JOY DITTO

Discussed the need to monitor implementation of H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, and geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Lobbied on S. 1846, the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2016/H.R. 1073, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Sought to preserve the current NERC-FERC model for grid security regulations. Lobbied in support of protecting consumers interests in regional transmission organizations and independent system operator markets. Discussed implications of the expansion of the California ISO in the West for public power utilities.

Supported the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and opposed provisions and legislation to tax municipal bonds. Monitored impacts of sequestration on Build America Bonds (BABs). Advocated on H.R. 2209, to require the federal bonding agencies to treat municipal bonds as high quality liquid assets.

Expressed support for efforts to update the Endangered Species Act. Supported legislation (S. 2446, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016). Advocated in support of H.R. 2576 and S. 697 to update the Toxic Substance Control Act.

Supported bills to ensure regulatory relief for hydro facilities. Supported language in the House and Senate energy bills to streamline hydro and relicensing for all sites of hydro facilities. Discussed the need for DOE funding of small modular nuclear reactors. Discussed the issue of mandatory conditioning during the hydropower licensing/relicensing process. Lobbied on H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, and S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848 and H.R. 5303)on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on the implications of how DOE calculates its source-site factor on public power(DE-FOA-00015812).

Expressed opposition to modifying or eliminating tax-exempt financing in any budget proposal, including FY 2017 Administration proposal to cap deductions at 28 percent for higher income earners. Expressed support for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Advocated on H.R. 2898 and S. 1894 re: allocation of costs at Bureau of Reclamation Hydropower Facilities.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation of H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, and geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Lobbied on S. 1846, the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2016/H.R. 1073, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Sought to preserve the current NERC-FERC model for grid security regulations. Lobbied in support of protecting consumers interests in regional transmission organizations and independent system operator markets. Discussed implications of the expansion of the California ISO in the West for public power utilities.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation for H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses, and emergency coal fuel supplies. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Opposed amendments to federalize distributed generation. Supported amendments to modify or eliminate Section 1222 of EPAct05. Expressed support for the inclusion of language to ensure the ability of public power to self-supply in S. 2012. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Reviewed and provided feedback to Senate Commerce Committee staff on a discussion draft re: space weather.

Supported the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and opposed provisions and legislation to tax municipal bonds. Lobbied in support of including a fix to the nuclear production tax credit in the tax title of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill -- H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act/S. 2658 -- FAA Reauthorization. Also lobbied on the need to fix the nuclear production tax credit outside of FAA legislation. Lobbied on potential impact of Internal Revenue Service proposed regulation on the definition of political subdivision (Reg-129067-15.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation for H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses, and emergency coal fuel supplies. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Opposed amendments to federalize distributed generation. Supported amendments to modify or eliminate Section 1222 of EPAct05. Expressed support for the inclusion of language to ensure the ability of public power to self-supply in S. 2012. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Reviewed and provided feedback to Senate Commerce Committee staff on a discussion draft re: space weather.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation of H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, and geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Lobbied on S. 1846, the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2016/H.R. 1073, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Sought to preserve the current NERC-FERC model for grid security regulations. Lobbied in support of protecting consumers interests in regional transmission organizations and independent system operator markets. Discussed implications of the expansion of the California ISO in the West for public power utilities.

Supported bills to ensure regulatory relief for hydro facilities. Supported language in the House and Senate energy bills to streamline hydro and relicensing for all sites of hydro facilities. Discussed the need for DOE funding of small modular nuclear reactors. Discussed the issue of mandatory conditioning during the hydropower licensing/relicensing process. Lobbied on H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, and S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848 and H.R. 5303)on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on the implications of how DOE calculates its source-site factor on public power(DE-FOA-00015812).

Discussed the need to monitor implementation of H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, and geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Lobbied on S. 1846, the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2016/H.R. 1073, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Sought to preserve the current NERC-FERC model for grid security regulations. Lobbied in support of protecting consumers interests in regional transmission organizations and independent system operator markets. Discussed implications of the expansion of the California ISO in the West for public power utilities.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation for H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses, and emergency coal fuel supplies. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Opposed amendments to federalize distributed generation. Supported amendments to modify or eliminate Section 1222 of EPAct05. Expressed support for the inclusion of language to ensure the ability of public power to self-supply in S. 2012. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Reviewed and provided feedback to Senate Commerce Committee staff on a discussion draft re: space weather.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation of H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, and geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Lobbied on S. 1846, the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2016/H.R. 1073, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Sought to preserve the current NERC-FERC model for grid security regulations. Lobbied in support of protecting consumers interests in regional transmission organizations and independent system operator markets. Discussed implications of the expansion of the California ISO in the West for public power utilities.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation for H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses, and emergency coal fuel supplies. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Opposed amendments to federalize distributed generation. Supported amendments to modify or eliminate Section 1222 of EPAct05. Expressed support for the inclusion of language to ensure the ability of public power to self-supply in S. 2012. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Reviewed and provided feedback to Senate Commerce Committee staff on a discussion draft re: space weather.

Lobbied on provisions in H.R. 527/S.1536, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act regarding definition of small governmental entities.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation of H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, and geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Lobbied on S. 1846, the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2016/H.R. 1073, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Sought to preserve the current NERC-FERC model for grid security regulations. Lobbied in support of protecting consumers interests in regional transmission organizations and independent system operator markets. Discussed implications of the expansion of the California ISO in the West for public power utilities.

Expressed opposition to modifying or eliminating tax-exempt financing in any budget proposal, including FY 2017 Administration proposal to cap deductions at 28 percent for higher income earners. Expressed support for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Advocated on H.R. 2898 and S. 1894 re: allocation of costs at Bureau of Reclamation Hydropower Facilities.

Supported bills to ensure regulatory relief for hydro facilities. Supported language in the House and Senate energy bills to streamline hydro and relicensing for all sites of hydro facilities. Discussed the need for DOE funding of small modular nuclear reactors. Discussed the issue of mandatory conditioning during the hydropower licensing/relicensing process. Lobbied on H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, and S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848 and H.R. 5303)on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on the implications of how DOE calculates its source-site factor on public power(DE-FOA-00015812).

Discussed the need to monitor implementation of H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, and geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, grid security, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Lobbied on S. 1846, the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2016/H.R. 1073, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Sought to preserve the current NERC-FERC model for grid security regulations. Lobbied in support of protecting consumers interests in regional transmission organizations and independent system operator markets. Discussed implications of the expansion of the California ISO in the West for public power utilities.

Discussed the need to monitor implementation for H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses, and emergency coal fuel supplies. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Opposed amendments to federalize distributed generation. Supported amendments to modify or eliminate Section 1222 of EPAct05. Expressed support for the inclusion of language to ensure the ability of public power to self-supply in S. 2012. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Reviewed and provided feedback to Senate Commerce Committee staff on a discussion draft re: space weather.

Expressed support for efforts to update the Endangered Species Act. Supported legislation (S. 2446, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016). Advocated in support of H.R. 2576 and S. 697 to update the Toxic Substance Control Act.

Supported the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and opposed provisions and legislation to tax municipal bonds. Lobbied in support of including a fix to the nuclear production tax credit in the tax title of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill -- H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act/S. 2658 -- FAA Reauthorization. Also lobbied on the need to fix the nuclear production tax credit outside of FAA legislation. Lobbied on potential impact of Internal Revenue Service proposed regulation on the definition of political subdivision (Reg-129067-15.

Supported bills to ensure regulatory relief for hydro facilities. Supported language in the House and Senate energy bills to streamline hydro and relicensing for all sites of hydro facilities. Discussed the need for DOE funding of small modular nuclear reactors. Discussed the issue of mandatory conditioning during the hydropower licensing/relicensing process. Lobbied on H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, and S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (S. 2848 and H.R. 5303)on the allocation of costs at federal hydropower facilities. Lobbied on the implications of how DOE calculates its source-site factor on public power(DE-FOA-00015812).

Discussed the need to monitor implementation for H.R. 2029, the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, and H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Discussed issues of importance to public power in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability. Discussed issues of importance to public power in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, including provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, geomagnetic disturbances/electromagnetic pulses, and emergency coal fuel supplies. Lobbied in support of S. 2012. Opposed amendments to federalize distributed generation. Supported amendments to modify or eliminate Section 1222 of EPAct05. Expressed support for the inclusion of language to ensure the ability of public power to self-supply in S. 2012. Advocated on the need for small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act to get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, includes language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed concerns about regional transmission organizations markets, including a proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Discussed issues surrounding distributed generation and concerns with attempts to federalize what is a state/local jurisdictional issue. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated in favor of H.R 2984, the Fair RATES Act re: FERC regulations. Discussed DOEs Quadrennial Energy Review 1.2. Reviewed and provided feedback to Senate Commerce Committee staff on a discussion draft re: space weather.

Expressed support for efforts to update the Endangered Species Act. Supported legislation (S. 2446, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2016). Advocated in support of H.R. 2576 and S. 697 to update the Toxic Substance Control Act.

Discussed APPAs comments to EPA on its proposed Federal Plan and model trading rule (EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602). Also discussed the impact of the final Clean Power Plan on public power, and concerns regarding the final ozone rule. Opposed to EPA's final Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S.J. Res. 22, disapproval of the Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act.

Supported bills to ensure regulatory relief for hydro facilities. Supported language in the House and Senate energy bills development to streamline hydro and relicensing for all sites of hydro facilities. Monitored agency implementation of hydro bills that passed in the 113th Congress (H.R. 678, H.R. 267). Discussed Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and nuclear waste issues. Discussed the need for DOE funding of small modular nuclear reactors. Discussed the issue of mandatory conditioning during the hydropower licensing/relicensing process.

Supported bills to ensure regulatory relief for hydro facilities. Supported language in the House and Senate energy bills development to streamline hydro and relicensing for all sites of hydro facilities. Monitored agency implementation of hydro bills that passed in the 113th Congress (H.R. 678, H.R. 267). Discussed Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and nuclear waste issues. Discussed the need for DOE funding of small modular nuclear reactors. Discussed the issue of mandatory conditioning during the hydropower licensing/relicensing process.

Lobbied on provisions in H.R. 527/S.1536, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act regarding definition of small governmental entities.

Expressed strong concerns about EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns about docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S.J. Res. 23, S.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 71, and H.J. Res. 72, disapproval resolutions on EPA rules to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from new and existing plants. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. Supported H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Expressed strong concerns about EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns about docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S.J. Res. 23, S.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 71, and H.J. Res. 72, disapproval resolutions on EPA rules to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from new and existing plants. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. Supported H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Monitored H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act and passed the House. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - HR 161, which passed the House

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Support legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 15. Opposed to EPA proposed Clean Power Plan and briefed House and Senate staff on financial impacts of the proposed rule. Discussed concept of reliability safety valve for proposed rules that will impact grid reliability. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Expressed support for H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act. Expressed concerns about S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Supported legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed out of the House on July 22. Expressed strong concerns on EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns on docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Expressed support for H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015. Monitored H.R. 2576, the House of Representatives update to the Toxic Substance Control Act and advocated for passage in the House and Senate.

Support legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Opposed to EPA proposed Clean Power Plan and briefed House and Senate staff on financial impacts of the proposed rule. Discussed concept of reliability safety valve for proposed rules that will impact grid reliability. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act.

Monitored issues related to the Endangered Species Act -- support efforts to review the law and improve it. Supported legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Monitored H.R. 2576, the House of Representatives update to the Toxic Substance Control Act and advocated for passage in the House and Senate. Monitored and advocated for passage of S.697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.

Expressed strong concerns about EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns about docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S.J. Res. 23, S.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 71, and H.J. Res. 72, disapproval resolutions on EPA rules to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from new and existing plants. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. Supported H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Supported legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed out of the House on July 22. Expressed strong concerns on EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns on docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Expressed support for H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015. Monitored H.R. 2576, the House of Representatives update to the Toxic Substance Control Act and advocated for passage in the House and Senate.

Support legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 15. Opposed to EPA proposed Clean Power Plan and briefed House and Senate staff on financial impacts of the proposed rule. Discussed concept of reliability safety valve for proposed rules that will impact grid reliability. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Expressed support for H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act. Expressed concerns about S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Monitored issues related to the Endangered Species Act -- support efforts to review the law and improve it. Supported legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste. Monitored H.R. 2576, the House of Representatives update to the Toxic Substance Control Act and advocated for passage in the House and Senate. Monitored and advocated for passage of S.697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.

Supported legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed out of the House on July 22. Expressed strong concerns on EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns on docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Expressed support for H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015. Monitored H.R. 2576, the House of Representatives update to the Toxic Substance Control Act and advocated for passage in the House and Senate.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Monitored H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act and passed the House. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - HR 161, which passed the House

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Monitored H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act and passed the House. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - HR 161, which passed the House

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Monitored issues related to electric vehicles, particularly regarding funding issues. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Worked to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Monitored H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act and passed the House. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - HR 161, which passed the House

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed strong concerns about EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns about docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S.J. Res. 23, S.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 71, and H.J. Res. 72, disapproval resolutions on EPA rules to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from new and existing plants. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. Supported H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Supported legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed out of the House on July 22. Expressed strong concerns on EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns on docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Expressed support for H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015. Monitored H.R. 2576, the House of Representatives update to the Toxic Substance Control Act and advocated for passage in the House and Senate.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Supported legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed out of the House on July 22. Expressed strong concerns on EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns on docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, which passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Expressed support for H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015. Monitored H.R. 2576, the House of Representatives update to the Toxic Substance Control Act and advocated for passage in the House and Senate.

Expressed strong concerns about EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the impact on public power. Relayed our concerns about docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602. Also, discussed our concerns regarding ozone NAAQS rules. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Supported S.J. Res. 23, S.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 71, and H.J. Res. 72, disapproval resolutions on EPA rules to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from new and existing plants. Supported S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. Supported H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and companion legislation S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Support legislation (H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015) re: EPA regulation of coal ash as a non-hazardous waste, which passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 15. Opposed to EPA proposed Clean Power Plan and briefed House and Senate staff on financial impacts of the proposed rule. Discussed concept of reliability safety valve for proposed rules that will impact grid reliability. Opposed to EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. rule under the Clean Water Act. Expressed support for H.R. 2042 Ratepayer Protection Act. Expressed concerns about S. 1324, the Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Monitored information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Opposed to H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. Continued support of revised energy efficiency legislation - S. 535, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015, S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015, H.R. 906, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869. which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, that included provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, reliability, self-supply, wholesale energy markets, and workforce development. Also, advocated for positions to be included in the drafting process of S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. APPA supports underlying emergency authority sections in both bills, but think cost-recovery is duplicative and unnecessary. APPA believes states need preemption from sunshine law application to targeted critical infrastructure information. APPA supports FERC review of reliability implications of major rules. APPA supports streamlining of hydropower licensing reform processes. APPA opposes codification of PJM performance capacity rules. APPA supports provisions to ensure public powers ability to self-supply its own customers. APPA supports pipeline permitting reform and workforce development provisions. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act. Advocated for SEPA rate proposal regarding cost allocation at the Center Hill and Wolf Creek dams. Provisions related to cost allocation of federally-owned dams. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures.

Advocated for passage of information sharing legislation such as the S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, and H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Advocated for public power language in conference committee and supported cybersecurity bill in omnibus appropriations bill. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities that are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Supported H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act. Advocated for grid security provisions from H.R. 8 to be included in this bill once the amendment was filed; negotiated with House and Senate to retain in H.R. 22. Opposed H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015, and S.1846, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, and for other purposes. S. 720, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 and H.R. 873, a bill to promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007 of S. 869, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. Advocated for specific positions to be included in H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, which has provisions on capacity markets, cybersecurity, distributed generation, energy efficiency, hydropower licensing reform, pipeline permitting, and reliability. Opposed certain distributed generation/PURPA amendments to H.R. 8 during floor consideration. Also, advocated on similar issues in S. 2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Continued working to ensure that small utilities that are defined as small businesses under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act, included language to fix Small Business Administration size standard issue. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, that was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill such that it remains at state/local issue. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Supported the continued use of tax-exempt financing for municipal/public power purposes, and opposed provisions and legislation to tax municipal bonds. Monitored impacts of sequestration on Build America Bonds (BABs). Expressed support for S. 485, the APPROVAL ACT, Assuring Private Property Rights Over Vast Access to Land Act.

Expressed concerns about or opposition to markets issues related to regional transmission organizations, including proposed energy imbalance market and existing mandatory capacity markets. Encouraged oversight of FERC more generally. Continued support of revised Senate energy efficiency bill, S. 535, H.R. 906, H.R. 873 and S. 720 Discussed potential legislation to ensure that federal agencies take electric reliability into consideration when developing regulations. Discussed potential comprehensive energy legislation with House and Senate staff. Continued working to ensure small utilities that are defined as small businesses under SBREFA get appropriate consideration under any pending and future EPA and FERC regulations. Worked to ensure that S. 1536, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 527, which modified the Regulatory Flexibility Act included language to fix SBA size standard issue. Supported efforts to delete Section 433 of EISA 2007, which mandates that all federal buildings use no fossil fuel by 2030. While not a federal issue, discussed issues surrounding distributed generation (namely, rooftop solar) with DOE staff and with some offices on Capitol Hill. Discussed the Quadrennial Energy Review (and its focus on distribution, transmission and storage of energy) with DOE and the White House and submitted statements and other materials related to that process. Discussed the need for enhanced liability protection for electric utilities who are subject to a cybersecurity attack. Briefed Senate and House staff on the physical security of the electric system, and opposed additional legislation resulting in greater regulation. Discussed the issue of the availability of spare transformers with DOE and others. Monitored information sharing legislation such as Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, S. 754, H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015. Expressed support for Pompeo pipeline permitting bill - H.R. 161, which passed the House. Expressed support for H.R. 2358, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act. Expressed support for H.R. 1073, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and S. 1241, the Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015. Monitored Southeastern Federal Power Administration Rate making procedures. Heavily engaged in pending House energy bill discussion draft on topics that include FERCs role in reviewing rule makings with significant impact on reliability; emergency authority to bulk power systems; hydro relicensing reform; and energy markets issues. In the Senate, also engaged in energy bill process, with specific positions on pending bills included below. S. 1221, the Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Expressed opposition to S. 1233, the PURPA PLUS Act, S. 1264, the Electricity Standard Act, S. 1434, the Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015, S. 1213, the Free Market Energy Bill Act of 2015. Expressed opposition to S. 1063, the American Energy Efficiency Act and S. 1202, the Heat Efficiency through Applied Technology Act. Supported S. 1405, the Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015.