mr JAMES SIMS

S. 2296, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2572, FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S. H.R.4016 - FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S.

S. 2296, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2572, FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S. H.R.4016 - FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S.

S. 2296, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2572, FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S. H.R.4016 - FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S.

S. 2296, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2572, FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S. H.R.4016 - FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S.

S. 2296, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2572, FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S. H.R.4016 - FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S.

S. 2296, FY25 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2572, FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S. H.R.4016 - FY26 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S.

S. 4921, FY25 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S. H.R. 1774, FY25 DoD Appropriations Bill, regarding support for vanadium processing in the U.S.

* DoD Appropriations bill for FY24 (not yet introduced) * H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization bill for FY2024 * FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (Senate)

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing DOI proposed monument policies that contemplate unilateral Executive Branch designation of millions of acres of Western lands. 3. Educating policymakers on the implications of the Administration's effort to establish "projected future climate change-related species vulnerability" as a justification for a broad range of new regulatory actions and powers by agencies of the federal government. 4. Opposing DOI/USFWS Climate Action Plans. 5. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewables and clean transportation sectors. 6. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 7. Support for legislation (H.R. 4717 and S. 3122) that seeks to reform the Equal Access to Justice Act, to improve disclosure regarding reimbursements provided to parties -- including environmental groups -- for litigation against the federal government.

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 3. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 4. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 5. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of 'clean energy' resources. 6. Educating policymakers on the nexus between vibrant renewables and clean transportation sectors and a robust domestic minerals policy. 7. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 3. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 4. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 5. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of 'clean energy' resources. 6. Educating policymakers on the nexus between vibrant renewables and clean transportation sectors and a robust domestic minerals policy. 7. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakers on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This includes support for various legislative proposals to limit EPA authority to move forward with regulations under CAA (including S.J. Res 26, H.R. 391 and, H.R. 4396). 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional and Administration efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production, through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766 / S. 1215).

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakers on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This includes support for various legislative proposals to limit EPA authority to move forward with regulations under CAA (including S.J. Res 26, H.R. 391 and, H.R. 4396). 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional and Administration efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production, through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766 / S. 1215).

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakers on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This includes support for various legislative proposals to limit EPA authority to move forward with regulations under CAA (including S.J. Res 26, H.R. 391 and, H.R. 4396). 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional and Administration efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production, through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766 / S. 1215).

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing DOI proposed monument policies that contemplate unilateral Executive Branch designation of millions of acres of Western lands. 3. Educating policymakers on the implications of the Administration's effort to establish "projected future climate change-related species vulnerability" as a justification for a broad range of new regulatory actions and powers by agencies of the federal government. 4. Opposing DOI/USFWS Climate Action Plans. 5. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewables and clean transportation sectors. 6. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 7. Support for legislation (H.R. 4717 and S. 3122) that seeks to reform the Equal Access to Justice Act, to improve disclosure regarding reimbursements provided to parties -- including environmental groups -- for litigation against the federal government.

1. Updating policymakers on global rare earth supply/demand issues and on Molycorp Inc.'s plans to re-build a domestic rare earth mineral and permanent magnet supply chain on U.S. soil by 2012; 2. Providing input to policymakers on relevant legislation (H.R. 4866, DOD & Science and Tech FY 2011 Authorization Bills); 3. Application for assistance under DOE's Section 1703 Loan Guarantee Program.

1. General educational outreach on the importance of rare earths to clean energy, defense and many other technologies 2. H.R. 4866, Rare Earth Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010 3. S.3521 : Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010 4. H.R. 3326, the FY 2011 Defense Appropriations bill 5. DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program

1. General educational outreach on the importance of rare earths to clean energy, defense and many other technologies. 2. H.R. 4866, Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010. 3. S. 3521, Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010. 4. H.R. 3326, Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Appropriations legislation. 5. H.R. 6160, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010. 6. DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program.

1. General educational outreach on the importance of rare earths to clean energy, defense and many other technologies. 2. H.R. 4866, Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010. 3. S. 3521, Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010. 4. H.R. 3326, Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Appropriations legislation. 5. H.R. 6160, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010. 6. DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program.

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing DOI proposed monument policies that contemplate unilateral Executive Branch designation of millions of acres of Western lands. 3. Educating policymakers on the implications of the Administration's effort to establish "projected future climate change-related species vulnerability" as a justification for a broad range of new regulatory actions and powers by agencies of the federal government. 4. Opposing DOI/USFWS Climate Action Plans. 5. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewables and clean transportation sectors. 6. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 7. Support for legislation (H.R. 4717 and S. 3122) that seeks to reform the Equal Access to Justice Act, to improve disclosure regarding reimbursements provided to parties -- including environmental groups -- for litigation against the federal government.

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakers on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This includes support for various legislative proposals to limit EPA authority to move forward with regulations under CAA (including S.J. Res 26, H.R. 391 and, H.R. 4396). 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional and Administration efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production, through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766 / S. 1215).

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakers on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This includes support for various legislative proposals to limit EPA authority to move forward with regulations under CAA (including S.J. Res 26, H.R. 391 and, H.R. 4396). 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional and Administration efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production, through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766 / S. 1215).

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 3. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 4. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 5. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of 'clean energy' resources. 6. Educating policymakers on the nexus between vibrant renewables and clean transportation sectors and a robust domestic minerals policy. 7. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing DOI proposed monument policies that contemplate unilateral Executive Branch designation of millions of acres of Western lands. 3. Educating policymakers on the implications of the Administration's effort to establish "projected future climate change-related species vulnerability" as a justification for a broad range of new regulatory actions and powers by agencies of the federal government. 4. Opposing DOI/USFWS Climate Action Plans. 5. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewables and clean transportation sectors. 6. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 7. Support for legislation (H.R. 4717 and S. 3122) that seeks to reform the Equal Access to Justice Act, to improve disclosure regarding reimbursements provided to parties -- including environmental groups -- for litigation against the federal government.

1. General educational outreach on the importance of rare earths to clean energy, defense and many other technologies. 2. H.R. 4866, Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010. 3. S. 3521, Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010. 4. H.R. 3326, Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Appropriations legislation. 5. H.R. 6160, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010. 6. DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program.

1. General educational outreach on the importance of rare earths to clean energy, defense and many other technologies 2. H.R. 4866, Rare Earth Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010 3. S.3521 : Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010 4. H.R. 3326, the FY 2011 Defense Appropriations bill 5. DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakers on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This includes support for various legislative proposals to limit EPA authority to move forward with regulations under CAA (including S.J. Res 26, H.R. 391 and, H.R. 4396). 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional and Administration efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production, through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766 / S. 1215).

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing DOI proposed monument policies that contemplate unilateral Executive Branch designation of millions of acres of Western lands. 3. Educating policymakers on the implications of the Administration's effort to establish "projected future climate change-related species vulnerability" as a justification for a broad range of new regulatory actions and powers by agencies of the federal government. 4. Opposing DOI/USFWS Climate Action Plans. 5. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewables and clean transportation sectors. 6. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 7. Support for legislation (H.R. 4717 and S. 3122) that seeks to reform the Equal Access to Justice Act, to improve disclosure regarding reimbursements provided to parties -- including environmental groups -- for litigation against the federal government.

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakers on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. This includes support for various legislative proposals to limit EPA authority to move forward with regulations under CAA (including S.J. Res 26, H.R. 391 and, H.R. 4396). 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional and Administration efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production, through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766 / S. 1215).

1. General educational outreach on the importance of rare earths to clean energy, defense and many other technologies 2. H.R. 4866, Rare Earth Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010 3. S.3521 : Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010 4. H.R. 3326, the FY 2011 Defense Appropriations bill 5. DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program

1. General educational outreach on the importance of rare earths to clean energy, defense and many other technologies. 2. H.R. 4866, Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010. 3. S. 3521, Rare Earths Supply Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010. 4. H.R. 3326, Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Appropriations legislation. 5. H.R. 6160, Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010. 6. DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program.

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 3. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 4. Educating policymakers on the implications of proposed Administration NEPA process revisions to energy and natural resource projects throughout the West. 5. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of 'clean energy' resources. 6. Educating policymakers on the nexus between vibrant renewables and clean transportation sectors and a robust domestic minerals policy. 7. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Educated policymakers on the need to oppose overly restrictive federal land designations that limit access for domestic energy exploration and production and critical energy infrastructure (including opposition to H.R. 980; H.R. 1925/799).

1. Opposed legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres of federal lands in the West (H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposed Department of Interior actions to freeze issuance of already-approved oil and gas leases in the West. 3. Educated policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support build-out of the nation's renewable assets.

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing Department of Interior actions to freeze issuance of already approved oil and gas leases in the West. 3. Opposing Department of Interior / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Climate Action Plans. 4. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewable assets.

1. Educated policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (included support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227 and H.R. 2300 and opposition of H.R. 3534.) 2. Educated policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of U.S. oil shale research and development activities and 2. (Cont) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research and development/commercialization effort (included support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on the strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supported efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained on the Outer Continental Shelf (included support for H.R. 2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educated policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and the mining sector. 8. Educated policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and mining technologies.

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of the U.S. oil shale research and development activities 2. (cont.) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research, development and commercialization effort (including support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supporting efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including support for H.R.2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educating policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and a robust domestic minerals policy. 8. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).

1. Educated policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (included support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227 and H.R. 2300 and opposition of H.R. 3534.) 2. Educated policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of U.S. oil shale research and development activities and 2. (Cont) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research and development/commercialization effort (included support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on the strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supported efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained on the Outer Continental Shelf (included support for H.R. 2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educated policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and the mining sector. 8. Educated policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and mining technologies.

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of the U.S. oil shale research and development activities 2. (cont.) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research, development and commercialization effort (including support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supporting efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including support for H.R.2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educating policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and a robust domestic minerals policy. 8. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).

1. Educated policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (included support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227 and H.R. 2300 and opposition of H.R. 3534.) 2. Educated policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of U.S. oil shale research and development activities and 2. (Cont) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research and development/commercialization effort (included support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on the strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supported efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained on the Outer Continental Shelf (included support for H.R. 2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educated policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and the mining sector. 8. Educated policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and mining technologies.

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of the U.S. oil shale research and development activities 2. (cont.) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research, development and commercialization effort (including support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supporting efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including support for H.R.2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educating policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and a robust domestic minerals policy. 8. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Opposed Congressional efforts to stymie oil and gas production through imposition of onerous federal SDWA regulatory requirements (H.R. 2766/S. 1215); 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding the cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 3. Opposed Congressional efforts to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (S. 787).

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakes on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, including implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for greenhouse gas emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Educated policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and carbon dioxide management techologies. 2. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educated policymakers on potential costs v. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supported S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supported the current Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for in S. 787. 7. Educated policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing Department of Interior actions to freeze issuance of already approved oil and gas leases in the West. 3. Opposing Department of Interior / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Climate Action Plans. 4. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewable assets.

1. Opposed legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres of federal lands in the West (H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposed Department of Interior actions to freeze issuance of already-approved oil and gas leases in the West. 3. Educated policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support build-out of the nation's renewable assets.

1. Educated policymakers on the need to oppose overly restrictive federal land designations that limit access for domestic energy exploration and production and critical energy infrastructure (including opposition to H.R. 980; H.R. 1925/799).

1. Opposed HR 980, which seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets of millions of acres of federal lands in the West; 2. Opposed Department of Interior actions to freeze issuance of already-approved oil and gas leases in the West; 3. Supported consistent and sustained federal funding to support Western Indian water rights settlements; 4. Educated policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the 111th Congress' promotion of renewable (cont) energy resources.

1. Educated policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and carbon dioxide management techologies. 2. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educated policymakers on potential costs v. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supported S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supported the current Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for in S. 787. 7. Educated policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakes on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, including implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for greenhouse gas emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Educated policymakers on issues related to electrical power generation and carbon dioxide management technologies; 2. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regard to the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions; 3. Educated policymakers regarding the potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including implications of EPA proposal to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; 4. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for greenhouse gas emissions; 5. Supported S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of carbon dioxide capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supported the current Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for in S. 787.

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakes on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, including implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for greenhouse gas emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Opposed Congressional efforts to stymie oil and gas production through imposition of onerous federal SDWA regulatory requirements (H.R. 2766/S. 1215); 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding the cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 3. Opposed Congressional efforts to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (S. 787).

1. Educated policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and carbon dioxide management techologies. 2. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educated policymakers on potential costs v. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supported S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supported the current Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for in S. 787. 7. Educated policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of the U.S. oil shale research and development activities 2. (cont.) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research, development and commercialization effort (including support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supporting efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including support for H.R.2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educating policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and a robust domestic minerals policy. 8. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).

1. Educated policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (included support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227 and H.R. 2300 and opposition of H.R. 3534.) 2. Educated policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of U.S. oil shale research and development activities and 2. (Cont) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research and development/commercialization effort (included support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on the strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supported efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained on the Outer Continental Shelf (included support for H.R. 2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educated policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and the mining sector. 8. Educated policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and mining technologies.

1. Educated policymakers on issues related to electrical power generation and carbon dioxide management technologies; 2. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regard to the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions; 3. Educated policymakers regarding the potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including implications of EPA proposal to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; 4. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for greenhouse gas emissions; 5. Supported S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of carbon dioxide capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supported the current Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for in S. 787.

1. Educated policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and carbon dioxide management techologies. 2. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educated policymakers on potential costs v. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of GHG emissions, including the implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for GHG emissions. 5. Supported S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supported the current Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for in S. 787. 7. Educated policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Educating policymakers on issues related to electric power generation and CO2 management technologies. 2. Educating policymakes on Roundtable consensus recommendations with regards to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 3. Educating policymakers on potential costs vs. benefits of various regional and federal approaches to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, including implications of EPA proposals to regulate GHGs under the Clean Air Act. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on upgrading/expanding the nation's electric transmission grids as a predicate to any regulatory regime for greenhouse gas emissions. 5. Supporting S. 1013, legislation to advance commercialization of CO2 capture and sequestration technologies. 6. Supporting the current Clean Water Act and educating policymakers regarding the negative impacts of expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Act, as called for under S. 787. 7. Educating policymakers on the implications of Congressional efforts to place hurdles in the way of domestic oil and gas production through imposition of additional federal requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (as called for in H.R. 2766/S. 1215).

1. Opposed Congressional efforts to stymie oil and gas production through imposition of onerous federal SDWA regulatory requirements (H.R. 2766/S. 1215); 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding the cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 3. Opposed Congressional efforts to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (S. 787).

1. Discussions with policymakers regarding cost implications of various approaches to federal climate change regulations. 2. Discussions with policymakers regarding implications of pending Congressional efforts (S. 787) to expand federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act on domestic energy production.

1. Opposing legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres in the West (including H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposing Department of Interior actions to freeze issuance of already approved oil and gas leases in the West. 3. Opposing Department of Interior / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Climate Action Plans. 4. Educating policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support the build-out of the nation's renewable assets.

1. Opposed legislation that seeks to lock up natural resource and economic assets on millions of acres of federal lands in the West (H.R. 980, H.R. 1925/S. 799). 2. Opposed Department of Interior actions to freeze issuance of already-approved oil and gas leases in the West. 3. Educated policymakers on the importance of a robust minerals policy to support build-out of the nation's renewable assets.

1. Educated policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (included support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227 and H.R. 2300 and opposition of H.R. 3534.) 2. Educated policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of U.S. oil shale research and development activities and 2. (Cont) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research and development/commercialization effort (included support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on the strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educated policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supported efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained on the Outer Continental Shelf (included support for H.R. 2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educated policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educated policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and the mining sector. 8. Educated policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and mining technologies.

1. Educating policymakers on the need to work toward energy independence through a continued emphasis on responsible development of the full range of the nation's domestic energy resources (including support for S. 1333, H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300 and opposition to H.R. 3534). 2. Educating policymakers on the technological innovations emerging out of the U.S. oil shale research and development activities 2. (cont.) and the need to continue a vibrant federal research, development and commercialization effort (including support for H.R. 2540). 3. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on strengthening and expansion of the nation's electric transmission system, including the technical and economic imparatives that require continued open access to the grids for the full range of electricity generation providers. 4. Educating policymakers on the need to include mechanisms to streamline siting and construction permit processes for projects associated with transmission and other energy infrastructure projects on federal lands. 5. Supporting efforts to assure access to the nation's energy resources contained in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including support for H.R.2227 and opposition to H.R. 3534.) 6. Educating policymakers on the need to focus on policies to encourage development of the nation's full range of "clean energy" resources. 7. Educating policymakers on the nexus between a vibrant renewables sector and a robust domestic minerals policy. 8. Educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean energy and natural resource extraction technologies.

1. Educated policymakers on the need for federal policies that support responsible exploration/development of the full range of U.S. energy sources, including incentives and other policies that can be effective in encouraging such activities (support for S. 1333, H.R. H.R. 2227, H.R. 2300.) 2. Opposed efforts to restrict onshore oil and gas leasing on Western federal lands (including H.R. 3534). 3. Opposed efforts to reimpose restrictions on oil and gas exploration/development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (including H.R. 3534).

1. Educated policymakers on the lack of scientific basis for, and potential impacts of, a listing under the Endangered Species Act of the polar bear; 2. Supported legislation to provide incentives to landowners to protect species (H.R. 700, H.R. 1422, H.R. 2223).

1. Supported legislation to rectify unequal federal-state royalty fund revenue-sharing for federal oil and gas leases (H.R. 5238); 2. Opposed the current Congressional moratorium on opening the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for oil and gas exploration and extractions; 3. Opposed congressional efforts to maintain a moratorium on commercial oil shale development in Western states; 4. Opposed legislation to force domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6251 and related legislative vehicles); 5. Supported pro-domestic energy production legislation, including all provisions of S. 2958 and H.R. 6384; 6. Opposed Congressional efforts to repeal the Mineral Leasing Act's deferred bonus bid system for federal coal leases; 7. Continued educating policymakers on the importance of assuring full and responsible implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 including: Section 368 (Western Energy Corridors); Section 1221 (Designation of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors); Section 369 (Oil and Tar Sands Leasing); 8. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fuel technologies; 9. Supported legislation to clarify cost-sharing requirements (associated with site security) attributable to power and water customers at federal hydropower dams (H.R. 1662/S. 1258).

Strong opposition to legislationg that would restrict production of American energy and reduce energy dependence; Educating policymakers on the importance of assuring full and responsible implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, including EPAct05 Section 368 (Western Energy Corridors); EPAct05 Section 1813 (Energy Rights of Way on Indian Lands); EPAct05 Section 1221 (Designation of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors); and EPAct05 Section 369 (Oil Shale and Tar Sands Leasing on BLM Lands); Educated policymakers with analyses and policy recommendations on how best to increase domestic fuel resource exploration and development to alleviate price escalations and national security concerns; Educated policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fuel technologies. Educated policy makers on the potential benefits to America from the utilization of coal to liquids technologies. Because of the consequences to energy consumers in the west, supported passage of H.R. 1662.

1. Educated policymakers on the lack of scientific basis for, and potential impacts of, a listing under the Endangered Species Act of the polar bear; 2. Supported legislation to provide incentives to landowners to protect species (H.R. 700, H.R. 1422, H.R. 2223).

1. Advocated for common sense reforms to the Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Workshop Guidelines for federal land managers; 2. Educated policymakers on issues related to electrical power generation and carbon dioxide management technologies; 3. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regard to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions; 4. Educated policymakers regarding the potential costs vs. benefits of domestic regulation of climate change; 5. Expressed concern regarding suggestions that EPA should be required to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; 6. Supported legislation (S. 2144) that focuses on solving hurdles to the transport and storage of carbon dioxide and enhanced oil recovery; 7. Supported a tax credit for carbon dioxide capture, transport and sequestration activities and enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide; 8. Supported the Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative implications of suggested legislative expansions of the Act (H.R. 2421 and S. 1870).

1. Advocated for common sense reforms to the Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Workshop Guidelines for federal land managers; 2. Educated policymakers on the rapid advances in electrical power generation and carbon dioxide management technologies; 3. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regard to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions; 4. Expressed concern regarding suggestions that EPA should regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; 5. Supported legislation focused on solving hurdles to transport and storage of carbon dioxide and enhanced oil recovery (S. 2144); 6. Supported putting produced water from oil and gas operations to productive use (Supported H.R. 902/S. 1116); 7. Supported the Clean Water Act and educating policymakers of the negative implications of suggested legislative expansions of the Act (Opposing H.R. 2421/S. 1870).

The proposed Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 (H.R. 2421/S.1870), sponsored by Rep. Oberstar (D-MN) and Senator Feingold (D-WI), would make dramatic changes to the CWA: the same law that, for decades, has helped ensure that we have clean water in the United States.

1. Advocated for common sense reforms to the Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Workshop Guidelines for federal land managers; 2. Educated policymakers on issues related to electrical power generation and carbon dioxide management technologies. 3. Supported tax credit for carbon dioxide capture, transport and sequestration and enhanced oil recovery projects using carbon; 4. Supported legislation (S. 2144) that focuses on solving hurdles to the transport and storage of carbon dioxide and enhanced oil recovery; 5. Educated policymakers on consensus Roundtable recommendations with regard to regulation of greenhouse gas emissions; 6. Educated policymakers regarding the potential costs vs. benefits of domestic regulation of greenhouse gases; 7. Supported the Clean Water Act and educated policymakers regarding the negative implications of suggested legislative expansion of the Act (H.R. 2421 and S. 1870).

1. Supported legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including support for H.R. 6384 and H.R. 6566); 2. Supported efforts to end Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 3. Educated policymakers on the potential benefits of oil shale development to the West's economy and the nation's energy security; 4. Supported efforts to lift the Congressional commerical leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposed forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (opposed H.R. 6515 and related efforts); 6. Opposed provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: H.R. 3268; S. 3604; S. 3335; H.R. 6899; H.R. 7060); 7. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fossil technologies.

1. Supported legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including support for H.R. 6384 and H.R. 6566); 2. Supported efforts to end Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 3. Educated policymakers on the potential benefits of oil shale development to the West's economy and the nation's energy security; 4. Supported efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposed forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (opposed H.R. 6515 and related efforts); 6. Opposed provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: H.R. 3268; S. 3604; S. 3335; H.R. 6899; H.R. 7060); 7. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fossil technologies.

1. Supported legislation to rectify unequal federal-state royalty fund revenue-sharing for federal oil and gas leases (H.R. 5238); 2. Opposed the current Congressional moratorium on opening the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for oil and gas exploration and extractions; 3. Opposed congressional efforts to maintain a moratorium on commercial oil shale development in Western states; 4. Opposed legislation to force domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6251 and related legislative vehicles); 5. Supported pro-domestic energy production legislation, including all provisions of S. 2958 and H.R. 6384; 6. Opposed Congressional efforts to repeal the Mineral Leasing Act's deferred bonus bid system for federal coal leases; 7. Continued educating policymakers on the importance of assuring full and responsible implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 including: Section 368 (Western Energy Corridors); Section 1221 (Designation of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors); Section 369 (Oil and Tar Sands Leasing); 8. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fuel technologies; 9. Supported legislation to clarify cost-sharing requirements (associated with site security) attributable to power and water customers at federal hydropower dams (H.R. 1662/S. 1258).

1. Encouraging final approval of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves 1 & 3 (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence, including support for the Americans for American Energy Act (H.R. 6384); 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for lifting the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6251 and related bills); 6. Opposition to unequal federal-state royalty fund-sharing for federal oil and gas leases (support for H.R. 5238).

1. Supported legislation to rectify unequal federal-state royalty fund revenue-sharing for federal oil and gas leases (H.R. 5238); 2. Opposed the current Congressional moratorium on opening the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for oil and gas exploration and extractions; 3. Opposed congressional efforts to maintain a moratorium on commercial oil shale development in Western states; 4. Opposed legislation to force domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6251 and related legislative vehicles); 5. Supported pro-domestic energy production legislation, including all provisions of S. 2958 and H.R. 6384; 6. Opposed Congressional efforts to repeal the Mineral Leasing Act's deferred bonus bid system for federal coal leases; 7. Continued educating policymakers on the importance of assuring full and responsible implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 including: Section 368 (Western Energy Corridors); Section 1221 (Designation of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors); Section 369 (Oil and Tar Sands Leasing); 8. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fuel technologies; 9. Supported legislation to clarify cost-sharing requirements (associated with site security) attributable to power and water customers at federal hydropower dams (H.R. 1662/S. 1258).

1. Encouraging final approval of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves 1 & 3 (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence, including support for the Americans for American Energy Act (H.R. 6384); 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for lifting the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6251 and related bills); 6. Opposition to unequal federal-state royalty fund-sharing for federal oil and gas leases (support for H.R. 5238).

1. Supported legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including support for H.R. 6384 and H.R. 6566); 2. Supported efforts to end Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 3. Educated policymakers on the potential benefits of oil shale development to the West's economy and the nation's energy security; 4. Supported efforts to lift the Congressional commerical leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposed forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (opposed H.R. 6515 and related efforts); 6. Opposed provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: H.R. 3268; S. 3604; S. 3335; H.R. 6899; H.R. 7060); 7. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fossil technologies.

1. Supported legislation to rectify unequal federal-state royalty fund revenue-sharing for federal oil and gas leases (H.R. 5238); 2. Opposed the current Congressional moratorium on opening the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for oil and gas exploration and extractions; 3. Opposed congressional efforts to maintain a moratorium on commercial oil shale development in Western states; 4. Opposed legislation to force domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6251 and related legislative vehicles); 5. Supported pro-domestic energy production legislation, including all provisions of S. 2958 and H.R. 6384; 6. Opposed Congressional efforts to repeal the Mineral Leasing Act's deferred bonus bid system for federal coal leases; 7. Continued educating policymakers on the importance of assuring full and responsible implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 including: Section 368 (Western Energy Corridors); Section 1221 (Designation of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors); Section 369 (Oil and Tar Sands Leasing); 8. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fuel technologies; 9. Supported legislation to clarify cost-sharing requirements (associated with site security) attributable to power and water customers at federal hydropower dams (H.R. 1662/S. 1258).

1. Supported legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including support for H.R. 6384 and H.R. 6566); 2. Supported efforts to end Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 3. Educated policymakers on the potential benefits of oil shale development to the West's economy and the nation's energy security; 4. Supported efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposed forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (opposed H.R. 6515 and related efforts); 6. Opposed provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: H.R. 3268; S. 3604; S. 3335; H.R. 6899; H.R. 7060); 7. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fossil technologies.

1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act; 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268- The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act.)

1. Encouraging final approval of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves 1 & 3 (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence, including support for the Americans for American Energy Act (H.R. 6384); 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for lifting the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6251 and related bills); 6. Opposition to unequal federal-state royalty fund-sharing for federal oil and gas leases (support for H.R. 5238).

1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)

1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)

1. Supported legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including support for H.R. 6384 and H.R. 6566); 2. Supported efforts to end Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 3. Educated policymakers on the potential benefits of oil shale development to the West's economy and the nation's energy security; 4. Supported efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposed forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (opposed H.R. 6515 and related efforts); 6. Opposed provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: H.R. 3268; S. 3604; S. 3335; H.R. 6899; H.R. 7060); 7. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fossil technologies.

1. Supported legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including support for H.R. 6384 and H.R. 6566); 2. Supported efforts to end Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 3. Educated policymakers on the potential benefits of oil shale development to the West's economy and the nation's energy security; 4. Supported efforts to lift the Congressional commerical leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposed forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (opposed H.R. 6515 and related efforts); 6. Opposed provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: H.R. 3268; S. 3604; S. 3335; H.R. 6899; H.R. 7060); 7. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fossil technologies.

1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act; 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268- The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act.)

1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau); 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act; 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western U.S. oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268- The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act.)

1. Supported legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including support for H.R. 6384 and H.R. 6566); 2. Supported efforts to end Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 3. Educated policymakers on the potential benefits of oil shale development to the West's economy and the nation's energy security; 4. Supported efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposed forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (opposed H.R. 6515 and related efforts); 6. Opposed provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: H.R. 3268; S. 3604; S. 3335; H.R. 6899; H.R. 7060); 7. Continued educating policymakers on the current technical status and future promise of various clean fossil technologies.

1. Encouraging final approval and implementation of the Resource Management Plan and subsequent leasing of lands for oil and gas development within the Naval Oil Reserves (Roan Plateau). 2. Support for legislation encouraging domestic energy independence (including H.R. 6384 - The Americans for American Energy Act and H.R. 6566 - The American Energy Act). 3. Support for efforts to end the Congressional moratorium on oil and gas development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; 4. Support for efforts to lift the Congressional commercial leasing moratorium on Western oil shale development; 5. Opposition to forcing domestic oil and gas producers to give up federal leases prematurely (H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly on Leased Lands Act and related bills); 6. Opposition to provisions in a number of bills that sought to limit the range of domestic energy production options (including: S. 3268 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S. 3604 - The Supplemental Appropriations Package; S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act; H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act and related bills.)