MICHAEL TRUNZO

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Opposed the diversion of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to state and utility programs that would encourage fuel switching as proposed in the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and successfully opposed its inclusion in the year-end omnibus spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113). Also successfully advocated sustained funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the omission of CFTC related policy riders under Division A, Title VI of the same.

Advocated for relief from a proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Section 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Supported continued inclusion of higher blending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encouraged support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline proposals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher blending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encouraged support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline proposals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Advocated for relief from a proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Opposed the diversion of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to state and utility programs that would encourage fuel switching as proposed in the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and successfully opposed its inclusion in the year-end omnibus spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113). Also successfully advocated sustained funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the omission of CFTC related policy riders under Division A, Title VI of the same.

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Section 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Advocated for relief from a proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Supported H.R.2077 and regulatory relief for motor carriers under Section 131-134 of the House Version of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.2577). Also supported general regulatory relief provisions found in Section 131-135 of the Senate substitute amendment to H.R.2577, Title XXXII and XXIII of the Drive Act 9H.R.22) and draft surface transportation reauthorization in the House.

Advocated for relief from a proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Supported H.R. 2077 and regulatory relief for motor carriers under section31-134 of the house version of the transportation, housing and urban development, and related agencies appropriation act (H.R.2577). Also supported similar provisions found in section 131-135 of the senate substitute amendment to H.R.2577. Communicated the same priorities with respect to draft legislation to modify and extend federal highway and motor carrier safety programs last reauthorized under the moving ahead for progress in the 21st century act (Pub.L112-141).

Advocated for relief from a proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from a proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Expressed concerns with respect to the pending rule to establish speculative position limits for commodities (RIN 3038-AD99). Comminicated general priorities regarding draft Senate legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).Opposed the "Commodity End-user Relief Act" (H.R.2289).

Continued support for meaningful speculative position limits for commodities (RIN 3038-AD99). Communicated general priorities regarding draft Senate legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), including strengthened customer protections for commodity hedgers. Opposed the House CFTC reauthorization bill, known as the "Commodity End user Relief Act" (HR.2289), over of concern for the expansion of cost benefit requirements under Section 202, changes to judicial review proceeding under Section 210 and cross-border regulation of derivatives under Section 214.

Continued support for meaningful speculative position limits for commodities (RIN 3038-AD99). Communicated general priorities regarding draft Senate legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), including strengthened customer protections for commodity hedgers. Opposed the House CFTC reauthorization bill, known as the "Commodity End user Relief Act" (HR.2289), over of concern for the expansion of cost benefit requirements under Section 202, changes to judicial review proceeding under Section 210 and cross-border regulation of derivatives under Section 214.

Expresses concerns with respect to the pending rule to establish speculative position limits for commodities (RIN 3038-AD99). Communicated general priorities regarding draft Senate legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Commission (CFTC). Opposed the "Commodity End-user Relief Act" (H.R.2289).

Continued support for meaningful speculative position limits for commodities (RIN 3038-AD99). Communicated general priorities regarding draft Senate legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), including strengthened customer protections for commodity hedgers. Opposed the House CFTC reauthorization bill, known as the "Commodity End user Relief Act" (HR.2289), over of concern for the expansion of cost benefit requirements under Section 202, changes to judicial review proceeding under Section 210 and cross-border regulation of derivatives under Section 214.

Supported H.R.2077 and regulatory relief for motor carriers under Section 131-134 of the House Version of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.2577). Also supported general regulatory relief provisions found in Section 131-135 of the Senate substitute amendment to H.R.2577, Title XXXII and XXIII of the Drive Act 9H.R.22) and draft surface transportation reauthorization in the House.

Supported H.R. 2077 and regulatory relief for motor carriers under section31-134 of the house version of the transportation, housing and urban development, and related agencies appropriation act (H.R.2577). Also supported similar provisions found in section 131-135 of the senate substitute amendment to H.R.2577. Communicated the same priorities with respect to draft legislation to modify and extend federal highway and motor carrier safety programs last reauthorized under the moving ahead for progress in the 21st century act (Pub.L112-141).

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Supported the Keystone XL Pipeline Act(HR.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Provided input to Congress on forthcoming comprehensive energy legislation, particularly regarding the storage, transmission and transportation of energy. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LUHELP).

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable fuels Standard and the inclusion of biodiesel-blends as a back-up fuel in the EPA's clean energy plan. Supported the Keystone XL pipeline Approval Act (H.R.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Advocated for removal of the word "Bioheat" from the draft Energy Policy Modernization Act (S.2012). Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Supported the "Save American Workers Act" (H.R.30), the "Forty Hours Is Full Time Act" (s.30) and other draft legislation and amendments to modify the definition of "full time" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub.L.111-148) from 30 to 40 hours per week.

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Supported the Keystone XL Pipeline Act(HR.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Provided input to Congress on forthcoming comprehensive energy legislation, particularly regarding the storage, transmission and transportation of energy. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LUHELP).

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable fuels Standard and the inclusion of biodiesel-blends as a back-up fuel in the EPA's clean energy plan. Supported the Keystone XL pipeline Approval Act (H.R.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Advocated for removal of the word "Bioheat" from the draft Energy Policy Modernization Act (S.2012). Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Supported the America's Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.636) and other legislative efforts to make Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation permanent. General support for the extension of the biodiesel tax credit.

Supported continued inclusion of higher blending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encouraged support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline proposals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher blending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encouraged support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline proposals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Supported the Keystone XL Pipeline Act(HR.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Provided input to Congress on forthcoming comprehensive energy legislation, particularly regarding the storage, transmission and transportation of energy. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LUHELP).

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable fuels Standard and the inclusion of biodiesel-blends as a back-up fuel in the EPA's clean energy plan. Supported the Keystone XL pipeline Approval Act (H.R.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Advocated for removal of the word "Bioheat" from the draft Energy Policy Modernization Act (S.2012). Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on proposed rules that would increase energy efficiency standards for newly manufactured furnaces and boilers (RINs 1904-AC88 and 1904-AD20). Monitored related legislation, including S.1029 and section 519 of H.R.2028.

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Section 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Supported the America's Small Business Tax Relief (H>R>636) and other legislative efforts to make Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation permanent. General Support for the extension of the biodiesel tax credit. expressed concerns with proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit under Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946) and supported Sections 125 (Extension of Bonus Depreciation) and 127 (Extension and modification of increased expensing limitations and treatment of certain real property as section 179 property) of the same.

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Section 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sought additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015,80 Fed. Reg. 17222); and sought inclusion of a temporary delay of a final rule in S.2012, S.1029, Section 519 of H.R.2028 and draft comprehensive energy legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable fuels Standard and the inclusion of biodiesel-blends as a back-up fuel in the EPA's clean energy plan. Supported the Keystone XL pipeline Approval Act (H.R.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Advocated for removal of the word "Bioheat" from the draft Energy Policy Modernization Act (S.2012). Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Supported the "Save American Workers Act 9H.R.30), the "Forty Hours is Full Time Axt" (S.30) and other draft legislation and amendments to modify the definition of "full time" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub.L.111-148) from 30 to 40 hours per week.

Supported the "Save American Workers Act 9H.R.30), the "Forty Hours is Full Time Axt" (S.30) and other draft legislation and amendments to modify the definition of "full time" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub.L.111-148) from 30 to 40 hours per week.

Supported the "Save American Workers Act" (H.R.30), the "Forty Hours Is Full Time Act" (s.30) and other draft legislation and amendments to modify the definition of "full time" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub.L.111-148) from 30 to 40 hours per week.

Supported the "Save American Workers Act 9H.R.30), the "Forty Hours is Full Time Axt" (S.30) and other draft legislation and amendments to modify the definition of "full time" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub.L.111-148) from 30 to 40 hours per week.

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Supported the Keystone XL Pipeline Act(HR.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Provided input to Congress on forthcoming comprehensive energy legislation, particularly regarding the storage, transmission and transportation of energy. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program LUHELP).

General support for an increase in volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable fuels Standard and the inclusion of biodiesel-blends as a back-up fuel in the EPA's clean energy plan. Supported the Keystone XL pipeline Approval Act (H.R.3 and S.1) and opposed the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.161). Supported the "LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act" (H.R.351 and S.33). Advocated for removal of the word "Bioheat" from the draft Energy Policy Modernization Act (S.2012). Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).