BRYSON WONG

Discussed potential cyber vulnerabilities that could arise from the supply chain and the need to ensure equipment used on the electric grid is secure. Discussed APPAs cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DE-OE-0000811), Improving the Cyber Resiliency and Security Posture of Public Power, and how APPA is using funding to work with its members to improve their cyber hygiene. Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cyber and physical security through the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council. Provided feedback and support for H.R. 2114, the State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. Provided feedback on draft legislation, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act, which would direct cyber research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Provided feedback on S. 881, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act, which would among other things safeguard infrastructure from space weather events. Discussed public powers concerns about rising transmission costs and the need for a proper determination about whether a project upgrade is actually needed. Discussed FERC docket RM 18-09 and the need for state and local regulators to be able to consent to aggregation of DERs on distribution systems in their jurisdictions. Also discussed the particular burdens the proposed rule would have on small utilities. Discussed developments in Western markets, including the impact of PG&Es bankruptcy on Western Market participants. Discussed support for the inclusion of language to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process in an energy title to an infrastructure bill or as stand-alone legislation. Discussed support for language in draft legislation to carve out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed support for the inclusion of language in an energy title of an infrastructure bill to fund pilot projects on advanced distribution system management technologies. Discussed support for the inclusion of language to improve the siting of interstate natural gas pipelines in an energy title of an infrastructure bill. Discussed concerns with mandatory capacity markets in the Eastern RTOs and the need to ensure public powers ability to self-supply power in those markets. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed support for H.R. 1502, the PURPA Modernization Act.

Lobbied in support of repealing and replacing of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act -- S. 1245/H.R. 2664. Discussed efforts by public power utilities to promote energy efficiency. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Expressed support for S. 674, the Clean Corridors Act of 2019, and the inclusion of similar language in an infrastructure bill. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for spent nuclear waste. Discussed the importance of small modular reactors and the development of new nuclear to help address climate change. Discussed H.R. 3136, Storage and Transportation of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2019. Provided feedback on draft legislation to provide federally subsidized loans to utilities offering home energy efficiency loans to customers.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Discussed the Upper Colorado and San Juan Fish Recovery programs and how they help public power utilities in the West with ESA compliance. Expressed support for the reauthorization of the Recovery Implementation Program in S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act. Discussed the need for congressional oversight of the Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) and U.S. Forest Services implementation of the vegetation management provisions included in P.L. 115-141. Discussed the need for consistency between BLM regions and between BLM and the U.S. Forest Service in their implementation of the vegetation management provisions included in P.L. 115-141. Expressed support for reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act.

Lobbied in support of repealing and replacing of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act -- S. 1245/H.R. 2664. Discussed efforts by public power utilities to promote energy efficiency. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Expressed support for S. 674, the Clean Corridors Act of 2019, and the inclusion of similar language in an infrastructure bill. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for spent nuclear waste. Discussed the importance of small modular reactors and the development of new nuclear to help address climate change. Discussed H.R. 3136, Storage and Transportation of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2019. Provided feedback on draft legislation to provide federally subsidized loans to utilities offering home energy efficiency loans to customers.

Lobbied in support of repealing and replacing of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in draft legislation. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Expressed support for S. 674, the Clean Corridors Act of 2019, and the inclusion of similar language in an infrastructure bill. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for spent nuclear waste. Discussed S. 903, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act.

Discussed potential cyber vulnerabilities that could arise from the supply chain and the need to ensure equipment used on the electric grid is secure. Discussed APPAs cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DE-OE-0000811), Improving the Cyber Resiliency and Security Posture of Public Power, and how APPA is using funding to work with its members to improve their cyber hygiene. Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 359, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cyber and physical security through the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council. Provided feedback and support for H.R. 2114, the State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. Provided feedback on draft legislation, the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act, which would direct cyber research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Provided feedback on S. 881, the Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act, which would among other things safeguard infrastructure from space weather events. Discussed public powers concerns about rising transmission costs and the need for a proper determination about whether a project upgrade is actually needed. Discussed FERC docket RM 18-09 and the need for state and local regulators to be able to consent to aggregation of DERs on distribution systems in their jurisdictions. Also discussed the particular burdens the proposed rule would have on small utilities. Discussed developments in Western markets, including the impact of PG&Es bankruptcy on Western Market participants. Discussed support for the inclusion of language to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process in an energy title to an infrastructure bill or as stand-alone legislation. Discussed support for language in draft legislation to carve out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed support for the inclusion of language in an energy title of an infrastructure bill to fund pilot projects on advanced distribution system management technologies. Discussed support for the inclusion of language to improve the siting of interstate natural gas pipelines in an energy title of an infrastructure bill. Discussed concerns with mandatory capacity markets in the Eastern RTOs and the need to ensure public powers ability to self-supply power in those markets. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed support for H.R. 1502, the PURPA Modernization Act.

Lobbied in support of repealing and replacing of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in draft legislation. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Expressed support for S. 674, the Clean Corridors Act of 2019, and the inclusion of similar language in an infrastructure bill. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for spent nuclear waste. Discussed S. 903, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste. Expressed support for H.R. 1320, the NUKE Act, and H.R. 6140, the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act -- bills that would address challenges facing the nuclear industry.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for nuclear waste, including the development of Yucca Mountain. Discussed the Administration's efforts to use the Defense Production Act to support nuclear and coal-fired power plants.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste. Expressed support for H.R. 1320, the NUKE Act, and H.R. 6140, the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act -- bills that would address challenges facing the nuclear industry.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Lobbied in support of funding for the Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems program at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018. Expressed opposition to the President's FY 2019 proposal to divest the transmission assets of the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and Tennessee Valley Authority and to change PMA rates from cost based to market based. Lobbied in support of an amendment to H.R. 5895, the Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019, to prohibit the use of funds to carry out privatization of the PMAs and/or TVA. Expressed opposition to an amendment to H.R. 5895 that would reduce Western Area Power Administration Administrator Mark Gabriel's salary to $1 (Holman rule). Expressed opposition to the Administration's proposal to privatize the PMAs and TVA in its report on reorganizing and reforming the government. Expressed support for funding for restoration of Yucca Mountain as a permanent repository for spent nuclear fuel in H.R. 5895, the Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Lobbied against the inclusion of language on service territory. Supported provisions in the bill on vegetation management-- H.R. 2 and S. 3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S. Provided feedback on ESA reform legislation by Senator John Barrasso. Discussed the need for species protections to not be overly burdensome on public power utilities. Provided feedback on H.R. 6354, the STORAGE Act, to amend the ESA to prohibit the Departments of the Interior and Commerce from designating as critical habitat an area in a water storage, diversion, or delivery facility where habitat is periodically created and destroyed as a result of changes in water levels caused by the operation of the facility. Discussed how reviews conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impact public power utilities and support for improving the NEPA implementation process.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Provided feedback on H.R. 2916, the FISH Act, that would consolidate ESA responsibilities for the Departments of Commerce and Interior. Provided feedback on H.R. 2083, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act. Expressed support for legislation that would protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Provided feedback on draft ESA reform bill by Senate EPW Committee Chairman Barrasso. Discussed proposal to extend compliance deadlines in the Coal Combustion Residuals rule -- EPA-HQ-OLEM-2017-0286.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Provided feedback on H.R. 2916, the FISH Act, that would consolidate ESA responsibilities for the Departments of Commerce and Interior. Provided feedback on H.R. 2083, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act. Expressed support for legislation that would protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Provided feedback on draft ESA reform bill by Senate EPW Committee Chairman Barrasso. Discussed proposal to extend compliance deadlines in the Coal Combustion Residuals rule -- EPA-HQ-OLEM-2017-0286.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation now enacted into law, P.L. 115-141, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Provided feedback on S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Interstate Act of 2017. Expressed concerns with the provisions on model standards. Met with FERC on reliability issues and discussed RM 19-10. Met with FERC on generator interconnection policies in Midcontinent ISO.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste. Expressed support for H.R. 1320, the NUKE Act, and H.R. 6140, the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act -- bills that would address challenges facing the nuclear industry.

Expressed support for H.R. 3128, legislation to amend the New Source Review provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S. Provided feedback on ESA reform legislation by Senator John Barrasso. Discussed the need for species protections to not be overly burdensome on public power utilities. Provided feedback on H.R. 6354, the STORAGE Act, to amend the ESA to prohibit the Departments of the Interior and Commerce from designating as critical habitat an area in a water storage, diversion, or delivery facility where habitat is periodically created and destroyed as a result of changes in water levels caused by the operation of the facility. Discussed how reviews conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impact public power utilities and support for improving the NEPA implementation process.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S. Provided feedback on ESA reform legislation by Senator John Barrasso. Discussed the need for species protections to not be overly burdensome on public power utilities. Provided feedback on H.R. 6354, the STORAGE Act, to amend the ESA to prohibit the Departments of the Interior and Commerce from designating as critical habitat an area in a water storage, diversion, or delivery facility where habitat is periodically created and destroyed as a result of changes in water levels caused by the operation of the facility. Discussed how reviews conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impact public power utilities and support for improving the NEPA implementation process.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation now enacted into law, P.L. 115-141, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Provided feedback on S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Interstate Act of 2017. Expressed concerns with the provisions on model standards. Met with FERC on reliability issues and discussed RM 19-10. Met with FERC on generator interconnection policies in Midcontinent ISO.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Expressed opposition to the President's fiscal year (FY) 2019 proposal to divest the transmission assets of the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and to change PMA rates from cost based to market based. Lobbied in support of report language in to H.R. 5895, the Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019, expressing opposition to the sale of the PMAs and/or TVA and their assets. Also supported language in the bill aimed at stopping the court-ordered spill on the Federal Columbia River Power System. Expressed opposition to the Administration's proposal to privatize the PMAs and TVA in its report on reorganizing and reforming the government. Provided feedback on draft legislation to establish a revolving fund at the Army Corps of Engineers for the Southwestern Power Administration. Expressed support for funding for restoration of Yucca Mountain as a permanent repository for spent nuclear fuel in H.R. 5895, the Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019.

Lobbied in support of funding for the Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems program at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018. Expressed opposition to the President's FY 2019 proposal to divest the transmission assets of the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and Tennessee Valley Authority and to change PMA rates from cost based to market based. Lobbied in support of an amendment to H.R. 5895, the Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019, to prohibit the use of funds to carry out privatization of the PMAs and/or TVA. Expressed opposition to an amendment to H.R. 5895 that would reduce Western Area Power Administration Administrator Mark Gabriel's salary to $1 (Holman rule). Expressed opposition to the Administration's proposal to privatize the PMAs and TVA in its report on reorganizing and reforming the government. Expressed support for funding for restoration of Yucca Mountain as a permanent repository for spent nuclear fuel in H.R. 5895, the Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste. Expressed support for H.R. 1320, the NUKE Act, and H.R. 6140, the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act -- bills that would address challenges facing the nuclear industry.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S. Provided feedback on ESA reform legislation by Senator John Barrasso. Discussed the need for species protections to not be overly burdensome on public power utilities. Provided feedback on H.R. 6354, the STORAGE Act, to amend the ESA to prohibit the Departments of the Interior and Commerce from designating as critical habitat an area in a water storage, diversion, or delivery facility where habitat is periodically created and destroyed as a result of changes in water levels caused by the operation of the facility. Discussed how reviews conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impact public power utilities and support for improving the NEPA implementation process.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation now enacted into law, P.L. 115-141, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Provided feedback on S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Interstate Act of 2017. Expressed concerns with the provisions on model standards. Met with FERC on reliability issues and discussed RM 19-10. Met with FERC on generator interconnection policies in Midcontinent ISO.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation now enacted into law, P.L. 115-141, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Provided feedback on S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Interstate Act of 2017. Expressed concerns with the provisions on model standards. Met with FERC on reliability issues and discussed RM 19-10. Met with FERC on generator interconnection policies in Midcontinent ISO.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste. Expressed support for H.R. 1320, the NUKE Act, and H.R. 6140, the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act -- bills that would address challenges facing the nuclear industry.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for nuclear waste, including the development of Yucca Mountain. Discussed the Administration's efforts to use the Defense Production Act to support nuclear and coal-fired power plants.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation now enacted into law, P.L. 115-141, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Provided feedback on S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Interstate Act of 2017. Expressed concerns with the provisions on model standards. Met with FERC on reliability issues and discussed RM 19-10. Met with FERC on generator interconnection policies in Midcontinent ISO.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation now enacted into law, P.L. 115-141, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Provided feedback on S. 1875, the Flexible Grid Interstate Act of 2017. Expressed concerns with the provisions on model standards. Met with FERC on reliability issues and discussed RM 19-10. Met with FERC on generator interconnection policies in Midcontinent ISO.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure product intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Discussed FERC policies on distributed energy resources -- FERC RM 16-23. Discussed FERC policies on use of tariffs in wholesale markets to promote bulk power grid resilience. Discussed support for H.R. 2910, legislation to expedite the permitting of interstate natural gas piplelines. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and FERC intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed FERC's order on grid resiliency -- FERC RM 18-1. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed electric industry's close work with Canada on bulk power system issues.

Lobbied against the inclusion of language on service territory. Supported provisions in the bill on vegetation management-- H.R. 2 and S. 3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S.

Discussed public power's support for modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Expressed support for H.R. 2083/S. 3119, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act, to protect ESA-listed fish species and ratepayers in the Pacific Northwest by addressing sea lion predation in the Columbia River Basin. Expressed support for H.R. 3144, to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Expressed support for H.R. 4465, the Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017, which extends programs that provide ESA-compliance for public power utilities in the Western U.S. Provided feedback on ESA reform legislation by Senator John Barrasso. Discussed the need for species protections to not be overly burdensome on public power utilities. Provided feedback on H.R. 6354, the STORAGE Act, to amend the ESA to prohibit the Departments of the Interior and Commerce from designating as critical habitat an area in a water storage, diversion, or delivery facility where habitat is periodically created and destroyed as a result of changes in water levels caused by the operation of the facility. Discussed how reviews conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impact public power utilities and support for improving the NEPA implementation process.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied on the need for a permanent repository for nuclear waste, including the development of Yucca Mountain. Discussed the Administration's efforts to use the Defense Production Act to support nuclear and coal-fired power plants.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste.

Lobbied in support of including repeal and replacement of Section 433 of Energy Independence and Security Act in S. 385 and H.R. 1443. Lobbied in support of various rebate programs in S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. Discussed electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3052, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendment Act of 2017, legislation to advance both permanent and interim storage for nuclear waste. Expressed support for H.R. 1320, the NUKE Act, and H.R. 6140, the Advanced Nuclear Fuel Availability Act -- bills that would address challenges facing the nuclear industry.

Provided feedback on and support for H.R. 5240, Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security. Provided feedback on H.R. 5239, Cyber Sense Act of 2018, to establish a volunteer program that identifies and promotes cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk power system. Discussed the need for enhanced background screening of utility employees and provided feedback on draft legislation. Supported legislation to establish the new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at the Department of Energy -- H.R. 5174, Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cybersecurity. Discussed support for legislation to improve the hydropower licensing and relicensing reform process -- H.R. 3043 and provisions in S. 1460. Expressed support for S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals. Discussed language in H.R. 723/S. 239 that carves out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Lobbied in support of wholesale electricity market reforms with focus on capacity markets and protecting customer interests, as well as ensuring public power's right to self-supply. Discussed concerns with any proposed attempts by Congress to federalize rate design and how public power is working with its customers to enable distributed energy resources. Discussed concerns with wholesale markets and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intrusion into energy matters that fall within state/local jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act. Lobbied on the need to protect public power and consumer interests in the potential expansion of the California ISO. Discussed implementation of vegetation management legislation, H.R. 1873, included in H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Lobbied in support of H.R. 587/S. 186, the FAIR Rates Act. Discussed FERC's ongoing review of form 715 submission requirements.