water Resources Development Act of 2005

H.R. 6 Energy Policy Act of 2005