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Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Brief congressional staff on advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government.
Brief congressional staff on electric generation and transmission policy.
Source: Senate LDA
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support revised version of S.4232.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
H.R. 803 - Camp Hale Section seeking changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefted staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Act of 2021
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities
Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities
Cyber Sense Act of 2020
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities
Cyber Sense Act of 2020
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefed Congressional staff on aspects of S. 47 including Section 1213 - Green River Wild and Scenic Designation, Section 8004 - Bureau of Reclamation title Transfer Criteria and Section 8101 to extend fish recovery program on the Colorado River. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities of municipal watersheds.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of proposals in the budget to sell assets of the federal power marketing associations.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs Discuss draft legislation as it relates to implementing the drought contingency planning on the Colorado River.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title
Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities
Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title
Water Rights Protection Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs Discuss draft legislation as it relates to implementing the drought contingency planning on the Colorado River.
Water Rights Protection Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities
Water Rights Protection Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title
Water Rights Protection Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs
Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs
Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs Discuss draft legislation as it relates to implementing the drought contingency planning on the Colorado River.
Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities
Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs Discuss draft legislation as it relates to implementing the drought contingency planning on the Colorado River.
Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of proposals in the budget to sell assets of the federal power marketing associations.
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management
Water Conservation Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Water Conservation Tax Parity Act
Client: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES · Firm: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Brief House Natural Resources Committee staff on Fix our forests Act (FOFA). Brief congressional staff on FOFA.
Brief congressional staff on various bills on bipartisan permitting reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Brief congressional staff on electric generation and transmission policy.
Brief congressional staff on various bills on CO Regional Haze SIP
Brief congressional staff on advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government.
Brief House Natural Resources Committee staff on Fix our forests Act (FOFA). Brief congressional staff on FOFA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Brief congressional staff on electric generation and transmission policy.
Brief congressional staff on various bills on CO Regional Haze SIP
Brief House Natural Resources Committee staff on Fix our forests Act (FOFA). Brief congressional staff on FOFA.
Brief congressional staff on advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric- transmission infrastructure. Brief staff on regional electric markets and power plants.
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax-exempt financing for local government. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric- transmission infrastructure. Brief staff on regional electric markets and power plants.
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax-exempt financing for local government. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric- transmission infrastructure. Brief staff on regional electric markets and power plants.
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protectionprogram and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric- transmission infrastructure.
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protectionprogram and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric transmission infrastructure.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric transmission infrastructure.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric transmission infrastructure.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric transmission infrastructure.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric transmission infrastructure.
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support passage of a energy tax package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support passage of a energy tax package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support passage of a energy tax package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities.
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support passage of a energy infrastructure package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities.
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support passage of a energy infrastructure package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support passage of a energy infrastructure package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support passage of a energy infrastructure package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Briefed staff efforts to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 803 - Camp Hale Section seeking changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefted staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium. Support American Rescue Plan Act, specifically section 9901.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and seek changes to protect water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program and Water Source Protection Program. Support appropriations requests for Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers.
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers.
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Educate staff on the potential negative impacts of authorizing energy savings performance contracts at federal hydropower facilities. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Briefed staff on critical electric infrastructure projects in the Colorado Springs region.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations. Educate staff on the potential negative impacts of authorizing energy savings performance contracts at federal hydropower facilities. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Briefed staff on critical electric infrastructure projects in the Colorado Springs region.
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Briefed Congressional staff on aspects of S. 47 including Section 1213 - Green River Wild and Scenic Designation, Section 8004 - Bureau of Reclamation title Transfer Criteria and Section 8101 to extend fish recovery program on the Colorado River. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities of municipal watersheds.
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations. Educate staff on the potential negative impacts of authorizing energy savings performance contracts at federal hydropower facilities. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of proposals in the budget to sell assets of the federal power marketing associations.
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs Discuss draft legislation as it relates to implementing the drought contingency planning on the Colorado River.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title - support expanded use of categorical exclusions on federal lands. HR 5895 - Energy and Water Appropriations - support appropriations for Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as well as the two Upper Colorado Recovery programs
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities HR 2 - Conservation and Forestry Title
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management
Discuss with Congressional Staff how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465/S 2166 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations. HR 1625 Division O - wildfire suppression funding and forest management activities
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management.
Brief Congressional staff on the importance of protecting the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds in any tax reform package. Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures. H.R.1 - opposing provisions eliminating tax benefits of advanced refunding of municipal bonds.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management.
Discuss with Congressional Staff and Department of the Interior Officials how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES via COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Discuss with Congressional Staff and Department of the Interior Officials how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Discuss with Congressional Staff and Department of the Interior Officials how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation.
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Educate congressional staff regarding Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act (H.R. 5311) and language regarding Hoosier Ridge. Discuss western drought and associated legislation - HR2898 and S1894.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Educate congressional staff regarding Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act (H.R. 5311) and language regarding Hoosier Ridge. Discuss western drought and associated legislation - HR2898 and S1894.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Educate congressional staff regarding Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act (H.R. 5311) and language regarding Hoosier Ridge. Discuss western drought and associated legislation - HR2898 and S1894.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Educate congressional staff regarding Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act (H.R. 5311) and language regarding Hoosier Ridge. Discuss western drought and associated legislation - HR2898 and S1894.
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Educate congressional staff regarding Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act (H.R. 5311) and language regarding Hoosier Ridge. Discuss western drought and associated legislation - HR2898 and S1894.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Educate congressional staff regarding Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act (H.R. 5311) and language regarding Hoosier Ridge. Discuss western drought and associated legislation - HR2898 and S1894.
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Educate congressional and agency staff about Colorado Springs Utilities' Southern Delivery System - a water delivery pipeline currently under construction. Educate congressional staff regarding Rocky Mountain Recreation and Wilderness Preservation Act (H.R. 5311) and language regarding Hoosier Ridge.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Educate congressional staff on EPA's proposed clean power plant proposal
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Educate about EPA proposed Waters of the United States rulemaking that it expands EPA jurisdiction over previously unregulated areas. Support HR 5311 to designate Tenmile and Hoosier Ridge Wilderness as it addresses boundary concerns that we previously raised with Members of Congress.
Educate about possible implications to municipal utilities by eliminating or reducing ability to issue tax exempt debt. Proposals have been included in various budget and debt reduction proposals and contained in draft tax reform legislation.
Educate about EPA proposed clean power plant proposal to regulate carbon dioxide at existing power facilities. Expressed concerns about targets and timeline associated for compliance.
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Educate staff regarding proposed EPA rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act.
Support S 1875/ HR 3992: Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2013 to add new budget authority for wildfire suppression costs.
Educate staff regarding proposed EPA rule to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Education on importance of maintaining tax exempt financing for public entities. Provision is included in budget and draft tax proposals.
Education on upcoming draft EPA regulations for regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
Education on Southern Delivery System - a federally permitted pipeline under construction by Colorado Springs Utilities. Education on importance of forest management programs as they impact municipal water providers in the west.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Educate staff about impacts of EPA potential regulation of CO2 and impacts to utilities.
General education - post fire and flood mitigation funding programs - Emergency Watershed Protection funding, healthy forests and hazardous fuel reduction programs.
Support H.R. 1038 and S. 1802 - Public Power Risk Management Act
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Tax-exempt financing - support efforts to maintain TEF for municipal utilities.
General - post fire and flood mitigation funding programs - Emergency Watershed Funding, healthy forests and hazardous fuel reduction aid
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Tax-exempt financing - support efforts to maintain TEF for municipal utilities
Support - HR 1038 the public power risk management act.
Support - H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Support additional NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection funding in the Continuing Resolution. Draft legislation regarding additional wilderness designation in Colorado.
Support continuation of tax exempt financing for local governmental entities.
S. 545, HR 267, HR 678 to expand hydropower. Coal Combustion Residual draft legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2273/S.3512 - support legislation to limit EPA's ability to regulate coal combustion byproducts as a hazardous waste.
Preserve tax exempt financing for municipalities.
Support additional funding for the USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program as part of the supplemental disaster assistance legislation. H.R. 6060 - support legislation to extend the endangered fish recovery program on the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Support efforts for increased watershed protections funds for Forest Service and other public lands. Support HR 6060 to extend the endangered fish recover program on the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers.
Department of Energy - oppose new Secretary directives for Power Marketing Agencies Natural Gas Act - support reform Act to give FERC the authority to order refunds to natural gas consumers from pipeline overcharges in the same manner they can currently do for electricity consumers who have been overcharged by a transmission provider
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Department of Energy - oppose new Secretary directives for Power Marketing Agencies Natural Gas Act - supportreform Act to give FERC the authority to order refunds to natural gas consumers from pipeline overcharges in the same manner they can currently do for electricity consumers who have been overcharged by a transmission provider
HR 2273 - support inclusion of legislation to limit EPA's ability to regulate coal combusion byproducts as a hazardous waste in transportation bill.
Support efforts for increased watershed protections funds for Forest Service and other public lands. Support HR 6060 to extend the endangered fish recover program on the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 2842 - Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Act - support streamlining of development of small hydro. Implementation of PL 11-11 regarding the Arkansas Valley Conduit to ensure equitable distribution of miscellaneous revenues.
HR 2682 - support provisions that exempt end users from being required to post margin for over the counter derivatives when hedging fuel risks.
Secure IT Act and Cybersecurity Act of 2012 - working to prevent owners and operators of critical infrastructure from being required to implement security measures while supporting information sharing, criminal penalties and research and development. Natural Gas Act Reform - seeking clarification that gas customers can seek reimbursement from pipeline companies for overcollection of gas shipping charges. Support Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in HR 1 and HR 4026.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for EPA approving Colorado's plan for implementation of the clean air act. Draft legislation entitiled "Empower States Act" concerning regional haze issues in the Mountain West.
Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation - S.275, HR 2937 and HR 2845
Promote legislation to facilitate the development of small hydropower projects - HR 2842 and HR 795. Implementation of PL 111-11 regarding the Arkansas Valley Conduit and the use of miscellaneous revenues
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.2273 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act - support preventing the EPA from regulating coal ash disposal as a hazardous waste; H.R.2401 - Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011- support analysis on the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA) rules and actions on fossil-fuel fired generation. Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP.
Support for H.R.2842 - Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2011- streamline permitting of small hydro and support for S.1224 - BoR Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2011 to extend the program. Support for clarifying use of miscellaneous revenues associated with excess capacity contracts on BoR facilities.
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
CFTC Rulemakings on Dodd-Frank - extend the statutory deadline for the promulgation of the derivatives rules;
S. 1224 - to extend annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River fish recovery programs through FY 2023; Clean Water Act - definition of "waters of the US"
Grid Act - Section C - concerns about language that gives FERC jurisdiction over cyber vulnerabilities instead of NERC; Natural Gas Act - Section 5 - consumer complaints regarding pipeline rates; HR 1391/HR 2273 - to prohibit the EPA from creating a Subtitle C regulation for disposal of coal combustion products;
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from electric utilities Issues related to the regulation of electric utilities under the Clean Air Act Issues related to increased natural gas market transparency and market oversight Issues related to public gas systems requirements to post margin for over the counter derivatives
Issues involving the Arkansas River in Colorado, the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, including Pueblo Reservoir and the Preferred Storage Options Plan and Fountain Creek, a tributary to the Arkansas River Issues involving our proposed Southern Delivery System and negotiations with the Bureau of Reclamation
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy and climate legislation - promote and protect the interest of a municipally owned electric and gas utility on legislation considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Senate Energy Committee and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. S. 1733 - Clean Energy and Jobs and American Power Act; Draft Senate Climate Change legislation, S. 1462- American Clean Energy Leadership Act.
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - protect the interests of municipal electric and gas utility regarding proposal to regulate the trading of energy derivatives instruments.
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Protect the interests of municipal electric and gas utility regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments.
Energy and climate legislation - promote and protect the interest of a municipally owned electric and gas utility on legislation considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate EPW Committee. S. 1733 - Clean Energy and Jobs and American Power Act, Craft Senate Climate Change legislation, S.1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Protect the interest of municipal electric and gas utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy deriviative instruments.
Energy and Climate Legislation - promote and protect the interest of electric and natural gas utilities on any legislation considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. S. 1733 - Clean Energy and Jobs and American Power Act, Draft Senate Climate Changes Legislation, S. 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act and appropriations for clean coal
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposal to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes. Draft Banking and Agriculture Committee legislation to regulate derivative trading HR 3795 Over the Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 HR 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
HR 2288 and S. 1493 to extend annual base funding through 2023 for the upper Colorado and San Juan River Recovery Programs S. 787 and draft House legislation regarding the Clean Water Restoration Act - definitions of navigatable waters HR 4289 Colorado Wilderness Act Federal Fryingpan Arkansas Project water storage issues and water research funding
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy and Climate Legislation Promote & protect the interests of electric and gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee, the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy deriviative instruments and billing processes S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 Draft Senate Banking Committee Legislation & Senate Agriculture Committee legislation to regulate derivative trading HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 HR 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Draft legislation pertaining to regulating the over the counter deriviatives market
Agriculture Appropriations Legislation - Fountain Creek funding H.R. 2288 and S. 1493 to Extend Annual Base Funding through 2023 for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Recovery Programs S. 787 and draft legislation regarding the Clean Water Restoration Act - definitions of navigatable waters
Energy and climate legislation - promote and protect interests of municipal utility interestes in legislation considered by House Energy and Commerce Committee, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee and Finance Committee HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act Subtitle A combined efficiency and renewable electricty standard Title VII - Gloval Warming Pollution Reduction Program S. 1462 - renewable energy standard, transmission siting
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Senate Energy Legislation - Federal Renewable Energy Standard, Net Metering, Natural Gas Act. HR 2454 - Sec. 610 - Renewable Energy Standard, Sec. 781 - Allocation of Allowances, Sec. 784 Natural Gas Consumers.
HR 2330 - Camp Hale Legislation - Sec. 3 HR 2288 - Recovery Program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 889 and HR 890 all sections regarding energy efficiency and renawble energy standards.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 2421 - redefining waters of the US, all provisions relating to defintion of navigable waters HR 2974 - Arkansas Valley Conduit Act - all provisions relating to the use of miscellaneous revenues HR 5151 - Omnibus Public Lands Act - all privisions relating to Title IX, Sub E - Lower Colorado River Multi-species Conservation Program - program authorizations and Title II, Sub E - Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area water rights language HR 3336 - Camp Hale Study Act - sections relating to effects of study on water rights
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 2421 - redefining waters of the United States, all provisions relating to definition of navigatable waters HR 4928/S2384 - Fountain Creek Feasibility Study Act - all provision relating to water storage on Fountain Creek and potential impacts to the proposed Southern Delivery System S. 2974 - Arkansas Valley Conduit legislation - all provisions relating to the use of miscellaneous revenues H.R. 3336 - Camp Hale Study Act - provisions relating to water infrastruture S.3065 - Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area - provisions relating to water rights HR7169/HR 5151 - Endangered Fish Recovery Program - provisions relating to authorization extension
HR 6899 - Financial Rescue/Tax Extenders - provisions relating to rescue program, renewable energy tax provisions Draft legislation on climate change - provisions related to CO2 regulations, allowances and compliance
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 3036 - Climate Security Act - provisons relating to regulation of electric utility sector, natural gas distributors, implementation dates, consumer cost protections, technology and offsets.
HR 2421 - redefining waters of the United States - all provisions relating to defintition of navigatable waters HR 4928/S2384 - Fountain Creek Feasibility Study Act - all provisions relating to water storage on Fountain Creek and potential impacts to the proposed Southern Delivery System S.2974 - Arkansas Valley Conduit legislation - all provisions relating to the use of miscellaneous revenues
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 2421- redefining waters of the United States - all provisions relating to definition of navigatable waters HR 4928/S 2384 - Fountain Creek Feasibility Study Act - all provisions relating to water storage on Fountain Creek HR 1833 - Preferred Storage Options Plan - all provisions relating to feasibility study and excess capacity contracts HR 317 - Arkansas Valley Conduit - all provisions relating to repayment S.2191 - Climate Security Act -all provisions relating to cap and trade, CO2 regulation, and municipal utilities HR 5351 and S2821 - energy tax legislation - provisions relating to clean renewable energy bonds
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2008 · first_quarter · RR
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax-exempt financing for local government. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax-exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on legislation regarding permitting of electric transmission infrastructure.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Support efforts to preserve funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Brief staff on proposed legislation regarding permitting of electric transmission infrastructure.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on the positive impact of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support revised version of S.4232.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff supporting additional funding for watershed health programs the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Support HR5001 extending the endangered fish recovery program. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211, S1248/HR2682 and House Ag Committee Reconciliation could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support passage of a energy infrastructure package to include funding for electric transmission, cyber security and energy storage projects.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Support H.R. 4647 and S.2430 legislation to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government. Seek clarification in Clean Energy for America Act to allow public power utilities to receive direct payment on the construction of renewable energy facilities. Seek to amend HR 4553 to remove a disincentive on the movement of water consistent with state law.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
S.173/H.R. 803 - support language regarding Camp Hale to protect water resource planning and water management activities within the new management area. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management and funding opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on various aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest restoration program, water source protection program and the source water protection program. Support appropriations requests for the Colorado and San Juan River endangered fish recovery programs. Seek to clarify that funding authorized pursuant to S1603/HR3211 and S1248/HR2682 could be used in non-upper tier roadless areas.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefed staff efforts to eliminate the taxation of water conservation rebates. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers and the importance of preserving and expanding tax exempt financing for local government.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures. Briefed staff on the importance of reinstating advanced refunding for municipal bond issuers.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments H.R.360 grid security - testing cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the bulk-power system H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act - enhance the physical and cyber security of electric utilities
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Support efforts to clarify section 215a of the FAST Act regarding DOE's efforts to designate defense electric infrastructure projects. Brief staff on impacts of COVID on electric and water revenues and impacts of a shutoff moratorium Support CARES Act and efforts to direct additional financial resources to municipal governments
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Briefed staff on critical electric infrastructure projects in the Colorado Springs region.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and PMA's joining energy markets. Brief Congressional staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits energy storage projects. Briefed staff on critical electric infrastructure projects in the Colorado Springs region.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefed Congressional staff on the Camp Hale National Historic Section of S.241/HR823 and potential impacts to water resource planning and water management activities in the region. Brief staff on drought contingency plan legislation for the Colorado River. Brief staff on potential revisions to forestry statutes for expanded management opportunities on municipal watersheds. Briefed staff on the importance of funding various forestry aspects of the farm bill including the collaborative forest landscape restoration program and the source water protection program.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on draft legislation expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of proposals in the budget to sell assets of the federal power marketing associations.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Brief Congressional staff on impacts of energy independence and economic growth executive order on electric utilities. S.1460 - monitoring various provisions including Title VI for impact on Colorado water issues and watershed management implications; Subtitle B on Bureau of Reclamation transparency and section 2310 on vegetation management. S. 1460 and H.R. 1873 and Omnibus division O regarding vegetation management Brief Congressional staff on the negative impact of proposals in the budget to sell assets of the federal power marketing associations.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Briefing Congressional staff on H.R.448/S.1464 the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act - legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Discuss with Congressional Staff and Department of the Interior Officials how water should be included in a potential infrastructure bill including funding and regulatory streamlining efforts. Brief Congressional staff aspects of a potential Endangered Species Act legislation and the need for comprehensive forest health legislation as outlined in H.R. 2936. HR 2939 - Water Rights Protection Act - supporting efforts to protect water rights and state authority HR 4465 - Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 - support extending the program through 2023. Extension of the program impacts both energy and water operations.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Tax exempt financing - support efforts to maintain TEF for municipal utilities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Tax Exempt Financing - support protecting the deductibility of interest on tax-exempt bonds
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Advocated support for H.R.1340/S.1578 - End Unnecessary Costs Caused by Report Mailing Act of 2011to provide an option of eliminating mailing of the water quality report.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 6280 - Eagle and Summit County Wilderness Preservation Act; HR 4289 Colorado Wilderness Act; HR 2288 and S1493 - to extend the annual base funding through 2023 for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Recovery Programs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Draft legislation to create additional wilderness areas in the White River National Forest (Colorado); HR 4289 Colorado Wilderness Act; HR 2288 and S1493 to extend annual base funding through 2023 for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Recovery Programs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Energy and Climate Legislation Promote and protect the interest of electric and natural gas utilities inany legislation considerd by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act S. 1733 Clean Energy and Jobs and American Power Act S. 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act Appropriations for clean coal technology
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
HR 2288 and S. 1493 to extend annual base funding through 2023 for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Recovery Programs S.787 and draft House legislation regarding the Clean Water Restoration Act - definitions of navigatable waters S. 1418/HR 2330 - Camp Hale as a unit of the National Park System, Section 3 effects of study Draft legislation entitled the Joel Hefley Browns Canyon Wilderness Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.
Energy bill, climate change - greenhouse gas emissions, clean air act, clean water act, Bureau of Reclamation operations/funding, electricity generation and transmission, energy taxes, renewable energy and public lands/wilderness designations.