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Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
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NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2007 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA)
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2007 · mid_year · MM
Source: Senate LDA
Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions.
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Action on S. 469/H.R. 1576, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions.
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Action on S. 1495, Water Resources Development Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to Section 5002 of Title V, estuary restoration, Law of the Sea, and Penobscot River funding; H.R. 720, Water Quality Financing Act of 2007; and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. Support of H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007.
Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Water Quality Financing Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Action on S. 1495, Water Resources Development Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to Section 5002 of Title V, estuary restoration, Law of the Sea, and Penobscot River funding; H.R. 720, Water Quality Financing Act of 2007; and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. Support of H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007.
Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual United States domestic and foreign trades, and for other purposes.
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Action on S. 1495, Water Resources Development Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to Section 5002 of Title V, estuary restoration, Law of the Sea, and Penobscot River funding; H.R. 720, Water Quality Financing Act of 2007; and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. Support of H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007.
Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions.
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Action on S. 469/H.R. 1576, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments.
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
Small Business Expensing Permanency Act of 2003
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Crimson H-EXL.
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
To ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a do-not-call registry.
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in White Plains, New York, as the "Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
Natural Resource Protection Cooperative Agreement Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
Action on HR 3883/S 1791, Timber Tax Act of 2005 and Taxpayer Bill of Rights and HR 4, Pension Protection Act of 2006, specifically provisions relating to tax deductions for conservation easements.
Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 728, Water Resources Development Act of 2005, specifically provisions relating to the Connecticut River projects, Upper Mississippi River Projects, Penobscot River Projects; and Internal agency guidance on Clean Water Act in light of Supreme Court decision. Support of S 3711, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and Outer Continental Shelf royalty revenue sharing; and HR 4761, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and OCS Royalty revenue sharing. Action on S 2780. HR 5404, Good Samaritan Clean Watershed Act, including specific provisions relating to abandoned mine cleanup and projects relating to the Yellowstone River; S 1848, Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act; S 2783, Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act;
S 728, Water Resources Development Act of 2005, specifically provisions relating to the Connecticut River projects, Upper Mississippi River Projects, Penobscot River Projects; and Internal agency guidance on Clean Water Act in light of Supreme Court decision. Support of S 3711, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and Outer Continental Shelf royalty revenue sharing; and HR 4761, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and OCS Royalty revenue sharing. Action on S 2780. HR 5404, Good Samaritan Clean Watershed Act, including specific provisions relating to abandoned mine cleanup and projects relating to the Yellowstone River; S 1848, Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act; S 2783, Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act;
Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 728, Water Resources Development Act of 2005, specifically provisions relating to the Connecticut River projects, Upper Mississippi River Projects, Penobscot River Projects; and Internal agency guidance on Clean Water Act in light of Supreme Court decision. Support of S 3711, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and Outer Continental Shelf royalty revenue sharing; and HR 4761, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and OCS Royalty revenue sharing. Action on S 2780. HR 5404, Good Samaritan Clean Watershed Act, including specific provisions relating to abandoned mine cleanup and projects relating to the Yellowstone River; S 1848, Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act; S 2783, Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act;
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
Water Resources Development Act of 2005
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 728, Water Resources Development Act of 2005, specifically provisions relating to the Connecticut River projects, Upper Mississippi River Projects, Penobscot River Projects; and Internal agency guidance on Clean Water Act in light of Supreme Court decision. Support of S 3711, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and Outer Continental Shelf royalty revenue sharing; and HR 4761, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and OCS Royalty revenue sharing. Action on S 2780. HR 5404, Good Samaritan Clean Watershed Act, including specific provisions relating to abandoned mine cleanup and projects relating to the Yellowstone River; S 1848, Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act; S 2783, Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act;
To suspend temporarily the duty on dimethyldicykan.
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
Digital Choice and Freedom Act of 2002
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
projects, coastal wetland grants, state wildlife grants, wild land fire programs, fire borrowing issues, and international programs; HR 5122/ S 2766, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007; HR 5631, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Range and Environmental Protection Initiative, Sikes Act Grants on military bases, and the Department of Defense Legacy Grant Program; HR 5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding; HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Transportation, System, and Community Preservation; HR 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007; HR 5384, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, the Wildlife Incentive Habitat Program, the Emerging Plant Pest Program, Forest Health Protection Program, and Quarantine 37 revision; HR 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers funding; and HR 5522, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to biodiversity programs, Tropical Forest Conservation Act funding, and Parks in Peril funding. Action on HR 5386, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Environmental Protection Agency funding, Forest Legacy projects, Land and Water Conservation Fund
Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Preceptor Pilot Program Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
projects, coastal wetland grants, state wildlife grants, wild land fire programs, fire borrowing issues, and international programs; HR 5122/ S 2766, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007; HR 5631, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Range and Environmental Protection Initiative, Sikes Act Grants on military bases, and the Department of Defense Legacy Grant Program; HR 5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding; HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Transportation, System, and Community Preservation; HR 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007; HR 5384, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, the Wildlife Incentive Habitat Program, the Emerging Plant Pest Program, Forest Health Protection Program, and Quarantine 37 revision; HR 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers funding; and HR 5522, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to biodiversity programs, Tropical Forest Conservation Act funding, and Parks in Peril funding. Action on HR 5386, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Environmental Protection Agency funding, Forest Legacy projects, Land and Water Conservation Fund
Local Control of Cellular Towers Act
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
projects, coastal wetland grants, state wildlife grants, wild land fire programs, fire borrowing issues, and international programs; HR 5122/ S 2766, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007; HR 5631, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Range and Environmental Protection Initiative, Sikes Act Grants on military bases, and the Department of Defense Legacy Grant Program; HR 5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding; HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Transportation, System, and Community Preservation; HR 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007; HR 5384, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, the Wildlife Incentive Habitat Program, the Emerging Plant Pest Program, Forest Health Protection Program, and Quarantine 37 revision; HR 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers funding; and HR 5522, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to biodiversity programs, Tropical Forest Conservation Act funding, and Parks in Peril funding. Action on HR 5386, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Environmental Protection Agency funding, Forest Legacy projects, Land and Water Conservation Fund
Protecting Priorities and Restoring Budget Disciplines Act of 2002
Client: NATURE CONSERVANCY · Firm: THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
projects, coastal wetland grants, state wildlife grants, wild land fire programs, fire borrowing issues, and international programs; HR 5122/ S 2766, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007; HR 5631, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Range and Environmental Protection Initiative, Sikes Act Grants on military bases, and the Department of Defense Legacy Grant Program; HR 5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding; HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Transportation, System, and Community Preservation; HR 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007; HR 5384, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, the Wildlife Incentive Habitat Program, the Emerging Plant Pest Program, Forest Health Protection Program, and Quarantine 37 revision; HR 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers funding; and HR 5522, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to biodiversity programs, Tropical Forest Conservation Act funding, and Parks in Peril funding. Action on HR 5386, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Environmental Protection Agency funding, Forest Legacy projects, Land and Water Conservation Fund
Action on H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to alternative energy sources, biomass fuels, ranchland protection, the Great Lakes basin, the Grassland Reserve Program, land use protection, forest protection, the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, cost-share assistance for natural disaster restoration for forestland owners, and funding for healthy forest reserves.
S. Res. 30, Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; S. 357, Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act; H.R. 1506, Fuel Economy Reform Act; and S. 1419/H.R. 6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. Action on H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to landscape planning efforts and wildlife corridors exemption from categorical exclusions for oil/gas development; H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
Federal Acquisition Regulations amendments for stewardship contracts, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act funding, multi-species conservation Funds funding, Forest Legacy program funding, the Wildland Fire Management section, federal land sales proposal, and other function 300 programs; H.R. 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to funding for Parks in Peril, the Tropical Forest Conservation Act, international forest programs, and the coral triangle; H.R. 3074/S. 1789, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to transportation funding and transportation community and system preservation program earmarks; H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program funding; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers earmarks; H.R. 3161/S, 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to US Forest Service appropriations, funding for fire programs and forest health and restoration, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service funding, and Quarantine 37 revision; S. 567, National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2008, including specific provisions relating to the Department of Defense Legacy grant proposal, Department of Defense range and environmental protection initiative, and Sikes Act agreements; H.R. 2638/S. 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to border security initiatives; H.J. Resolution 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007; and H.R. 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008. Covered Officials Contacted: Brigadier General, US Corps of Engineers; Program Examiner Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget; Chief of Staff, Department of Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Policy, Management and Budget; Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources; Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific; Forest Service Chief; Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Agriculture; US Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Director of Civil Works; USFS Deputy Chief for Research; Department of Interior Deputy Secretary; Assistant Secretary of Water and Science; Assistant Secretary on Policy, Management, and Budget; Deputy Associate Director, President's Counsel on Environmental Quality; Counselor to the Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service; National Director of Research and Development, Bureau of Reclamation; Commissioner, US Bureau of Reclamation Action on H.R. 2643/S. 1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, including specific provisions relating to FY08 funding for state wildlife action plans, FY08 funding for US Fish and Wildlife Service programs, funding for the Landowner Incentive Program and Private Stewardship Grant Program , funding for the Rocky Mountain Front, funding for fire programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund projects,
; H.R. 1464, Great Cats and Rare Canids; the Priority Landscapes Initiative; proposed Cooperative Conservation legislation; craft legislation for the National Fish Habitat Initiative; the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative conservation buffer program; and United States Department of Agriculture regulations and the revision of Q37 including specific regulations on P. ramorum and emerging Plant Pest program of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Support of H.R. 2733, Trinity River Restoration Fund Act of 2007; H.R. 1907/S.1142, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act; H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; and S. 1502, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007. Action on S. 658, Endangered Species Reform Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to regulations; S. 647, Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to forest health; H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, including specific provisions relating to illegal logging; S. 300, Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act; S. 802, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2007;
Action on S. 1495, Water Resources Development Act of 2007, including specific provisions relating to Section 5002 of Title V, estuary restoration, Law of the Sea, and Penobscot River funding; H.R. 720, Water Quality Financing Act of 2007; and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. Support of H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007.
Action on S. 469/H.R. 1576, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2006 · year_end · YY
projects, coastal wetland grants, state wildlife grants, wild land fire programs, fire borrowing issues, and international programs; HR 5122/ S 2766, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007; HR 5631, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Range and Environmental Protection Initiative, Sikes Act Grants on military bases, and the Department of Defense Legacy Grant Program; HR 5672, Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding; HR 5576, Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Transportation, System, and Community Preservation; HR 5427, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007; HR 5384, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, the Wildlife Incentive Habitat Program, the Emerging Plant Pest Program, Forest Health Protection Program, and Quarantine 37 revision; HR 2419, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006, including specific provisions relating to Army Corps of Engineers funding; and HR 5522, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to biodiversity programs, Tropical Forest Conservation Act funding, and Parks in Peril funding. Action on HR 5386, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007, including specific provisions relating to Environmental Protection Agency funding, Forest Legacy projects, Land and Water Conservation Fund
Action on upcoming 2007 Farm Bill, including specific provisions relating to conservation, forestry, and energy.
S 728, Water Resources Development Act of 2005, specifically provisions relating to the Connecticut River projects, Upper Mississippi River Projects, Penobscot River Projects; and Internal agency guidance on Clean Water Act in light of Supreme Court decision. Support of S 3711, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and Outer Continental Shelf royalty revenue sharing; and HR 4761, Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006, including specific provisions relating to offshore drilling and OCS Royalty revenue sharing. Action on S 2780. HR 5404, Good Samaritan Clean Watershed Act, including specific provisions relating to abandoned mine cleanup and projects relating to the Yellowstone River; S 1848, Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act; S 2783, Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act;
S 342, Climate Stewardship Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to climate change; HR 3824, Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005; Implementation of Federal Land Transfer Facilitation Act; HR 1996, To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect critical coral reef habitats; and HR 5018, American Fisheries Management and Marine Life Enhancement Act, specifically provisions relating to West Coast Essential Fish Habitat. Support of S 3636, Washington County Growth and Conservation Act of 2006; S 3772, White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006; S 3799, Cyanide Safety Act of 2006; and S 3794, Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2006. Action on S. 1288, Natural Resources Protection Cooperative Agreement Act; HR 4241, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including specific provisions relating to conservation; HR 4200, Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, including specific provisions relating to fire policy;
Action on HR 3883/S 1791, Timber Tax Act of 2005 and Taxpayer Bill of Rights and HR 4, Pension Protection Act of 2006, specifically provisions relating to tax deductions for conservation easements.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2003 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2002 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
NATURE CONSERVANCY via THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
2002 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of