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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
H.J. Res. 35, Disapproval Resolution the EPA Methane Emissions Reduction Program Rule as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee) State Superfund legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects. Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. Inclusion of full repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as part of budget reconciliation package. General discussions regarding need for comprehensive permitting reform and judicial review reform under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking.
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CONOCOPHILLIPS via CONOCOPHILLIPS
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4776 - The SPEED Act, to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. - All Sections General discussions/no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) & ways to streamline permitting processes for the NPR-A. Permitting Reform - the need generally for efficient and predictable permitting processes, and NEPA and judicial review reform. Support for H.R. 3898 - the PERMIT Act, which aims to streamline reviews and provide greater regulatory certainty under the Clean Water Act permitting process.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (and Senate companion): -Section 80103, production commingling. -Section 50105, support for leasing and oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly support for rescinding that rule/support for BLM's proposed rule titled Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Regulations published in the Federal Register 6/3/25. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the NPR-A. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
H.R. 4776 SPEED Act, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act - Section 3 Judicial Reform H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act. General discussions/ no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and permitting processes.
H.R. 4776 SPEED Act, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act - Section 3 Judicial Reform H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act. General discussions/ no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and permitting processes.
H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (and Senate companion): -Section 80103, production commingling. -Section 50105, support for leasing and oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly support for rescinding that rule/support for BLM's proposed rule titled Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Regulations published in the Federal Register 6/3/25. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the NPR-A. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
H.J. Res. 35, Disapproval Resolution the EPA Methane Emissions Reduction Program Rule as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee) State Superfund legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects. Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. Inclusion of full repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as part of budget reconciliation package. General discussions regarding need for comprehensive permitting reform and judicial review reform under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Support for voluntary accelerated implementation of calculated methodologies to be adopted as part of EPA's GHG Reporting Program final rulemaking (Subpart W). Support for pausing implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for methane until EPA promulgates a Final Subpart W Rule and allows operators time to comply with the Subpart W changes. Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. H.J.Res 128 - Disapproval Resolution on EPA Methane Rule (planning only).
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for maintaining oil & LNG exports; opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG exports licensing pause. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. General permitting reform issues. Review of North Dakota oil and gas issues.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG export licensing pause. Support for Micro-nuclear reactor licensing rule reforms. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan.
Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Subpart W Regulations). Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. General discussions about nature-based carbon sequestration. Timely review of Class VI well permits and state primacy applications by U.S. EPA. ConocoPhillips' long-time and ongoing support for several U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (JVs), including the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV); general support for funding for the JVs, and for IWJV partnership projects with the Bureau of Land Management. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs.
Support for voluntary accelerated implementation of calculated methodologies to be adopted as part of EPA's GHG Reporting Program final rulemaking (Subpart W). Support for pausing implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for methane until EPA promulgates a Final Subpart W Rule and allows operators time to comply with the Subpart W changes. Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. H.J.Res 128 - Disapproval Resolution on EPA Methane Rule (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. Opposition to the Department of the Interior LNG export licensing pause. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act and the inclusion of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act as a statute covered in the bill.
Support for Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Support for industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Support for congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. House Natural Resources Committee discussion draft "To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes" (permitting reform) - advocacy to strengthen Judicial Review section to better achieve intended effect. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. H.R. 1130, Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 - opposition to export restrictions amendment. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to amendment to S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024, that would have prohibited the export of crude oil to certain countries.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Lobbying planning for maintaining crude and LNG exports. SHIP (Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum) Act (HR 3774) - General lobbying planning discussions. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial reform; NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) streamlining. Support for maintaining the ability to export crude oil & LNG. Proposed PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) Pipeline Safety Rule - North Slope Alaska arctic weather challenges. Support for including H.R. 1130, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, in future legislative package. Micro-reactor licensing - planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Lobbying planning for maintaining crude and LNG exports. SHIP (Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum) Act (HR 3774) - General lobbying planning discussions. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial reform; NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) streamlining. Support for maintaining the ability to export crude oil & LNG. Proposed PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) Pipeline Safety Rule - North Slope Alaska arctic weather challenges. Support for including H.R. 1130, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, in future legislative package. Micro-reactor licensing - planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act; implementation, timeline, guidelines. Recommended Modifications to Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. - General discussion. Unintended consequences of Proposed EPA "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." Support of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, planning only.
General discussion of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives. Methane Emissions Reduction Program - implementation, timeline and guidelines as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy for recommended modifications to the EPA's Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources." Advocacy and education on unintended consequences of EPA's Proposed "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." S. 1863 - PROVE IT (Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency) Act. - General discussions.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. H.R. 1130, Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 - opposition to export restrictions amendment. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to amendment to S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024, that would have prohibited the export of crude oil to certain countries.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions, planning only.
A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." SEC Cybersecurity Rule, planning only. Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes, planning only. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Improvements to Permitting Reform proposal. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy policy discussions. Energy security benefits of BLM oil and gas permitting. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate action plan.
Opportunities to amend Methane Emissions Reduction Act in H.R. 5376, "Inflation Reduction Act" to better align with proposed EPA Methane regulations on new and existing sources and changes to EPA reporting program. Planning Only - Methane Emissions Reduction Act implementation by EPA; advocacy and opportunities to ensure align with pending methane emissions. Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review" Potential Ozone NAAQS non-attainment for the Permian Basin, no legislation.
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes, planning only. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Improvements to Permitting Reform proposal. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy policy discussions. Energy security benefits of BLM oil and gas permitting. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate action plan.
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports, no legislation. Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes. Planning for company Low Carbon Initiatives (planning only). Planning for Potential Climate Emergency Declaration. Economic and global security benefits of Energy Exports for FY23 and Other Purposes. European proposal to place price cap on Russian energy (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' publicly stated Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or liquified natural gas and/or refined product exports, no legislation. H.R. 7688: explaining how the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act increases fuel prices rather than lowering them. U.S. global energy security in wake of the invasion on Ukraine, no legislation. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. Canadian oil sands' role in supporting U.S. and global energy security, no legislation. General background on ConocoPhillips, no legislation. Efficient EPA staffing and prioritizing of Class VI well permits.
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Impacts and concerns on Securities & Exchange Commission File No. S7-10-22: Proposed rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Future regulation of methane emissions. Review of HR 848: Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act. HJ Res. 34: disapproval resolution for EPA rule on "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emissions Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" - planning only. National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS); particulate matter; ozone - planning only. Low carbon hydrogen - planning only. Future waters of the U.S. rule - planning only. Small remote incinerators (SRIs) provision in FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. Social cost of carbon policy - planning only. Social cost of hydrofluorocarbons - planning only. Final policy and technical amendments to the New Source Performance Standards for the Oil & Gas Industry (Quad Oa or 0000a methane emissions regulation); potential new Quad 0a methane rule; Alaska-specific issues related to methane emissions regulation; support for direct regulation of methane emissions. Support for proposed bill to implement the Baker Schultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation).
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Company and trade association SEC comment letters in response to request for comments on whether the climate-related risk disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC appropriately address climate change risks, uncertainties, impacts, and opportunities. HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021. HR 1187: ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. HR 1815: SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act.
HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- timeline, process, and analysis. Draft legislation (not introduced) related to orphan wells. Carbon Pricing - Carbon Dividend Proposal- no legislation; background discussion with congressional offices and planning discussions. Social cost of carbon interim technical support. Communicated neutral company position to Senate on nominations for Deputy EPA Administrator and Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality. Discussion of proposed questions for the record to EPA Administrator nominee from trade association. Climate change and methane regulation- planning only.
Department of the Interior's federal leasing moratorium. General support for ConocoPhillips and energy-related issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- planning only around sections related to oil and gas. Planning work and general introductions to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, including tax. Discussion of trade association endorsement: H.R. 218 -- Saving America's Energy Future Act. The Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (draft)- comment request through trade association.
Company priorities in future methane regulation proposal: - Special methane concerns for Alaska. House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act: - Improvements to the methane fee Title III - Section 30114 - Improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Program, Section 30411 Concerns with S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act. Concerns with Senate clean electricity proposal (no legislation). Support for carbon price and dividends legislation (planning only). Support for timely renewal and reissuance process for nationwide permits. H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act- general support for. H.R. 1512 - The CLEAN Future Act - discussions of improvements necessary for supporting the Act: - Clean Electricity Standard - Sec. 201 - Hydraulic Fracturing provisions - Secs. 623, 625 - Air Pollution and Methane Emissions provisions - Sec. 624, 701, 702 - Underground Injection Controls and CCUS - Sec. 621
Department of the Interior's federal leasing moratorium. General support for ConocoPhillips and energy-related issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- planning only around sections related to oil and gas. Planning work and general introductions to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, including tax. Discussion of trade association endorsement: H.R. 218 -- Saving America's Energy Future Act. The Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (draft)- comment request through trade association.
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
General discussion on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. HR 2415- Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act. S 1076- Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act of 2021. Protection of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska. Department of the Interior permitting processes following the expiration of Secretarial Order #3395. Proposed new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. Support for Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission appropriations request. Department of the Interior's review of the federal oil & gas leasing program and their forthcoming interim report. Permitting of Applications for Permit to Drill on federal land (APDs).
Company and trade association SEC comment letters in response to request for comments on whether the climate-related risk disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC appropriately address climate change risks, uncertainties, impacts, and opportunities. HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021. HR 1187: ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. HR 1815: SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act.
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Company priorities in future methane regulation proposal: - Special methane concerns for Alaska. House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act: - Improvements to the methane fee Title III - Section 30114 - Improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Program, Section 30411 Concerns with S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act. Concerns with Senate clean electricity proposal (no legislation). Support for carbon price and dividends legislation (planning only). Support for timely renewal and reissuance process for nationwide permits. H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act- general support for. H.R. 1512 - The CLEAN Future Act - discussions of improvements necessary for supporting the Act: - Clean Electricity Standard - Sec. 201 - Hydraulic Fracturing provisions - Secs. 623, 625 - Air Pollution and Methane Emissions provisions - Sec. 624, 701, 702 - Underground Injection Controls and CCUS - Sec. 621
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
Future regulation of methane emissions. Review of HR 848: Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act. HJ Res. 34: disapproval resolution for EPA rule on "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emissions Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" - planning only. National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS); particulate matter; ozone - planning only. Low carbon hydrogen - planning only. Future waters of the U.S. rule - planning only. Small remote incinerators (SRIs) provision in FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. Social cost of carbon policy - planning only. Social cost of hydrofluorocarbons - planning only. Final policy and technical amendments to the New Source Performance Standards for the Oil & Gas Industry (Quad Oa or 0000a methane emissions regulation); potential new Quad 0a methane rule; Alaska-specific issues related to methane emissions regulation; support for direct regulation of methane emissions. Support for proposed bill to implement the Baker Schultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation).
General discussion on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. HR 2415- Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act. S 1076- Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act of 2021. Protection of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska. Department of the Interior permitting processes following the expiration of Secretarial Order #3395. Proposed new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. Support for Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission appropriations request. Department of the Interior's review of the federal oil & gas leasing program and their forthcoming interim report. Permitting of Applications for Permit to Drill on federal land (APDs).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
Proposed tax law changes: Intangible drilling cost (IDC) expensing; corporate tax rate; global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) and foreign oil and gas extraction income; dual capacity taxpayer rules; enhanced oil recovery tax credit. S. 2118: The Clean Energy for America Act - planning only. Nuclear Production Tax Credit (no legislation). Section 45Q carbon oxide sequestration - planning only. Proposed Crapo-Whitehouse energy sector innovation credit - planning only.
Environmental, social, and corporate governance disclosure communications- planning only. SEC communications and Request for Information responses on climate related financial disclosures. Discussion of trade association endorsement: S. 563 Fair Access to Banking Act.
Company priorities in future methane regulation proposal: - Special methane concerns for Alaska. House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act: - Improvements to the methane fee Title III - Section 30114 - Improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Program, Section 30411 Concerns with S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act. Concerns with Senate clean electricity proposal (no legislation). Support for carbon price and dividends legislation (planning only). Support for timely renewal and reissuance process for nationwide permits. H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act- general support for. H.R. 1512 - The CLEAN Future Act - discussions of improvements necessary for supporting the Act: - Clean Electricity Standard - Sec. 201 - Hydraulic Fracturing provisions - Secs. 623, 625 - Air Pollution and Methane Emissions provisions - Sec. 624, 701, 702 - Underground Injection Controls and CCUS - Sec. 621
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
Company and trade association SEC comment letters in response to request for comments on whether the climate-related risk disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC appropriately address climate change risks, uncertainties, impacts, and opportunities. HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021. HR 1187: ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. HR 1815: SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act.
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4776 SPEED Act, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act - Section 3 Judicial Reform H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act. General discussions/ no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and permitting processes.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (and Senate companion): -Section 80103, production commingling. -Section 50105, support for leasing and oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly support for rescinding that rule/support for BLM's proposed rule titled Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Regulations published in the Federal Register 6/3/25. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the NPR-A. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
Support for comprehensive permitting reform, including judicial review reform, as it relates to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, including the Intermountain West Joint Venture, and Ducks Unlimited conservation projects. Support for Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Support for industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Sec. 60012 of H.R.1 and Senate companion provisions: inclusion of full repeal and/or delay of Methane Emission Reduction program. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). Draft legislation re: state superfunds, no bill number.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. The need for bipartisan permitting reform.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
H.J. Res. 35, Disapproval Resolution the EPA Methane Emissions Reduction Program Rule as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee) State Superfund legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects. Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. Inclusion of full repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as part of budget reconciliation package. General discussions regarding need for comprehensive permitting reform and judicial review reform under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking.
Continued LNG Exports. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. General discussions regarding Department of Energy's National Interest Electricity Transmission Corridor designation effort and its role to address the need for greater transmission and power with increased power demand. General discussions on adequate personnel levels at agencies to ensure timely permits and rulemakings.
Filing targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Support for industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Support for congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. House Natural Resources Committee discussion draft "To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes" (permitting reform) - advocacy to strengthen Judicial Review section to better achieve intended effect. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. Opposition to the Department of the Interior LNG export licensing pause. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Feedback in support of House legislation (discussion draft) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act (permitting reform), specifically strengthening judicial reform language to better achieve intended effect.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. Opposition to the Department of the Interior LNG export licensing pause. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act and the inclusion of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act as a statute covered in the bill.
Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Subpart W) reconsideration request. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS). General discussions regarding ConocoPhillips methane emission targets and progress. Feedback in support of draft House legislation to amend the National Environmental Policy Act (permitting reform) and strengthen judicial review section.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for maintaining oil & LNG exports; opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG exports licensing pause. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. General permitting reform issues. Review of North Dakota oil and gas issues.
Support for voluntary accelerated implementation of calculated methodologies to be adopted as part of EPA's GHG Reporting Program final rulemaking (Subpart W). Support for pausing implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for methane until EPA promulgates a Final Subpart W Rule and allows operators time to comply with the Subpart W changes. Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. H.J.Res 128 - Disapproval Resolution on EPA Methane Rule (planning only).
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG export licensing pause. Support for Micro-nuclear reactor licensing rule reforms. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan.
Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Subpart W Regulations). Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. General discussions about nature-based carbon sequestration. Timely review of Class VI well permits and state primacy applications by U.S. EPA. ConocoPhillips' long-time and ongoing support for several U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (JVs), including the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV); general support for funding for the JVs, and for IWJV partnership projects with the Bureau of Land Management. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
General discussion of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives. Methane Emissions Reduction Program - implementation, timeline and guidelines as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy for recommended modifications to the EPA's Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources." Advocacy and education on unintended consequences of EPA's Proposed "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." S. 1863 - PROVE IT (Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency) Act. - General discussions.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." SEC Cybersecurity Rule, planning only. Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. H.R. 1130, Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 - opposition to export restrictions amendment. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to amendment to S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024, that would have prohibited the export of crude oil to certain countries.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions, planning only.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Methane Emissions Reduction Act implementation as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Improvements to the EPA Standards if Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources, planning only.
Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes, planning only. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Improvements to Permitting Reform proposal. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy policy discussions. Energy security benefits of BLM oil and gas permitting. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate action plan.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Opportunities to amend Methane Emissions Reduction Act in H.R. 5376, "Inflation Reduction Act" to better align with proposed EPA Methane regulations on new and existing sources and changes to EPA reporting program. Planning Only - Methane Emissions Reduction Act implementation by EPA; advocacy and opportunities to ensure align with pending methane emissions. Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review" Potential Ozone NAAQS non-attainment for the Permian Basin, no legislation.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports, no legislation. Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes. Planning for company Low Carbon Initiatives (planning only). Planning for Potential Climate Emergency Declaration. Economic and global security benefits of Energy Exports for FY23 and Other Purposes. European proposal to place price cap on Russian energy (planning only).
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' publicly stated Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or liquified natural gas and/or refined product exports, no legislation. H.R. 7688: explaining how the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act increases fuel prices rather than lowering them. U.S. global energy security in wake of the invasion on Ukraine, no legislation. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. Canadian oil sands' role in supporting U.S. and global energy security, no legislation. General background on ConocoPhillips, no legislation. Efficient EPA staffing and prioritizing of Class VI well permits.
Improvements to the EPA's proposed "Standards of Performance for new, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Potential methane fee in Senate budget reconciliation proposal, no legislation. Impacts of methane fee language in House-passed Build Back Better Act and opportunities to amend for better alignment with proposed regulations and changes to EPA reporting program. Biden Administration Spring 2022 Unified Agenda of Regulatory & Deregulatory Actions, planning only. Methane monitoring in the Permian Basin, planning only. Confirmation hearing for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, EPA- developing suggested questions for the record. Confirmation hearing for Chair, Council on Environmental Quality- developing suggested questions for the record, planning only.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
General education, discussion to build support for continued crude oil and LNG exports. U.S. global energy security in the wake of invasion on Ukraine. Department of Energy infrastructure loan programs. Planning for ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives. General discussions on ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, no legislation. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG exports.
Determination of impacts of SEC "Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-related Disclosures for Investors" (planning only).
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General discussion on SEC Chair's remarks related to climate disclosure (planning only). Determining aspects of likely rule on climate disclosure and other ESG-related proposals (planning only).
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
General discussions on Chairman's prepared remarks in regards to climate disclosure. Planning only: review of SEC's ESG (environmental, social, and governance) rulemaking agenda and potential outcomes/impacts.
Small Remote Incinerators (SRIs) provision in the FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. Support for the direct regulation of methane emissions from new and existing sources in the oil and gas sector. Support for an economy-wide price on carbon aligned with the four pillars of the Baker-Shultz plan. Improvements to House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation Provision Subtitle A Section 30114: EPA Methane Fee. Technical considerations for inclusion in EPA proposed new and existing source methane rules.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
General discussion on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. HR 2415- Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act. S 1076- Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act of 2021. Protection of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska. Department of the Interior permitting processes following the expiration of Secretarial Order #3395. Proposed new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. Support for Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission appropriations request. Department of the Interior's review of the federal oil & gas leasing program and their forthcoming interim report. Permitting of Applications for Permit to Drill on federal land (APDs).
Future regulation of methane emissions. Review of HR 848: Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act. HJ Res. 34: disapproval resolution for EPA rule on "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emissions Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" - planning only. National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS); particulate matter; ozone - planning only. Low carbon hydrogen - planning only. Future waters of the U.S. rule - planning only. Small remote incinerators (SRIs) provision in FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. Social cost of carbon policy - planning only. Social cost of hydrofluorocarbons - planning only. Final policy and technical amendments to the New Source Performance Standards for the Oil & Gas Industry (Quad Oa or 0000a methane emissions regulation); potential new Quad 0a methane rule; Alaska-specific issues related to methane emissions regulation; support for direct regulation of methane emissions. Support for proposed bill to implement the Baker Schultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation).
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- timeline, process, and analysis. Draft legislation (not introduced) related to orphan wells. Carbon Pricing - Carbon Dividend Proposal- no legislation; background discussion with congressional offices and planning discussions. Social cost of carbon interim technical support. Communicated neutral company position to Senate on nominations for Deputy EPA Administrator and Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality. Discussion of proposed questions for the record to EPA Administrator nominee from trade association. Climate change and methane regulation- planning only.
Department of the Interior's federal leasing moratorium. General support for ConocoPhillips and energy-related issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- planning only around sections related to oil and gas. Planning work and general introductions to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, including tax. Discussion of trade association endorsement: H.R. 218 -- Saving America's Energy Future Act. The Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (draft)- comment request through trade association.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Lobbying planning for maintaining crude and LNG exports. SHIP (Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum) Act (HR 3774) - General lobbying planning discussions. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial reform; NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) streamlining. Support for maintaining the ability to export crude oil & LNG. Proposed PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) Pipeline Safety Rule - North Slope Alaska arctic weather challenges. Support for including H.R. 1130, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, in future legislative package. Micro-reactor licensing - planning only.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act; implementation, timeline, guidelines. Recommended Modifications to Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. - General discussion. Unintended consequences of Proposed EPA "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." Support of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, planning only.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Support of ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives (planning only). Advocacy for Louisiana Class VI well primacy timing and regulatory certainty. Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Recommended modifications to EPA's proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review."
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Advocacy for Class VI well primacy: timing and regulatory certainty. Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, planning only. Improvements to the EPA's "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Council for Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidance, planning only. Biden Administration Fall 2023 Unified Regulatory Agenda, planning only.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Impacts and concerns on Securities & Exchange Commission File No. S7-10-22: Proposed rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
- Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review" (planning only). - Council for Environmental Quality carbon capture utilization & storage (CCUS) interim guidance (planning only). - National Environmental Permitting Act (NEPA) Phase 1 (planning only). - National Ambient Air Quality Standards (planning only).
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
-Support for the direct regulation of methane in the absence of economy-wide price on carbon as aligned with the four pillars of the Baker Shultz plan. -Recommended considerations for inclusion in EPA proposed new and existing source rules. -Recommended modifications to Section 30113- methane emissions reduction plan- of the Build Back Better package. -Small remote incinerators provision in the FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. -Other solid waste incinerator rulemaking (planning only). -Technical considerations for inclusion in EPA proposed new and existing source methane rules as they relate to Alaska.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
Company priorities in future methane regulation proposal: - Special methane concerns for Alaska. House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act: - Improvements to the methane fee Title III - Section 30114 - Improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Program, Section 30411 Concerns with S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act. Concerns with Senate clean electricity proposal (no legislation). Support for carbon price and dividends legislation (planning only). Support for timely renewal and reissuance process for nationwide permits. H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act- general support for. H.R. 1512 - The CLEAN Future Act - discussions of improvements necessary for supporting the Act: - Clean Electricity Standard - Sec. 201 - Hydraulic Fracturing provisions - Secs. 623, 625 - Air Pollution and Methane Emissions provisions - Sec. 624, 701, 702 - Underground Injection Controls and CCUS - Sec. 621
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Proposed tax law changes: Intangible drilling cost (IDC) expensing; corporate tax rate; global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) and foreign oil and gas extraction income; dual capacity taxpayer rules; enhanced oil recovery tax credit. S. 2118: The Clean Energy for America Act - planning only. Nuclear Production Tax Credit (no legislation). Section 45Q carbon oxide sequestration - planning only. Proposed Crapo-Whitehouse energy sector innovation credit - planning only.
Company and trade association SEC comment letters in response to request for comments on whether the climate-related risk disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC appropriately address climate change risks, uncertainties, impacts, and opportunities. HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021. HR 1187: ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. HR 1815: SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act.
Cybersecurity efforts related to oil and gas industry- planning only.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
Environmental, social, and corporate governance disclosure communications- planning only. SEC communications and Request for Information responses on climate related financial disclosures. Discussion of trade association endorsement: S. 563 Fair Access to Banking Act.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)