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Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
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XCEL ENERGY INC via XCEL ENERGY, INC
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Source: Senate LDA
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders;Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders). S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; and HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
Expressing the opposition of the Congress to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues;S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition; S 696, The Safe Chemicals Act S 1961, Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act
Expressing the opposition of the Congress to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Expressing the opposition of the Congress to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should hold public listening sessions on regulations targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants in those States most directly impacted by the potential regulations.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should hold public listening sessions on regulations targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants in those States most directly impacted by the potential regulations.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should hold public listening sessions on regulations targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants in those States most directly impacted by the potential regulations.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues;S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition; S 696, The Safe Chemicals Act S 1961, Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. The final FY14 appropriations bill and in FY15 funding requests; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468: Postal Reform Act of 2014.H.R. 475, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.R. 4660, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 4903, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 5016, FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 2534, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. HR. 4923, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. The final FY14 appropriations bill and in FY15 funding requests; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468: Postal Reform Act of 2014.H.R. 475, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.R. 4660, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 4903, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 5016, FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 2534, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. HR. 4923, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final FY 14 omnibus appropriations bill (HR 3547); Monitored Energy language and advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in Appropriations Bills listed on next page:FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468, The Postal Reform Act of 2014
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. The final FY14 appropriations bill and in FY15 funding requests; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468: Postal Reform Act of 2014.H.R. 475, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.R. 4660, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 4903, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 5016, FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 2534, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. HR. 4923, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. The final FY14 appropriations bill and in FY15 funding requests; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468: Postal Reform Act of 2014.H.R. 475, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.R. 4660, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 4903, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 5016, FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 2534, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. HR. 4923, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final FY 14 omnibus appropriations bill (HR 3547); Monitored Energy language and advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in Appropriations Bills listed on next page:FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468, The Postal Reform Act of 2014
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues;S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition; S 696, The Safe Chemicals Act S 1961, Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Resolution, 2014
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act.
To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act"; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes; H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes; H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes; H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders;Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders). S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; and HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes; H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes; H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes; H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders;Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders). S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; and HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act"; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders;Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders). S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; and HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes. S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes. S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act"; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues;S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition; S 696, The Safe Chemicals Act S 1961, Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues;S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition; S 696, The Safe Chemicals Act S 1961, Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders;Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders). S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; and HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act.
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act to require internet publication of basis for determination that species are endangered or threatened; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act (disclosure of expenditures); H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act requiring information disclosure to states and to ensure use of information; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act to conform ESA citizen suits with other existing law; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2084, the Community Protection Act of 2014 requiring draft economic analysis and proposed critical habitat designation to be published at the same time; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues; Draft legislation pertaining to the proposed draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition. S 696: The Safe Chemicals Act S 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act S 1961: Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act H.R. 4024: Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 Draft legislation related to emissions Draft legislation related to reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act to conform ESA citizen suits with other existing law; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2084, the Community Protection Act of 2014 requiring draft economic analysis and proposed critical habitat designation to be published at the same time; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues.
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act to require internet publication of basis for determination that species are endangered or threatened; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act (disclosure of expenditures); H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act requiring information disclosure to states and to ensure use of information; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act to conform ESA citizen suits with other existing law; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2084, the Community Protection Act of 2014 requiring draft economic analysis and proposed critical habitat designation to be published at the same time; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues; Draft legislation pertaining to the proposed draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition. S 696: The Safe Chemicals Act S 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act S 1961: Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act H.R. 4024: Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 Draft legislation related to emissions Draft legislation related to reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Cyber Economic Espionage Accountability Act
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Cyber Economic Espionage Accountability Act
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes; H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes; H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes; H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Cyber Economic Espionage Accountability Act
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act.
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes; H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes; H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes; H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act"; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders;Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders). S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; and HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act"; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2014
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2014
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2014
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2014
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013
Client: XCEL ENERGY INC · Firm: XCEL ENERGY, INC
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. The final FY14 appropriations bill and in FY15 funding requests; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468: Postal Reform Act of 2014.H.R. 475, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.R. 4660, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 4903, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 5016, FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 2534, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. HR. 4923, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act to require internet publication of basis for determination that species are endangered or threatened; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act (disclosure of expenditures); H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act requiring information disclosure to states and to ensure use of information; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act to conform ESA citizen suits with other existing law; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2084, the Community Protection Act of 2014 requiring draft economic analysis and proposed critical habitat designation to be published at the same time; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues; Draft legislation pertaining to the proposed draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition. S 696: The Safe Chemicals Act S 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act S 1961: Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act H.R. 4024: Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 Draft legislation related to emissions Draft legislation related to reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
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Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 4413, the Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act, (derivative end-user protections); H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013;" CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform. HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. The final FY14 appropriations bill and in FY15 funding requests; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468: Postal Reform Act of 2014.H.R. 475, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.R. 4660, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 4903, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 5016, FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 2534, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. HR. 4923, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes.S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act;" Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act to require internet publication of basis for determination that species are endangered or threatened; H.R. 4316, the Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act (disclosure of expenditures); H.R. 4317, the State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act requiring information disclosure to states and to ensure use of information; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act to conform ESA citizen suits with other existing law; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2084, the Community Protection Act of 2014 requiring draft economic analysis and proposed critical habitat designation to be published at the same time; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues; Draft legislation pertaining to the proposed draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition. S 696: The Safe Chemicals Act S 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act S 1961: Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act H.R. 4024: Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 Draft legislation related to emissions Draft legislation related to reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders; support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D);Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders); S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives; S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oHR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 oHR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D); Consumer Renewable Credit, S 1899 and HR 3838.
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; Discussion draft of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (Feinstein-Chambliss); Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756 To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes. H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); H.R. 4645, the Electric Vehicle Charging Offers Modern Utility Terminals for Employees Act; S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act; S. 2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: oS 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oHR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 oS 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 oS 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act oDraft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE oDraft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations oDraft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose the sale of natural gas by the Kilogram. Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: oHR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Tax Extenders;Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate); H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing); Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders). S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; and HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 3814, the Risk Management Certainty Act; H.R. 4267, the Commodity Delivery Relief Act; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilities); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; HR 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act.
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); S. 2065, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Development Act"; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570, Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656, Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259, Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes;Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally. S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes; H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness; HR 2641, To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final FY 14 omnibus appropriations bill (HR 3547); Monitored Energy language and advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in Appropriations Bills listed on next page:FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H. Con. Res. 96, FY 2015 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (budget issues generally, regional haze issues, Low Income Home Energy Assistance); H.J. Res. 106, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution (budget issues generally); Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in S 1468, The Postal Reform Act of 2014
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues;S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishes new above ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014); Draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition; S 696, The Safe Chemicals Act S 1961, Chemical Safety and Waters Protection Act
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 4318, the Endangered Species Litigation Reasonableness Act to conform ESA citizen suits with other existing law; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2084, the Community Protection Act of 2014 requiring draft economic analysis and proposed critical habitat designation to be published at the same time; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues.
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; H. Res. 512, resolution supporting the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes. S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes; H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes; H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes; H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014
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Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; S. 1802, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013, (special entity issues for municipal utilites); Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; H.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 3587, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013; S. 1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; S 1899 and HR 3838, Consumer Renewable Credit.Discussion draft, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform (taxation of derivatives); Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery and energy tax credits); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H.R. 3445, the Stop Deducting Damages Act of 2013; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013; S. 1654, the Government Settlement Transparency and Reform Act; S. 1645, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013 Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act Support incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits).
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; Monitored Energy language and advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in Appropriations Bills listed on next page:H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 2216, FY 2014 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy, micro grids and grid security); H.R. 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Threat Scenario Project, Spare Transformer Equipment Program and Electric Sector PS-Prep); H.R. 2397, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 2609, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 2610, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 2775, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.R. 2786, FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H.R. 2787, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Omnibus, (budget issues generally; regional haze issues); H. Con. Res. 25, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 59, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, (budget issues generally); FY 2014 Interior/Environment Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to 316(b) regulation governing power plant cooling water systems, CCR regulation and Regional Haze regulation); S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1329, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 1371, FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); S. 1429, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); S. Con. Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally). S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. H.R.1960, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes. S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S.332, A bill to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes. S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements) and S.AMDT. 868 (Barrasso re: Waters of the U.S. guidance issue); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making;
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Security of Energy Grid & Production Facilities;H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2014, (EMP-related provisions); H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; Senate Intelligence Committee discussion draft on cybersecurity; Cyber Security Executive Order; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program; S.1353, A bill to provide for an ongoing, voluntary public-private partnership to improve cybersecurity, and to strengthen cybersecurity research and development, workforce development and education, and public awareness and preparedness, and for other purposes; H.R.624, To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; H.R.756, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes; H.R.967, To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes; H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes; H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes; H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes; Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 756: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013; HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013; HR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act; HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014; S 1353: Cybersecurity Act of 2013;
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; HR 3354, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; HR 3766, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes;S.1513, A bill to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes. H.R.259, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate. H.R.367, To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes. H.R.761, To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness. H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions. H.J.RES.81, Making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. H.J.RES.76, National Nuclear Security Administration Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates in the following legislative vehicles: S 1392: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S 1218: Race to the Top; HR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; HR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; HR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; Legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production, generally.
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act; S. 1859, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, (credit for electric vehicles); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013; S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act; Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: HR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
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Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2793, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013;" HR 1027, "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013;" S 570, "Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013;" S 656, "Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act;" Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Oppose legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: HR 259, "Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries;"
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, to preserve traditional eminent domain authority for public utilities; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.R.367, To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.
Chemical Security Issues, generally;Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; Senate Intelligence Committee discussion draft on cybersecurity; Cyber Security Executive Order; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; Discussion Draft of the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program. HR 756, "Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013;" HR 967, "Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013;" HR 2952, Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013;" National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act - No Bill # yet (McCaul/Meehan) H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468,To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes.
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-TS. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects) - No bill # yet; The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S 332, "Climate Protection Act of 2013;" S 696, "The Safe Chemicals Act;" S 761, "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013;" S 1202, "Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act or SAFE Act;"
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 2216, FY 2014 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy, micro grids and grid security); H.R. 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Threat Scenario Project, Spare Transformer Equipment Program and Electric Sector PS-Prep); H.R. 2397, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 2609, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 2610, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 2786, FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H.R. 2787, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H. Con. Res. 25, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 59, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution, (budget issues generally); FY 2014 Interior/Environment Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to 316(b) regulation governing power plant cooling water systems, CCR regulation and Regional Haze regulation); S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1329, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 1371, FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); S. 1429, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); S. Con. Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); Enegery funding provisions in H.R.1960, a bill To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements) and S.AMDT. 868 (Barrasso re: Waters of the U.S. guidance issue); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance and rule-making;
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013, to introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlements; H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013, a bill to revise/expand requirements for rulemakings under the Administrative Procedures Act; H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013, (general advocacy in support of bill to remove certain deadlines from RCRA and CERCLA); S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues);
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally; Consumer Renewable Credit (No bill # yet);Discussion draft, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform (taxation of derivatives); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013. H.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; CFTC Procedural Reform; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013;" HR 2202/S 1103, " LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act;" Support incentives to produce biogas. This issue arose in: HR 860, "Biogas Investment Credit Act of 2013;"
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally;H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013, to introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlements; H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013, a bill to revise/expand requirements for rulemakings under the Administrative Procedures Act; H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013, (general advocacy in support of bill to remove certain deadlines from RCRA and CERCLA); S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues);
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2793, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488, "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013;" HR 1027, "Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013;" S 570, "Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013;" S 656, "Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act;" Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE Draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations Draft legislation Natural Gas Fueling Corridors Oppose legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: HR 259, "Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries;"
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally; S.332, A bill to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes.H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013, to introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlements; H.R. 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013, a bill to revise/expand requirements for rulemakings under the Administrative Procedures Act; H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013, (general advocacy in support of bill to remove certain deadlines from RCRA and CERCLA); S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues).
Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act Oppose legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: HR 259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries. H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally;S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. Con. Res. 8, FY 2014 budget resolution, certain energy- and environment-related amendments including SA 261 (Blunt re: carbon fee), SA 359 (Inhofe re: GHG regulation), SA 514 (Coats re: MATS compliance deadline), and SA 646 (Whitehouse re: carbon fee); Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation; Energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, (electric vehicle tax credits); H.R. 301, New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; H.R. 2599, the PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2011, requires federal mortgage lenders to allow Property Assessed Clean Energy assessments; H.R. 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; H.R. 3389, the Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act (clean energy); H.R. 3574, to revise the formula for allocating funding to States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; H.R. 3626, LIHEAP Protection Act; H.R. 3807, Guaranteed Energy Assistance Act of 2011; H.R. 4017, Smart Energy Act, (efficiency); H.R. 4026, Energy Assistance for American Families Act; H.R. 4230, HOMES Act, (efficiency); H.R. 4273, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012; H.R. 4850, the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012, (energy efficiency, electric transportation); H.R. 5967, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act to establish a federal RES/EERS program; H.R. 6533, to establish minimum levels of assistance for certain States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP); H.R. 6582, the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, (energy efficiency); H.J. RES. 117, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (LIHEAP); S. 4, Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S. 398,Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 (efficiency); S. 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S. 699, to authorize a DOE demonstration program for the commercial application of integrated systems for long-term storage of carbon dioxide; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S. 757, the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Prize Act; S. 1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; S. 1491, "PURPA's Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act"; S. 1510, "Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011"; S. 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S. 1737, the "Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2011," creates enhanced loan eligibility requirements, for use when determining the ability of a federal housing loan applicant to repay, accounting for the cost of energy; S. 1961, "LIHEAP Protection Act"; S. 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012"; S. 2216, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act", (energy efficiency); S. 2465, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013", (energy efficiency, electric transportation); S. 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012", (LIHEAP, rural transportation); S. 3295, the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013," (LIHEAP); S. 3352, "Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act of 2012," (combined heat and power); S. 3371, the "Renewable Energy Environmental Research Act"; S. 3591, the "Commercial Building Modernization Act," (energy efficiency); Subcommittee Draft, the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013," (LIHEAP); Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and pricing incentives; Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies. Small Reactors provisions in the following: S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes H.R.1808, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes Used Fuel provisions in the following: H.R.1710, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives H.R.2054, To provide for the reenrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting reenriched uranium, and for other purposes H.R.2075, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes S.1320, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to offer to enter into temporary used fuel storage facility agreements S.2176, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. S.3469, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. Continutaion of Service Provisions in the following: H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed S.1394, A bill to allow a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not appointed and confirmed in a timely manner. S.892, A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes S.1690, A bill to preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes. S.2031, A bill to make funds available for the American centrifuge project research, development, and demonstration program of the Department of Energy, with an offset. S.3401, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. S.3413, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. S.3417, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] (introduced 7/23/2012) H.R.8, To extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform, and for other purposes. H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations S.892, A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes S.1690, A bill to preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes. S.2031, A bill to make funds available for the American centrifuge project research, development, and demonstration program of the Department of Energy, with an offset. S.3401, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. S.3413, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. S.3417, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. H.R.8, To extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform, and for other purposes. H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations H.R.908, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes H.R.1023, To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact H.R.1268, To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities H.R.1436, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes. H.R.1694, To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster H.R.1705, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes H.R.1861, To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes H.R.2133, To increase domestic energy production, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and diversify the energy portfolio of the United States H.R.2208, To incorporate smart grid capability into the Energy Star Program, to reduce peak electric demand, to reauthorize a energy efficiency public information program to include Smart Grid information, and for other purposes. H.R.2401, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R.3010, To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents H.R.3155, To preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes H.R.3630, A bill to extend the payroll tax holiday, unemployment compensation, Medicare physician payment, provide for the consideration of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes H.R.4078, To provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent. H.R.4480, To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6213, To limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. H.R.6554, To limit the period in advance of a nuclear reactor license renewal that the application for such renewal may be submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. H.RES.454, A resolution commending the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy hosting the Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559: Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies S 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act S 1000: Energy Saving Act of 2011 S 1737: Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act HR 4017: Smart Energy Act S1914: Cut Energy Bills at Home Act HR 6582: The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production.
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; H.R. 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; H.R. 1685, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011; H.R. 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act; H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (electric vehicles, buy America provisions); H.R. 5187, IMPACT Act, (electric vehicle credits); H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, (LIHEAP, transportation); S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S. 739, a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government; S.948, the Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (vehicle electrification); S.1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (electric vehicles) and Senate Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act); S.1863, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, (alternative fuel vehicles); S.1921, Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act; S.2204, Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, (electric vehicles). Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. H.R. 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 HR 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (electric vehicles); H.R. 7,The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); H.R.1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, (alternative fuel vehicles); H.R. 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; H.R. 1685, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011; H.R. 1687, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; H.R. 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act; H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (electric vehicles, buy America provisions); H.R. 5187, IMPACT Act, (electric vehicle credits); S.948, Electric Vehicles Act; S. 1603, Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; S.1863, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, (alternative fuel vehicles); S.1921, Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act; S.2204, Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, (electric vehicles); Implementatio of H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, signed into law January 3, 2012; HR 1380: Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act): S 734: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S 1001: Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 HR 7: the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]). Chemical Security (CFATS) Regulatory Program (oversight issues); S.21, A bill to secure the United States against cyber attack, to enhance American competitiveness and create jobs in the information technology industry, and to protect the identities and sensitive information of American citizens and businesses S.413, A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S.1342, An original bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the United States against cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities; S.2102, A bill to provide the authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats, to improve the sharing of cybersecurity information, and for other purposes; S.2105, A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. S.2111, A bill to enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy and security; S.2151, SECURE IT Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012; H.R.668, To amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the United States against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse ("EMP") threats and vulnerabilities; H.R.1136, To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to create the National Office for Cyberspace, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes; H.R.3523, To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; H.R.3834, To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes; H.R.4263, To improve information security, and for other purposes;
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2011 · second_quarter · 2A
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act"; H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011"; S. 473, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011"; S.1342, An original bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the United States against cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities; S.109, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; S.640, A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information; H.R.502, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services; H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States; H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; H.R.1320, To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes; H.R.1326, To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes; H.R.2004, To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R.2122, To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes; H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SEPCTRUM Act);
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; H.R. 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act", bill to prevent double permitting requirement for herbicides and pesticides.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S.21, A bill to secure the United States against cyber attack, to enhance American competitiveness and create jobs in the information technology industry, and to protect the identities and sensitive information of American citizens and businesses; S.413, A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S.1342, An original bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the United States against cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities; H.R.668, To amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the United States against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse ("EMP") threats and vulnerabilities; H.R.1136, To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to create the National Office for Cyberspace, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes; H.R.3523, To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; H.R. 301, the New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, the A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S. 559, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S. 963, Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011, (efficiency); S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; H.R. 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; H.R. 2994, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011; S. 1491, the PURPAs Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act; S. 1510, the Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011; S. 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; H.R.1436 To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes. H.R.1694 To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster H.R.1705 To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes H.R.1861 To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes H.R.1938 To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes H.R.2133 To increase domestic energy production, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and diversify the energy portfolio of the United States H.R.2208 To incorporate smart grid capability into the Energy Star Program, to reduce peak electric demand, to reauthorize a energy efficiency public information program to include Smart Grid information, and for other purposes. H.R.2401 To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011 S1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; S.1067 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; House Draft Bill To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.1710 To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives; H.R.2054 To provide for the re-enrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting re-enriched uranium, and for other purposes H.R.2075 To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes S.1320 A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to offer to enter into temporary used fuel storage facility agreements Draft of Bill To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed; S.1394 A bill to allow a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not appointed and confirmed in a timely manner; S.99 A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes S.892 A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes H.R.301 To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project H.R.332 To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State envcivilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations H.R.908 To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program H.R.909 To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes H.R.1023 To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission H.R.1242 To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact H.R.1268 To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities ironmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, S.1067 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes H.R.1682 To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes H.R.2072 To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes S. A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes. S. A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information H.R.502 To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services H.R.617 To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States H.R.1280 To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes. H.R.1320 To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes H.R.1326 To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes H.R.2004 To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes H.R.2105 To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes H.R.2122 To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes
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2011 · first_quarter · 1A
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act"; H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011"; H.R.916, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011";
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 298, "Charging America Forward Act", (EV's); S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act) Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel Support incentives for natural gas vehicles Advocate for authorizing research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); FY 2012 Budget Resolution; H. Con. Res. 34, Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget); HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill; LIHEAP provisions contained in: FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2012 Defense Appropriations; FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution;
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act"; H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011"; S. 473, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011"; S.1342, An original bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the United States against cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities; S.109, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; S.640, A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information; H.R.502, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services; H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States; H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; H.R.1320, To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes; H.R.1326, To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes; H.R.2004, To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R.2122, To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes; H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SEPCTRUM Act);
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; H.R. 301, the New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence, (to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies); H.R. 909, the A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future, (to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy); S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act, (to promote clean energy); S. 398, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011", (appliance standards, efficiency); S. 559, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act, (including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 and S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act S.99, A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes; S.109, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project; H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations; H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States; H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes; H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact; H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes.
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2010 · second_quarter · 2A
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally; S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development." H.R.2454, "To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy;" S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development."
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy Legislation, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (climate change, RES, energy efficiency); H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act"; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES, transmission, efficiency); S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 (renewable); Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" (comprehensive energy bill). H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables); S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard); S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewables); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority); S.3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act, (Efficiency) Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act H.R.5866, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes. S.2776, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development. S.3464, Title: A bill to establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing dependence on foreign oil, saving Americans money, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.531. A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. S.232, A bill to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.3385. To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources. H.R.5156, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services. S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes S.3618, A bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy Legislation, generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables); S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable); S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard); S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority). H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; S.3590, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010; S.3589, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010"; Energy and Climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership tH.R.ough Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H.R. 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production H.R. 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods. H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future tH.R.ough increased energy innovation, conservation, and production. H.R.2868, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions. H.R.3201, To amend the General Mining Law to provide for a fair return to the public, security of tenure to holders of mining claims and mill sites, and cleanup of abandoned mine lands, and for other purposes. H.R.3276, To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes. H.R.3385, To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources. H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. H.R.5156, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services. H.R.5866, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes. H.RES.1209, Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice. H.RES.1466, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes. S.232, A bill to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes S.3618, A bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S.3844, A bill to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security tH.R.ough alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. S.J.RES.26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. H.R. 5696, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act"; S. 3487, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act";
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
H.CON.RES.281 Title: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020. S.CON.RES.60 Title: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist - Market Manipulation Section);Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009;
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist - Market Manipulation Section);Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009;
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in: HR 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010; HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies;
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2009 · third_quarter · 3A
Monitoring health care legislation, generally
Chemical Security Issues, generally; H.R.2868, "The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act"; all provisions; H.R.2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R.2195, To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes; all provisions; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.773, "Cybersecurity Act of 2009"; all provisions; Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities. HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; all provisions;
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2009 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Monitoring health care legislation, generally
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act (cease & desist market manipulation, climate change, RES, efficiency, CCS, smart grid)"; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (comprehensive energy bill, transmission, RES, enforcement, efficiency); H.R. 889, "Save American Energy Act" (EERS); H.R. 890, "American Renewable Energy Act" (RES); S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act" (clean energy financing); S. 598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; Transmission siting and permitting issues generally; S. 1502, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009"; S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CCS); S. 1134, "Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009" (CCS); S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in: HR 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010; HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Budget Resolution for FY 2010, S Con Res 13 PL 111-117 - HR 3293 Labor/HHS ED Appropriations Bill, FY2010 H.R. 3288, "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010" (LIHEAP) Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: PL 111-85, HR 3183, S 1436, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010 HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); Chemical Security issues generally; S.418/HR 1006, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009"; all provisions;
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Chemical Security Issues, generally; H.R.2868, "The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act"; all provisions; H.R.2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R.2195, To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes; all provisions; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.773, "Cybersecurity Act of 2009"; all provisions; Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities. HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; all provisions;
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, provisions related to derivatives; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, all provisions; Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009, House Financial Services Committee Discussion Draft, all sections;
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Increased appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the following: Appropriations Omnibus for FY 2009, HR 1105; H.Con Res 85/S Con Res 13; Setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2010 and including appropriate budgetary levels for FY 09 and 2011 through 2014. Labor/HHS ED Appropriations Bill, FY2010; Support for energy efficiency incentives and funding as provided for in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, HR 1; Increased Appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010;
Endangered Species issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House Energy & Commerce Committee and any regulatory regime it may create; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash; Coal Ash management issues generally; Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues; Endangered Species issues generally; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act"; "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation"; S.1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009"; S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes.
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2009 · first_quarter · 1A
S.661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009, all provisions; S.598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R.445, To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes, all provisions; Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard , all provisions; Bingaman discussion draft on transmission, all provisions; Bingaman discussion draft, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act, all provisions; S.539, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act, all provisions; S.774, National Energy Security Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R.889, Save American Energy Act, all provisions; H.R.890,American Renewable Energy Act, all provisions;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally S.433, To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, all provisions; S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009, all provisions;
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally S.433, To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, all provisions; S.672, the Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009, all provisions;
Murkowski Amendment #599 to the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations bill, H.R.1105, pertaining to energy and utilities; H.R.1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions related to DOE loan Guarantee ; S. Amendment 836 to S. Con. Res 13 (Reed-Snowe LIHEAP amendment to Budget); H.CON.RES.85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, provisions related to LiHEAP S.CON.RES.13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, provisions related to LiHEAP.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502) Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351) Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351) Corporate and Individual Taxation: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424) H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in The Senate. , All Provisions H.R. 6899, Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 3335, Jobs, Energy Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, All Provisions
Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506) The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437) The NEED Act (HR 2784) Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764) Increased Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641) Bulk Power System Protection Act, No Associated Legislation, Fiscal Year 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations, All Provisions re: oil and natural gas supply issues H.R. 3775, The Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 , All Provisions H.R. 3776, The Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007 , All Provisions H.R. 3997, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008':, All Provisions H.R. 4059, Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act , All Provisions H.R. 6401, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act , All Provisions H.R. 7060, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, All Provisions Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of The Energy Act of 1992 , All Provisions S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 3186, The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act , All Provisions S. 3345, The Future Fuels Act of 2008 , All Provisions SA to H.R. 1424, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 , All Provisions SA to H.R. 3221, to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for The limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in These sectors that would result from a lapse in The tax law.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2421, The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 1870, The Clean Water Restoration Act , All Provisions S. 3208, Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008, All Provisions S. 3233, Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008, All Provisions
Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502) Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351) Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351) Corporate and Individual Taxation: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424) H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in The Senate. , All Provisions H.R. 6899, Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 3335, Jobs, Energy Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, All Provisions
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions; HR 1464, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions;
H.R. 1424, Emergeny Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, all provisions; H.R. 2761, To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes, all provisions Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to redefine an act of terrorism to eliminate the requirement that the individual or individuals committing a terrorist act be acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest, all provisions; H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 4189, To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 4929, To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 556, Foreign Investment and National Security Act, all provisions; H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 7006, Disaster Relief Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, all provisions; S. 2531, A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes. all provisions; S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008, all provisions; S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008, all provisions; S. 3208, Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008, all provisions; S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, all provisions;
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"- Extension of the renewable PTC, extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, energy efficiency tax credits, and tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R.1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; HR.. 2313/S. 502 to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent, provisions related to dividends H.R. 2317/S. 822 to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances = all provisions H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2305 to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices, all provisions H.R. 197 to amend IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources, all provisions H.R. 1997 to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property = all provisions H.R. 2148 to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets = all provisions S. 2821 The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 = all provisions S. 722 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 953 The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act H.R. 2419 The Farm Bill = all provisions
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"- Extension of the renewable PTC, extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, energy efficiency tax credits, and tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R.1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; HR.. 2313/S. 502 to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent, provisions related to dividends H.R. 2317/S. 822 to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances = all provisions H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2305 to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices, all provisions H.R. 197 to amend IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources, all provisions H.R. 1997 to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property = all provisions H.R. 2148 to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets = all provisions S. 2821 The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 = all provisions S. 722 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 953 The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act H.R. 2419 The Farm Bill = all provisions
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2007 · year_end · YA
H.R. 556, "Foreign Investment and National Security Act"; H.R. 2761, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act"; H.R.2761, To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to redefine an act of terrorism to eliminate the requirement that the individual or individuals committing a terrorist act be acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest; H.R.1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007
Clean Air Act; Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992; Climate VISION; Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking; S.1766, "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007"; H.R. 1933, Energy Bill, all sections; H.R. 2421, "Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007"; S.1870, "Clean Water Restoration Act"; S.280, "Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007"; S.317, "Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007"; S.1177, "Clean Air Planning Act of 2007"; S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"; H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"; S.309, "Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act"; H.R. 620, "Climate Stewardship Act of 2007"; H.R. 3221, "New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act"
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2007 · mid_year · MA
S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. H.R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads.
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2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act H.R.362, To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes; S.761, provisions related to innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy; H.R.2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act.
Transmission siting and permitting issues in H.R. 319, H.R. 829, and H.R. 2337, "the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007"; S.289, "Journey Through Hallowed Grounds National Heritage Area" and National Heritage Area Policy
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2007 · mid_year · MM
S 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emission of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. S 1018, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, A bill to address security risks posed by global climate change, and for other purposes. S 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, A bill to reduce greehouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. S 1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. H.R. 1961, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, To address security risks posed by global climate change, and for other purposes. H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropiations Act, 2008, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes.
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2006 · year_end · YA
S 1091 National Gasification Strategy Act of 2005 - Federal incentive program national gasification strategy
HR 227 - Acid Rain Control Act - To reduce acid deposition under the Clean Air, and for other purposes HR 340 - To Amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit stationary sources in ozone nonattainment areas from purchasing emission credits under the Environmental Protection Agency's nitrogen oxide trading program. To prohibit purchasing of emission credits from EPA without the consent of the State
S 2790, A Bill to repeal the fossil fuel energy tax incentives contained in the EPAct of 2005 HR 5296, Renewable Energy Enhancement Act of 2006To amend IRS Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax credits S 1078, Landfill Gas-to-Energy Tax Credit Act, to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to expand and extend the renewable resource credit and nonconventional source credit for landfill gas facilities
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2006 · mid_year · MA
HR 2830, Pension Protection Act; HR 4297, Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act
HR 5360/S 2589, Nuclear Fuel Management & Disposal Act S 3225, Coal-to-liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006 S. 1045, Department of Energy National Security Act S. 2747, Enhanced Energy Security Act
HR 4538/S 2099, Spent Nuclear Fuel On-Site Storage Security Act
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2006 · year_end · YY
HR 227 - Acid Rain Control Act - To reduce acid deposition under the Clean Air, and for other purposes HR 340 - To Amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit stationary sources in ozone nonattainment areas from purchasing emission credits under the Environmental Protection Agency's nitrogen oxide trading program. To prohibit purchasing of emission credits from EPA without the consent of the State See Next Page
S 2790 IS A Bill to repeal the fossil fuel energy tax incentives contained in the EPAct of 2005 HR 5296 Renewable Energy Enhancement Act of 2006 To amend IRS Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax credits S 1078 IS Landfill Gas-to-Energy Tax Credit Act A bill to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to expand and extend the renewable resource credit and nonconventional source credit for landfill gas facilities See Next Page
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2003 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2003 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2001 · year_end · RR
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2001 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 2216, FY 2014 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy, micro grids and grid security); H.R. 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Threat Scenario Project, Spare Transformer Equipment Program and Electric Sector PS-Prep); H.R. 2397, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 2609, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 2610, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 2786, FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H.R. 2787, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H. Con. Res. 25, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. Res. 59, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution, (budget issues generally); FY 2014 Interior/Environment Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to 316(b) regulation governing power plant cooling water systems, CCR regulation and Regional Haze regulation); S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1329, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 1371, FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); S. 1429, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); S. Con. Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); Enegery funding provisions in H.R.1960, a bill To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; Support of USWAG regarding HR 2218 and meetings with EPA regarding ongoing ELG and CCR rulemakingH.R. 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); H.R. 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, to preserve traditional eminent domain authority for public utilities; H.R.3132, To ensure orderly conduct of Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; H.R.367, To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.
Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-TS. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1284, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects) - No bill # yet; The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S 332, "Climate Protection Act of 2013;" S 696, "The Safe Chemicals Act;" S 761, "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013;" S 1202, "Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act or SAFE Act;"
Chemical Security Issues, generally;Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; Senate Intelligence Committee discussion draft on cybersecurity; Cyber Security Executive Order; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; Discussion Draft of the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program. HR 756, "Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013;" HR 967, "Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013;" HR 2952, Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013;" National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act - No Bill # yet (McCaul/Meehan) H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468,To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (expansion of Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements); H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements) and S.AMDT. 868 (Barrasso re: Waters of the U.S. guidance issue); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance and rule-making;
See Next Page for NarrativeH.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); H.R. 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes; S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S. 1537, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Tax Reform, generally;Discussion draft, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform (taxation of derivatives); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013. H.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; CFTC Procedural Reform; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013;" HR 2202/S 1103, " LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act;" Support incentives to produce biogas. This issue arose in: HR 860, "Biogas Investment Credit Act of 2013;"
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production.Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 332: Climate Protection Act of 2013 S 761: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 S 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 HR 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 HR 2351 - To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. S.1240, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes. H.R.259, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate. H.R.527, To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes. Discussion Draft, of legislation regarding a National Research Council Study on the resilience and reliability of the nations power grid; Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity.H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles); H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1209, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;H.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S. 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act; Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R. 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, to preserve traditional eminent domain authority for public utilities. H.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, (human resource issues); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); H.R. 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); H.R. 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).
Chemical Security Issues, generally;Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013 HR 756: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R.1121, To protect cyber privacy, and for other purposes. H.R.1468, To improve information security, and for other purposes. H.R.2281, To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes. H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; Senate Intelligence Committee discussion draft on cybersecurity; Senate Commerce Committee staff working draft on cybersecurity; Cyber Security Executive Order; Discussion Draft of the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.Monitored the following for inclusion of aforementioned issues: H.R.933, Making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5] (introduced 3/4/2013) H.R.1960 , To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1243, An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. S.1245, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. H.R.2217, Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. H.R.2216, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 H.R.2397, Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes S.CON.RES.8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. H.CON.RES.25, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 2216, FY 2014 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy, micro grids and grid security); H.R. 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to Threat Scenario Project, Spare Transformer Equipment Program and Electric Sector PS-Prep); H.R. 2397, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 2609, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 2610, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H. Con. Res. 25, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2014 Interior/Environment Appropriations, (potentially related to 316(b) regulation governing power plant cooling water systems, CCR regulation and Regional Haze regulation); S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); S. Con. Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally).
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally;H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 1947, the Federal Agricultural Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, including Amdt. 91 (McKinley re: allowing synthetic gypsum to be recycled and used in agriculture applications); H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, including S.AMDT. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority to enter into cost recovery agreements) and S.AMDT. 868 (Barrasso re: Waters of the U.S. guidance issue); S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; CFTC Procedural Reform; Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits).Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013; Support incentives to produce biogas. This issue arose in: HR 860: Biogas Investment Credit Act of 2013 Discussion draft, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform (taxation of derivatives); H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation; Energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production.H.R.259, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate. H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, (electric vehicle tax credits); H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and associated return on equity.
Coal Ash issues generally; Sue and settle issues generally; S.332, A bill to address climate disruptions, reduce carbon pollution, enhance the use of clean energy, and promote resilience in the infrastructure of the United States, and for other purposes;
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; Support incentives to produce biogas, generally; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits);Discussion draft, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform (taxation of derivatives); H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, (taxation of dividend income); H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; H. Con. Res. 25, establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, (tax reform); S. Con. Res. 8, an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023, (tax reform); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 Support incentives to produce biogas. This issue arose in: HR 860: Biogas Investment Credit Act of 2013; Discussion draft to create a Consumer Renewable Credit;
Chemical Security Issues, generally;Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013 HR 756: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 HR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 H.R. 55, the SHIELD Act of 2013; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; The Senate Intelligence Committee Sharing Bill; Cyber Security Executive Order; Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program;
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles; H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (HUD CDBG Super storm Sandy Assistance); H. Con. Res. 25, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con. Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); FY 2014 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy, micro grids and grid security); FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2014 Interior/Environment Appropriations, (potentially related to 316(b) regulation governing power plant cooling water systems, CCR regulation and Regional Haze regulation); FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to Threat Scenario Project, Spare Transformer Equipment Program and Electric Sector PS-Prep); S.552, A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes. Energy-Related Provisions conatained in the following drafts: FY 2014 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2014 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2014 Defense Appropriations; FY 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2014 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2014 Military Construction, Veteran Affairs FY 2014 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2014 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; S.CON.RES.8, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023; H.CON.RES.25, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles;H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); H.R. 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S. 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; STB Reauthorization. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 S 656: Natural Gas Energy and Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act Oppose legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in: HR259: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;H.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013; H.R. 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; H.R. 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R. 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy American rules); S. 453, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing).
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; Support incentives to produce biogas, generally; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012, (extension of current rate on dividends); H.R. 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; H.R. 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles; H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (pension smoothing provisions); H.R. 5187, IMPACT Act, (electric vehicle credits); S. 232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S. 1285, Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act (electric vehicles); S. 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles; S. 2204, Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, (electric vehicles); S. 3412, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act, (extension of current rate on dividends); S. 3521, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012, (electric vehicle infrastructure credit, taxation, Internal Revenue Code). Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: HR 3091: To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends. S 1647: To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates. HR 8: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380: Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 734: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S 1001: Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 Support incentives to produce biogas. This issue arose in HR 6212: the Biogas Investment Tax Credit Act Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). S. 1291 and HR 2391, Renewable Integration Credit
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Super storm Sandy Assistance); H.R. 5325, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5326, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5854, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5856, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5972, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 6020, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 2322, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 2323, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 2465, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 3215, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S. 3295, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 3301, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); FY 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations; H. Con. Res 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); H.J. RES. 117 (PL 112-175), the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (appropriations issues generally). S.2465, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; S.3241, An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; H.R.4310, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; H.R.5325, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; H.R.5857, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; H.R.6091, Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; H.J.RES.117, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; FY 2013 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2013 Defense Appropriations; FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2013 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2013 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; H.CON.RES.112, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022. Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.Res 778: Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2013 Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 6507, the Promoting Nuanced Taconite Regulations Act, regarding the EPA regional haze program; H.R. 6564, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act; H.R. 6697, the Consumer Bounty Act, regarding citizen suit plantiff awards; H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; H.Res. 835, resolution regarding U.S. climate change policies; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2226, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, the EPA Regional Oversight Act, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance.
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations); S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations); S. 3512, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012, (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs); H.R.910, To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes. S.1510, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes S.2146, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, and for other purposes.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H.R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]); Cyber Security Executive Order.; S.21, A bill to secure the United States against cyberattack, to enhance American competitiveness and create jobs in the information technology industry, and to protect the identities and sensitive information of American citizens and businesses S.413, A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. S.1342, An original bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the United States against cyber security and other threats and vulnerabilities. S.2102, A bill to provide the authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats, to improve the sharing of cybersecurity information, and for other purposes. S.2105, A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. S.2111, A bill to enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy and security. S.3342, A bill to improve information security, and for other purposes. S.3414, A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. H.R.668, To amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the United States against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse ("EMP") threats and vulnerabilities H.R.1136, To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to create the National Office for Cyberspace, to revise requirements relating to Federal information security, and for other purposes H.R.3523, To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes. H.R.3674, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes. H.R.3834, To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 to authorize activities for support of networking and information technology research, and for other purposes. H.R.4263, To improve information security, and for other purposes. Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 HR 2096: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012 HR 3834: Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act f 2012 HR 4257: Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 S 3342: SECURE IT Act (re-introduction of S 2151; S 3402) S 3414: The Cybersecurity Act of 2012
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; H.R. 7, The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); H.R.1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, (alternative fuel vehicles); H.R. 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; H.R. 1685, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011; H.R. 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act; H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (electric vehicles, buy America provisions); H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, (LIHEAP, transportation); S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S. 739, a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government; S.948, the Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 (vehicle electrification); S.1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (electric vehicles); S.1863, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, (alternative fuel vehicles); S.1921, Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380: Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 734: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S 1001: Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 HR 7: the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 S 1813: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act) HR 1712: Job creation and Energy Security Act Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA); H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies; H.R. 1325, American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act or AMERICA Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 4297, Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012, (workforce training); S.1243, American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act or AMERICA Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 3457, the Veterans Job Corps Act of 2012, (workforce training, credentials); S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes H.R.1682, To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes S.2215, A bill to create jobs in the United States by increasing United States exports to Africa by at least 200 percent in real dollar value within 10 years, and for other purposes. S.640, A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information H.R.502, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States Sponsor: Rep Matheson, Jim [UT-2] (introduced 2/10/2011) H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes. H.R.1320, To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes H.R.1326, To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes H.R.2004, To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes H.R.2105, To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes H.R.2122, To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes H.R.3606, To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act, to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; H.R. 4304, the Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012, defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); H.R. 6091, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance. H.R. 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S. 2122, the Defense of Environment and Property Act, (defines scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.1510,An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes S.2146,A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, and for other purposes.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA). H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations); H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations); S. 3512, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012, (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs); Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies. H.R. 1325, American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act or AMERICA Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R. 4297, Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012, (workforce training); S.1243, American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act or AMERICA Works Act, (workforce credentialing); S. 3457, the Veterans Job Corps Act of 2012, (workforce training, credentials); S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes H.R.1682,To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes H.R.2072,To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes S.2215, A bill to create jobs in the United States by increasing United States exports to Africa by at least 200 percent in real dollar value within 10 years, and for other purposes. S.640, A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information H.R.502, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes. H.R.1320, To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes H.R.1326,To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes H.R.2004, To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes H.R.2105, To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes H.R.2122, To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes H.R.3606, To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies. H.R.3630, A bill to extend the payroll tax holiday, unemployment compensation, Medicare physician payment, provide for the consideration of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations); H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, (regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations); S. 3512, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012, (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs).
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; Support incentives to produce biogas, generally; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012, (extension of current rate on dividends); H.R. 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; H.R. 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles; H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Jobs Creation Act, (compilation of House Regulatory Reform bills, work on sue and settle); H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (pension smoothing provisions); H.R. 3091, the Tax Hike Prevention & Business Certainty Act, (dividend and capital gains tax rates); S. 232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S. 1285, Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act (electric vehicles); S. 1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (tax issues); S. 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles; S. 3412, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act, (extension of current rate on dividends); S. 3521, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012, (electric vehicle infrastructure credit, taxation, Internal Revenue Code). Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380: Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 734: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S 1001: Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 Support incentives to produce biogas. This issue arose in H.R. 6212: the Biogas Investment Tax Credit Act Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits).
Chemical Security Issues, generally; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H.R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]); S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Chemical Security (CFATS) Regulatory Program (oversight issues). Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. H.R. 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 2096: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012 H.R. 3834: Advancing Americas Networking and InformationTechnology Research and Development Act f 2012 H.R. 4257: Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 S 3342: SECURE IT Act (re-introduction of S 2151; S 3402) S 3414: The Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S.2102, A bill to provide the authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats, to improve the sharing of cybersecurity information, and for other purposes. S.2111, A bill to enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy and security. S.3342, A bill to improve information security, and for other purposes. S.3414, A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. H.R.3523, To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes. H.R.3674, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes. H.R.4263, To improve information security, and for other purposes.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R. 5325, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5326, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5854, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5856, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R.5857, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. H.R.6091, Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. H.R. 5972, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 6020, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 2322, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 2323, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 2465, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 3215, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S. 3295, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); S. 3301, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); FY 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations; H. Con. Res 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution; H.J. RES. 117 (PL 112-175), the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (appropriations issues generally); Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.Res 778: Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2013 Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation; Energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. H.R. 301, New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; H.R. 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; H.R. 2994, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011; H.R. 3389, the Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act (clean energy); H.R. 3574, to revise the formula for allocating funding to States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; H.R. 3626, LIHEAP Protection Act; H.R. 3807, Guaranteed Energy Assistance Act of 2011; H.R. 4026, Energy Assistance for American Families Act; H.R. 4230, HOMES Act, (efficiency); H.R. 4273, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012; H.R. 4850, the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012, (energy efficiency, electric transportation); H.R. 5967, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act to establish a federal RES/EERS program; H.R. 6533, to establish minimum levels of assistance for certain States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP); H.J. RES. 117, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, (LIHEAP); S. 4, Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S. 1491, PURPAs Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act; S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011; S. 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S. 1961, LIHEAP Protection Act; S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012; S. 2216, Rural Energy Savings Program Act, (energy efficiency); S. 2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012, (energy efficiency, electric transportation); S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (LIHEAP, rural transportation); S. 3295, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013, (LIHEAP); S. 3352, Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act of 2012, (combined heat and power); S. 3371, the Renewable Energy Environmental Research Act; Subcommittee Draft, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013, (LIHEAP); Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and pricing incentives; Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011 S1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011 S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act HR 4017, Smart Energy Act S1914, Cut Energy Bills at Home Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1808, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.1710, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives; H.R.2054, To provide for the reenrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting reenriched uranium, and for other purposes; H.R.2075, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1320, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to offer to enter into temporary used fuel storage facility agreements; S.2176, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site; remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes; S.3469, A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consensual process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed; S.1394, A bill to allow a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not appointed and confirmed in a timely manner. H.R.4078, To provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent. H.R.4480, To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. H.R.6213, To limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. H.R.6554, To limit the period in advance of a nuclear reactor license renewal that the application for such renewal may be submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. S.892, A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes S.1690, A bill to preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes. S.2031, A bill to make funds available for the American centrifuge project research, development, and demonstration program of the Department of Energy, with an offset. S.3401, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. S.3413, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. S.3417, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily extend tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, to provide for temporary alternative minimum tax relief, to extend increased expensing limitations, and to provide instructions for tax reform. H.R.8, To extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform, and for other purposes. H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations H.R.908, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes H.R.1023, To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact H.R.1268, To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities H.R.1436, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes. H.R.1694, To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster H.R.1705, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes H.R.1861, To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes H.R.2133, To increase domestic energy production, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and diversify the energy portfolio of the United States H.R.2208, To incorporate smart grid capability into the Energy Star Program, to reduce peak electric demand, to reauthorize a energy efficiency public information program to include Smart Grid information, and for other purposes. H.R.2401, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R.3010, To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents S.RES.454, A resolution commending the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy hosting the Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA]); Chemical Security (CFATS) Regulatory Program (oversight issues). S.1342, An original bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the United States against cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities. S.2102, A bill to provide the authority to monitor and defend against cyber threats, to improve the sharing of cybersecurity information, and for other purposes. S.2105, A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. S.2111, A bill to enhance punishment for identity theft and other violations of data privacy and security. S.2151, SECURE IT Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 H.R.3674, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes. H.R.4263, To improve information security, and for other purposes. Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. H.R. 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 2096: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012 H.R. 3834: Advancing Americas Networking and InformationTechnology Research and Development Act f 2012 H.R. 4257: Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 S 2151: SECURE IT Act of 2012
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; S. Amendment 1654, to H.R. 1813, Boozman Amendment to Surface Transportation Bill, (private property protection act to preserve existing authority to use eminent domain); H.R.1433, Private Property Rights Protection Act, (preserving existing authority for utilities to use eminent domain authority). Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies. H.R. 1325, American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act or AMERICA Works Act, (workforce credentialing); H.R.4297, Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012, (workforce training); S.1243, American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act or AMERICA Works Act, (workforce credentialing).
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; Support incentives to produce biogas, generally; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); H.R. 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (tax issues); H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); H.R. 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles; H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (pension smoothing provisions); H.R. 3901, the Tax Hike Prevention & Business Certainty Act, (dividend tax rate); S.232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S. 1285, Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act (electric vehicles); S.1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S. 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles. Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: H.R. 3091: To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends. S 1647: To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380: Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 734: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011 S 1001: Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); H.R 2391 and S 1291, The Renewable Integration Credit (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power"),
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (coal ash).
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R. 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S.2323, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5856, Defense Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S.2465, Energy and Water Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 6020, Financial Services Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S.3301, Financial Services Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S. 3295, Labor, HHS Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5972, Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S.2322, Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); H.R. 5854, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S.3215, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; H.CON.RES.112, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022. Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; H.R. 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; H.R. 4965, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); Draft of the regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation (Simpson); H.Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions fS. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; rom stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act, (defines scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance); S. 2300, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S. 2365, the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S. 3053, to require Senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S. J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rule; SA 2367 to H.R. 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); S.1510, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes S.2146, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, and for other purposes.
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation; Energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. H.R. 301, New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S. 4, Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S. 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; S. 2216, Rural Energy Savings Program Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; H.R. 2994, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011; H.R. 3389, the Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act (clean energy); H.R. 3574, to revise the formula for allocating funding to States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; H.R. 3626, LIHEAP Protection Act; H.R. 3807, Guaranteed Energy Assistance Act of 2011; H.R. 4017, Smart Energy Act, (efficiency); H.R. 4026, Energy Assistance for American Families Act; H.R. 4230, HOMES Act, (efficiency); Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies; H.R. 4273, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012; H.R. 5325, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012, (energy efficiency, electric transportation); H.R. 5967, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act to establish a federal RES/EERS program; S. 398,Implementation of National Consensus Appliance agreements Act of 2011 (efficiency); S. 1491, PURPAs Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act; S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011; S. 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S. 1961, LIHEAP Protection Act; S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012; S. 2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012, (energy efficiency, electric transportation); S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, (LIHEAP, rural transportation); S. 3352, Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act of 2012, (combined heat and power); Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally and pricing incentives. S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes H.R.1808, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.1710, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives H.R.2054, To provide for the reenrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting reenriched uranium, and for other purposes H.R.2075, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes S.1320, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to offer to enter into temporary used fuel storage facility agreements S.2176, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes; H.R.1682, To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes S.109, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes. S.640, A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information H.R.502, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes. H.R.1320, To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes H.R.1326, To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes H.R.2004, To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes H.R.2105, To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes H.R.2122, To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes H.R.3606, To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies. H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed S.1394, A bill to allow a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not appointed and confirmed in a timely manner. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011 S1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011 S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act HR 4017, Smart Energy Act S1914, Cut Energy Bills at Home Act H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives). S.99, A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes S.892, A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes S.1690, A bill to preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes. S.2031, A bill to make funds available for the American centrifuge project research, development, and demonstration program of the Department of Energy, with an offset. H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations H.R.908, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes H.R.1023, To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact H.R.1268, To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities H.R.1436, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes. H.R.1694, To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster H.R.1705, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes H.R.1861, To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes H.R.2133, To increase domestic energy production, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and diversify the energy portfolio of the United States H.R.2208, To incorporate smart grid capability into the Energy Star Program, to reduce peak electric demand, to reauthorize a energy efficiency public information program to include Smart Grid information, and for other purposes. H.R.2401, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R.3010, To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents H.R.3155, To preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes H.R.3630, A bill to extend the payroll tax holiday, unemployment compensation, Medicare physician payment, provide for the consideration of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes H.R.4480, To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; S. Amendment 1654, to H.R. 1813, Boozman Amendment to Surface Transportation Bill, (private property protection act to preserve existing authority to use eminent domain); H.R.1433, Private Property Rights Protection Act, (preserving existing authority for utilities to use eminent domain authority); H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, (Public Safety Broadband Network); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; HR 4026, Energy Assistance for American Families Act; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. S.1813, A bill to reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes; FY 2013 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2013 Defense Appropriations; FY 2013 Energy and Water Development Appropriation; FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2013 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2013 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2013 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2013 Labor, HHS Appropriations; H. Con. Res 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution;
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; Support incentives to produce biogas, generally; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011. H.R. 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (tax issues); H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act (electric vehicle incentives); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); H.R. 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles; S.232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit.; S. 1285, Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act (electric vehicles); S.1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S. 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles; HR 2391, Renewable Integration Credit
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act; S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011; S1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011; S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act; HR 4017, Smart Energy Act; S1914, Cut Energy Bills at Home Act; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011; H.R. 301, New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S. 4, Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S. 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; S. 2216, Rural Energy Savings Program Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; H.R. 2994, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011; H.R. 3389, the Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act (Markey); H.R. 4017, Smart Energy Act, (efficiency); H.R. 4230, HOMES Act, (efficiency); Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies; H.R. 4273, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson); S. 398,Implementation of National Consensus Appliance agreements Act of 2011 (efficiency); S. 1491, PURPAs Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act; S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011; S. 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S. 2146, the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1682, To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes; H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes; S.109, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; S.640. A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information; H.R.502, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services; H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States; H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; H.R.1320, To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes; H.R.1326, To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes; H.R.2004, To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R.2105, To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes; H.R.2122 , To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes; H.R.3606, To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies; S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1808, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.1710, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives; H.R.2054, To provide for the reenrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting reenriched uranium, and for other purposes; H.R.2075, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.1320, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to offer to enter into temporary used fuel storage facility agreements; S.2176, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes; H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed; S.1394, A bill to allow a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not appointed and confirmed in a timely manner; S.99, A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes; S.892A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes; S.1690, A bill to preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); S.2031, A bill to make funds available for the American centrifuge project research, development, and demonstration program of the Department of Energy, with an offset; H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project; H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations; H.R.908, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program; H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes; H.R.1023, To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission; H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact; H.R.1268, To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities; H.R.1436, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes; H.R.1694, To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster; H.R.1705, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R.1861, To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes; H.R.1938, To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes; H.R.2133, To increase domestic energy production, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and diversify the energy portfolio of the United States; H.R.2208, To incorporate smart grid capability into the Energy Star Program, to reduce peak electric demand, to reauthorize a energy efficiency public information program to include Smart Grid information, and for other purposes; H.R.2401, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R.3010, To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents; H.R.3155, To preserve the multiple use land management policy in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; H.R.3630, A bill to extend the payroll tax holiday, unemployment compensation, Medicare physician payment, provide for the consideration of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes;
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; HR 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; S 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act); S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (electric Vehicles); H.R. 7,The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act, (alternative fuel vehicles); H.R.1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, (alternative fuel vehicles); S.948, Electric Vehicles Act; S.1863, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011, (alternative fuel vehicles); S.1921,Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act; S.2204, Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, (electric vehicles);
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan); H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; H.R. 3391, the Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S.2122, Defense of Environment and Property Act, (defines scope of federal Jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance);
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; H.R. 3862, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); H.R.910, To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes; S.1510, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes; S.2146, A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 1391, Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act, prohibits EPA from regulating coal ash under Subtitle C of RCRA; H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, bill to prevent double permitting requirement for herbicides and pesticides; H.R.910, To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); FY 2012 Budget Resolution; H. Con. Res. 34, Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget); HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill; LIHEAP provisions contained in: FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2012 Defense Appropriations; FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R.1367, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); H.R.1402, To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government, (electric vehicles); H.R.1685, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S.734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S.739, A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government, (electric vehicles); S.948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011; S.1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011, to promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; H.R 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act), provisions related to the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011, (energy, CES, CCS); S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Lugar discussion drafts, (energy, CES, NSR); Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment;
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; H.R. 301, the New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, the A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S. 559, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S. 963, Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011, (efficiency); S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011 HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act, provisions that restrict or discourage natural gas production; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1682, To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes; H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes; S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1808, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.1710, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives; H.R.2054, To provide for the reenrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting reenriched uranium, and for other purposes; H.R.2075, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.99, A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes; S.892, A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes; H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project; H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations; H.R.908, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program; H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes; H.R. 1573,To facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act, to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank,(Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.1023, To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact H.R.1268, To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities H.R.1436, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes. H.R.1705, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes H.R.1861, To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes H.R.1938, To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; S. 89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. 164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding); Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Support incentives to produce biogas; S.1291, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power; H.R.2391, Renewable Energy for a Brighter Future Act, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles and related provisions contained in: H.J.RES.79, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; H.R.1473, Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; H.R.1540, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; H.R.2354, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; H.R.2584, Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; H.R.2608, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.3671, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; S.1601, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012; H.J.RES.79, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012; Energy Provisions of the following drafts: FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2012 Defense Appropriations; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution; H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally); H.R.2584, "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012"(coal ash); FY 2012 Budget Resolution; H.R. 2354,"Energy and Water development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012"(efficiency, electric transportation); H.R.2608,Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2112,Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2596,Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; S.1572,Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2219,Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2354,Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2434,Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012; S.1573,Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2017,Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (Homeland Security); S.1599,Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 3070, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 3671, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally); H.R. 3672, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 (appropriations issues generally); S.1601,Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012; S.1596,Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.J. Res. 94, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; H.J. Res. 95, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; H.J. Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.1351, "Battery Innovation Act of 2011"(Electric Vehicles); S. 1294, "Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011 (Electric Vehicles); H.R. 2845, the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 (regarding carbon dioxide pipelines); H.R. 2937, the Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011 (regarding carbon dioxide pipelines); S.734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S.948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011; S.1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)(electric Vehicles); H. Con. Res. 93, providing for a correction to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2845, regarding carbon dioxide pipelines. S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011; HR 2937, Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011; HR 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: H.R. 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act); S. 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S. 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011.
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Natural Gas Utilities, generally; H.R.908, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program; H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes; H.R.1023, To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission; H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact; H.R.1268, To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities; H.R.1436, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes; H.R.1694, To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster; H.R.1705, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R.1861, To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes; H.R.1938, To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes; H.R.2133, To increase domestic energy production, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and diversify the energy portfolio of the United States H.R.2208, To incorporate smart grid capability into the Energy Star Program, to reduce peak electric demand, to reauthorize a energy efficiency public information program to include Smart Grid information, and for other purposes; H.R.2401, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R.3010, To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents; S.109, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; S.640, A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, and enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information; H.R.502, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services; H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States; H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; H.R.1320, To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, and for other purposes; H.R.1326, To underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, supporting progress in improving nuclear safety, enhancing the public availability of nuclear safety information, and for other purposes; H.R.2004, To authorize the President to control the transfer of goods, services, technology, and software to protect the national security, and to promote the foreign policy, of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R.2105, To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, North Korea, and Syria certain goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes; H.R.2122, To renew the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes; S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1808, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; Natural Gas Provisions contained in; HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011 S1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011 S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S. 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act H.R.1710, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives; H.R.2054, To provide for the reenrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting reenriched uranium, and for other purposes; H.R.2075, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes S.1320, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to offer to enter into temporary used fuel storage facility agreements; H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed; S.1394, A bill to allow a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not appointed and confirmed in a timely manner; S.99, A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes; S.892, A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes; S.2031, A bill to make funds available for the American centrifuge project research, development, and demonstration program of the Department of Energy, with an offset; H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project; H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1682, To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S.1510, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S. 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S. 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; Draft legislation to provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze standards through State implementation plans.
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally - support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Support for tax incentives to produce biogas; Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits); H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; H.R. 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act (electric vehicle incentives); H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (tax extenders); H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S. 1285, Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act (electric vehicles); S.1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S.1291, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power; H.R.2391, Renewable Energy for a Brighter Future Act. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: H.R. 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act); S. 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S. 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 1573, To facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act, to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); H.R.1840, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Over-the-Counter derivatives).
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles and related provisions contained in: H.R.1, Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; H.R.1473, Making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; H.R.1540, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; H.R.2354, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes, efficiency, electric transportation issues; H.R.2608, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution; H.R.2112,Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2596,Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; S.1572,Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2219,Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2354,Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2434,Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012; S.1573,Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012; H.R.2017,Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (Homeland Security provisions); S.1599,Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); Draft of the Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S.1601,Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012; S.1596,Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; H.J.RES.79 Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; H.R. 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act", bill to prevent double permitting requirement for herbicides and pesticides;
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; Support for tax incentives to produce biogas; H.R. 1573, To facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act, to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); H.R.1840, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Over-the-Counter derivatives); S. 89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. 164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding); Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011. Renewable Integration Credit Act provisions of the following bills: S. 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act H.R. 2391, Renewable Energy for a Brighter Future Act S. 1291, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act"; H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011"; S. 473, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011"; S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.1351, "Battery Innovation Act of 2011"(Electric Vehicles); S. 1294, "Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011 (Electric Vehicles); H.R. 2845, the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 (regarding carbon dioxide pipelines); H.R. 2937, the Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011 (regarding carbon dioxide pipelines); S.734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S.948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel Support incentives for natural gas vehicles Advocate for authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. This issue arose in: S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 HR 2937, Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011 HR 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); Draft of House Energy and Commerce Committee Public Safety Broadband Network Bill; S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA);
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011, (energy, CES, CCS); S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S. J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011. H.R.910, To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes. S.1510, An original bill to promote the domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, and for other purposes
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; H.R. 301, the New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence, (to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies); H.R. 909, the A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future, (to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy); S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act, (to promote clean energy); S. 398, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011", (appliance standards, efficiency); S. 559, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act, (including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 and S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act S.99, A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes; S.109, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes; S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project; H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations; H.R.617, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States; H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes; H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact; H.R.1280, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; S. 89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. 164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. Amendment 212, "Repeal of Imposition of Withholding", (3% withholding); H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding); S. 298, "Charging American Forward Act", (tax credit for electric vehicles); Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. Support incentives to produce biogas
Coal Ash issues generally;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act); H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations); H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, (including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act, (to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners); S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act, (to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases); S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", (amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations); S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011, (to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act", (promoting the addition of new hydropower capacity);
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.1, "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011", (LIHEAP funding, numerous amendments related to EPA regulations and other environmental and climate change issues, McKinley amendment on coal ash); FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2012 Defense Appropriations; FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution; No Bill Number, Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget); H. Amendment 56 to H.R. 1 - to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000; H. Amendment 57 to H.R. 1 - to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. H.J.RES.44, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R.1367, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); H.R.1402, To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government, (electric vehicles); H.R.1685, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S.734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S.739, A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government, (electric vehicles); S.948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011; S.1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011, to promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; H.R 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act), provisions related to the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Energy Legislation, generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; Over-The-Counter derivatives issues generally; Clean energy standard legislation generally; H.R. 301, the New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, the A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S. 559, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S. 963, Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011, (efficiency); S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011 HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act, provisions that restrict or discourage natural gas production; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1682, To promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes; H.R.2072, To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes; S.512, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; S.1067, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes; H.R.1808, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes; H.R.1710, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives; H.R.2054, To provide for the reenrichment of certain depleted uranium owned by the Department of Energy, and for the sale or barter of the resulting reenriched uranium, and for other purposes; H.R.2075, To require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage, and for other purposes; S.99, A bill to promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes; S.892, A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes; H.R.301, To ensure the energy independence of the United States by promoting research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies through a system of grants and prizes on the scale of the original Manhattan Project; H.R.332, To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations; H.R.908, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program; H.R.909, To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes; H.R. 1573,To facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act, to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank,(Over-the-Counter derivatives). H.R.1023, To secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission H.R.1242, To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact H.R.1268, To provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities H.R.1436, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State and county in which the facility is located within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits, and for other purposes. H.R.1705, To require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes H.R.1861, To greatly enhance America's path toward energy independence and economic and national security, to conserve energy use, to promote innovation, to achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land, to rebuild our Nation's aging roads, bridges, locks, and dams, and for other purposes H.R.1938, To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; S. 89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. 164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding); Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Support incentives to produce biogas; S.1291, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power; H.R.2391, Renewable Energy for a Brighter Future Act, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit.
Coal Ash issues generally; H.R. 1391, Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act, prohibits EPA from regulating coal ash under Subtitle C of RCRA; H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, bill to prevent double permitting requirement for herbicides and pesticides; H.R.910, To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011, (energy, CES, CCS); S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Lugar discussion drafts, (energy, CES, NSR); Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; H.R. 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R.1, "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011", (LIHEAP funding, numerous amendments related to EPA regulations and other environmental and climate change issues, McKinley amendment on coal ash); FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2012 Defense Appropriations; FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution; No Bill Number, Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget); H. Amendment 56 to H.R. 1 - to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000; H. Amendment 57 to H.R. 1 - to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. H.J.RES.44, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S.158, "STB Reauthorization"; S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 298, "Charging America Forward Act", (EV's); S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act) Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel Support incentives for natural gas vehicles Advocate for authorizing research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act"; H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011"; H.R.916, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011";
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act); H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations); H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, (including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act, (to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners); S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act, (to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases); S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", (amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations); S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011, (to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act", (promoting the addition of new hydropower capacity);
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; S. 89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. 164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. Amendment 212, "Repeal of Imposition of Withholding", (3% withholding); H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding); S. 298, "Charging American Forward Act", (tax credit for electric vehicles); Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. Support incentives to produce biogas
Coal Ash issues generally;
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Ant-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (Extends authorization of current CFATS program); S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; H.R.5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; H.R.5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010"; H.R.3448, "To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.: H.R.2868, "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes."
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Provisions Affecting Utilities and delivery of products and services in the following: S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill" S.3442, "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010"; S. 3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"; S. 3511, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 20101"; H.R. 5442, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010";
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist - Market Manipulation Section);Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009;
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.RES. 1329, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes (Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program: to make funds available to states to support financial assistance provided by qualified financing entities for making, to existing homes, energy efficiency improvements.); S. 3434, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010", (Establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010); H.R.4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act", (Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for FY2011-FY2014); H.R.2454, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.4899, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R.5136, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S.661, A bill to strengthen American manufacturing through improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act and draft American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman); allocation of allowances; credit for early action; renewable electricity standard provisions, including provisions for alternative compliance payments and clean energy resource standard alternative; renewable integration credit; coal retirement incentives; proposals for renewable electricity integration credit for purchase or production of renewable power and offsets for credit costs. energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S.2052, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. H.R.5163, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. S.2812, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. H.R.5164, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit. S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. S. 232/H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes; H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes. H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production. H.R.3276, To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes. H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods. H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes H.R.3201, To amend the General Mining Law to provide for a fair return to the public, security of tenure to holders of mining claims and mill sites, and cleanup of abandoned mine lands, and for other purposes. S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes. H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions. H.R.3385, To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.644, To withdraw the Tusayan Ranger District and Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources. H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes H.R.5156, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services. S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes H.RES.1209, Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice. H.RES.1466, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. S.J.RES.26 Title: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
To Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes; S. 3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (OTC derivatives); H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection act", (OTC derivates);
Corporate Taxation, generally; H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's);
H.CON.RES.281 Title: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020. S.CON.RES.60 Title: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
Coal Ash issues generally; S. 3209, "Safe Chemicals Act", (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform);
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Coal Ash issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes. ; S.1933, A bill to establish an integrated Federal program that protects, restores, and conserves natural resources by responding to the threats and effects of climate change, and for other purposes. S.3633, A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve a provision relating to Federal procurement of recycled materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. S.2835, A bill to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes.
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); H.R. 3082 (Amendment No. 4805), Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2011 (LIHEAP); HR 4554, LIHEAP funding provisions; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies LIHEAP Provisions in: H.CON.RES.281, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020; S.CON.RES.60, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015. H.R.2454 Title: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (introduced 5/15/2009) H.R.2998 Title: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (introduced 6/23/2009) H.R.5136 Title: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (by request) (introduced 4/26/2010) S.1733 Title: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/30/2009) H.R.5866 Title: Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] (introduced 7/27/2010) S.3635 Title: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 7/22/2010)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; Power-Sector Only Climate, generally; H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate); S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act (GHG's); S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act (climate change, energy efficiency); S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (climate offsets); S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 (climate change); S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act, (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development); Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act; S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes S.3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (Over-The-Counter derivatives); H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act", (Over-The-Counter derivatives).
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill" (rail/coal); S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act" (EV's); S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010 HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute Discovery of Condition for an operator Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT AS Act) S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods. H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (cease & desist market manipulation section). S.661, A bill to strengthen American manufacturing through improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S.1462, energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit. FCC National Broadband Plan, cyber security issues; H.R. 5696, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act," cyber security issues; S. 3487, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act," cyber security issues.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; H.R.5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; H.R.5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010". Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation. S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes. H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions. H.R.2868, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes
Corporate Taxation, generally; Dividend tax rate issues generally; H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act", (Tax credits for EV's); S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); S. 1091, STORAGE Act (tax incentives for energy storage); H.R. 4210, STORAGE Act (tax incentives for energy storage); H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, (dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives); H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation) H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's); S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency). Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in Public Law # 111-312/ HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010; Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of efficient natural gas technologies S 1408, HR 1835, S. 3815 Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist - Market Manipulation Section); H.R.5163, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. H.R.5164, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. S.1462, energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S.2052, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. S.2812, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit. S.661 A bill to strengthen American manufacturing tH.R.ough improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes. FCC National Broadband Plan;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Ocean policy generally; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development) S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;
Chemical Security Issues, generally; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); H.R.5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010"; H.R.5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; H.R. 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation S. 2996, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (Extends authorization of current CFATS program); S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010";
Corporate Taxation, generally; H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); H.R. 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation H.R. 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property S 1408, H.R. 1835, S. 3815 Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies S 306, H.R. 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta S 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends S Amdt 4319 to H.R. 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's); S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act", (Tax credits for EV's); S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13
Coal Ash issues generally; S. 3209, "Safe Chemicals Act", (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform); H. R. 5820, "The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010", (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers addressed in: H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S.1933, A bill to establish an integrated Federal program that protects, restores, and conserves natural resources by responding to the tH.R.eats and effects of climate change, and for other purposes; S.2776, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development;. S.2835,A bill to reduce global warming pollution tH.R.ough international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes; S.3464. A bill to establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing dependence on foreign oil, saving Americans money, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes; S.3633, A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve a provision relating to Federal procurement of recycled materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
H.CON.RES.281 Title: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020. House Chairmans mark, FY 2011 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill; (LIHEAP funding) S. 3686 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, (LIHEAP funding) Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) H.R. 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011; Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles H.R. 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies H.R.2454 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2998 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R.5136 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R.5866 Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 2010 S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S.3635 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 S.CON.RES.60 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 tH.R.ough 2015.
S. 3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (OTC derivatives); H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act", (OTC derivates); Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill" S.3442, "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010"; S. 3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"; S. 3511, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"; S.3815 : Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S.3715 : Charging America Forward Act; S.3663, "Clean Energy Jobs and Oil" Company Accountability Act of 2010 (electric transportation) Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: H.R. 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 H.R. 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute Discovery of Condition for an operator H.R. 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes S 1408, H.R. 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act) S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010 S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Coal Ash issues generally; S. 3209, "Safe Chemicals Act", (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform);
Corporate Taxation, generally; H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's);
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass; S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act); S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010"; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally; S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development." H.R.2454, "To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy;" S.2776, "A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development."
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010. H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency); H.RES. 1329, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes (Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program: to make funds available to states to support financial assistance provided by qualified financing entities for making, to existing homes, energy efficiency improvements.); S. 3434, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010"; S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010", (Establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010); H.R.4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act", (Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for FY2011-FY2014); H.R.2454, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R.4899, Making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R.5136, To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S.661, A bill to strengthen American manufacturing through improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act and draft American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman); allocation of allowances; credit for early action; renewable electricity standard provisions, including provisions for alternative compliance payments and clean energy resource standard alternative; renewable integration credit; coal retirement incentives; proposals for renewable electricity integration credit for purchase or production of renewable power and offsets for credit costs. energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S.2052, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. H.R.5163, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. S.2812, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. H.R.5164, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit. S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. S. 232/H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes; H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes. H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production. H.R.3276, To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes. H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods. H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes H.R.3201, To amend the General Mining Law to provide for a fair return to the public, security of tenure to holders of mining claims and mill sites, and cleanup of abandoned mine lands, and for other purposes. S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes. H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions. H.R.3385, To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.644, To withdraw the Tusayan Ranger District and Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources. H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes H.R.5156, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services. S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes H.RES.1209, Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice. H.RES.1466, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository. S.J.RES.26 Title: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Ant-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (Extends authorization of current CFATS program); S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"; H.R.5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"; H.R.5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010"; H.R.3448, "To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.: H.R.2868, "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes."
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Provisions Affecting Utilities and delivery of products and services in the following: S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill" S.3442, "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010"; S. 3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"; S. 3511, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 20101"; H.R. 5442, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010";
To Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes; S. 3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (OTC derivatives); H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection act", (OTC derivates);
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Corporate Taxation, generally; H.R. 3590, "Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act of 2010" (Medicare Part D); H.R. 4213, "the Tax Extenders Act of 2010" (energy tax credits/pensions); H.R. 4851, "Continuing Extension Act of 2010"; H.R. 4849, "Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010"; S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates, Coroprate Taxation Provisions; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13 HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property S.1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas Oppose repeal of energy production incentives Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009, corporate tax provisions; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HR 4554 Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Monitoring health care legislation, generally; Specifically Medicare Part "D" H.R. 4872, "Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" (Medicare Part D, Medicare Tax on Unearned Income);
Chemical Security Issues, generally; S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; GRID Act (no bill number yet); H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Ant-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; S. 2996, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (Extends authorization of current CFATS program); Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes. H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions. H.R.3385, To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. H.R.2868, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; Provisions Affecting Utilities and delivery of products and services in the following: S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill"; S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 4711, "Postal Service Electric Motor Vehicle Act" (electric drive); S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (Posey re: SEC climate change guidance); H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (Barrasso re: SEC climate change guidance); S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Electric utility industry issues, including cost containment and technology development related to Kerry-Graham-Lieberman initiative on climate change. S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act" (clean water act jurisdictional issues); S. 1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Ocean policy generally
Coal ash regulation under RCRA and CWA; Coal Ash issues generally; Endangered Species Act issues generally; TSCA Substances Control Act issues generally; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers; Environement Provisions of the following bills: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; H.R.2454, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; S.1933, A bill to establish an integrated Federal program that protects, restores, and conserves natural resources by responding to the threats and effects of climate change, and for other purposes; S.2835, A bill to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes. S.2877, A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes; S.2776, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development.
To Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes No Bill Number, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives, FERC/CFTC jurisdictional issue); Amendment #192, Shelby Amendment to the Draft, No Bill Number, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives); S. Amendment 3336, to "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives); S. Amendment 3430, to "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives); H.R. 3795, "Treatment of Renewable Energy Certificate" (transactions under CEA); Restoring American Financial Stability - Senate Banking Committee bill HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 HR 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010; Graham draft clean energy standard legislation. S. 3177, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010" (energy efficiency); No Bill Number, Committee Print on the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (energy efficiency); S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010" (efficiency); S. 3059, "National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010" (efficiency); S. 1134, "Responsible Use of Coal act of 2009" (CCS); H.R. 4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act" (LIHEAP); S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act HR 3488 Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act H.R.2454, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S.661. A bill to strengthen American manufacturing through improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S.2052, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes. S.2812, Title: A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes. S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit. S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes. S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes. S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes. H.R.515 , To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. S.232, A bill to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States. H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes. S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings. S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R. 2372, A bill To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes. H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes. H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production. H.R.3276, To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes. H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods. H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R.3201 Title: To amend the General Mining Law to provide for a fair return to the public, security of tenure to holders of mining claims and mill sites, and cleanup of abandoned mine lands, and for other purposes. H.R.644, To withdraw the Tusayan Ranger District and Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and for other purposes. H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; H.R.1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions; all provisions; H.R.233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; all provisions; S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; all provisions; H.R.3288, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2010, and for other purposes; H.AMDT.417 to H.R.3246 Amendment expands industry participation in the vehicle research and development program (sec. 101) to include manufacturers of all qualified plug-in electric vehicles;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; S.661, "Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009"; all provisions;
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, provisions related to derivatives; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, all provisions; Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009, House Financial Services Committee Discussion Draft, all sections;
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in: HR 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010; HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; H.R.3183, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; all provisions related to utlilities and power transmission; H.R.3288, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2010, and for other purposes; all provisions related to utilities; S.1436, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes, all provisions related to t utilities and electric tranmission; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), inlcluding: Budget Resolution for FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 3293, Labor/HHS ED Appropriations Bill, FY2010; Renewable Energy Policy;
S. 672, "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act."; all provisions; H.R.2448, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 3300, To provide increased transparency and regulatory requirements for the trading of certain derivative financial instruments; all provisions;
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, all sections; S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act, all sections; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act, all sections; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act, all sections; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production: HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act S.598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009";all sections; S.672, the "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009", all sections; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009", all sections; S.539, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act", all sections; S.774, "National Energy Security Act of 2009", all sections; H.R.889, "Save American Energy Act", all sections; H.R.890,"American Renewable Energy Act:"; all sections; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", all sections; S.807, "Sound Management of America's Resources and Technologies for Energy Act", all sections; S.949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act", all sections; S.1175, To amend PURPA to authorize DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; H.R.2211, "National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009", all sections; H.R.445, To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes; , all sections; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act"; all sections; Federal Renewable Energy Policy, generally
Endangered Species issues generally; Coal Ash issues generally; S. 787, the "Clean Water Restoration Act"; all provisions; Transission Siting issues; H.R. 21, "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; all provisions; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers. HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; all provisions; Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Draft Climate Change Bill, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; all provisions;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009", all provisions; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; all provisions; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; all provisions; "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act of 2009" Legislation pending, no bill yet H.R.1310, the "Clean Water Protection Act"; all provisions; H.R.21, the "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; all provisions; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction; all provisions; S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash; Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues; all provisions; "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation"; S.1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009"; H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; all provisions; Coal Ash issues generally; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; all provisions; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1134, "Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1502, the "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009"; all provisions; EPA Carbon Regulation, generally EPA Clean Air Regulations, generally
S.418/HR 1006, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009"; all provisions;
Corporate Taxation, generally; S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts; all provisions; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; all provisions; S.1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R.977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 2989, "401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009"; all provisions; S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives, all provisions;. S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1637, "Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1639, "Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1643, "Cleaner, Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act"; all provisions; H.R.3367, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles; all provisions; Corporate Taxation provisions in: Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory;
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in: HR 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010; HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Budget Resolution for FY 2010, S Con Res 13 PL 111-117 - HR 3293 Labor/HHS ED Appropriations Bill, FY2010 H.R. 3288, "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010" (LIHEAP) Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles: PL 111-85, HR 3183, S 1436, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010 HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill"; S.146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 4399, "American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act" (electric vehicles);
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (derivatives, FERC/CFTC jurisdiction); H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 3300, "Derivative Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 3795, "OTC Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives);
Coal ash regulation under RCRA and CWA; Coal Ash issues generally; Endangered Species Act issues generally; S. 2811, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); H.R. 2062, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); Chemical Security issues generally; S.418/HR 1006, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009"; all provisions;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy And Security Act" (climate change); S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (climate change); H.R. 1862, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" ("cap & dividend", climate change); Draft: "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate); Carper Draft: "3-Pollutant Legislation" (draft Clean Air Act legislation); S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation); S.2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets); S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes); S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate policy / assistance); S.A. 2530, Murkowski amendment to S. 2996 (FY10 Interior Appropriations) re: EPA endangerment (EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues); S. 1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Ocean policy generally;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
Corporate Taxation, generally; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13 HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas Oppose repeal of energy production incentives Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory S. 271, "Freedom Act of 2009" (incentives to promote electric vehicles); H.R. 2989, "401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009" (timing of pension liability); H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" (OTC derivatives); H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"(climate change); H.R. 4213, "Tax Extenders Act of 2009" (multiple tax extensions); S. 722 "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009" (expiring tax provisions); S. 1639, "Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009" (energy tax-related proposals); S. 1620, "Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009" (provides tax incentives and fees for increasing motor vehicle fuel economy)
Monitor proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 Draft Senate Banking Committee Legislation & Senate Agriculture Committee legislation to regulate derivative trading HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 HR 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009" (Board of Directors provisions) Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding: HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill"; S.146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 4399, "American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act" (electric vehicles);
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (derivatives, FERC/CFTC jurisdiction); H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 3300, "Derivative Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 3795, "OTC Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives);
Corporate Taxation, generally; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13 HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas Oppose repeal of energy production incentives Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory S. 271, "Freedom Act of 2009" (incentives to promote electric vehicles); H.R. 2989, "401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009" (timing of pension liability); H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" (OTC derivatives); H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"(climate change); H.R. 4213, "Tax Extenders Act of 2009" (multiple tax extensions); S. 722 "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009" (expiring tax provisions); S. 1639, "Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009" (energy tax-related proposals); S. 1620, "Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009" (provides tax incentives and fees for increasing motor vehicle fuel economy)
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
Monitoring health care legislation, generally
Coal ash regulation under RCRA and CWA; Coal Ash issues generally; Endangered Species Act issues generally; S. 2811, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); H.R. 2062, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy And Security Act" (climate change); S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (climate change); H.R. 1862, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" ("cap & dividend", climate change); Draft: "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate); Carper Draft: "3-Pollutant Legislation" (draft Clean Air Act legislation); S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc); S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation); S.2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets); S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes); S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate policy / assistance); S.A. 2530, Murkowski amendment to S. 2996 (FY10 Interior Appropriations) re: EPA endangerment (EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues); S. 1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Ocean policy generally;
Monitor proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 Draft Senate Banking Committee Legislation & Senate Agriculture Committee legislation to regulate derivative trading HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 HR 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009" (Board of Directors provisions) Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding: HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act (cease & desist market manipulation, climate change, RES, efficiency, CCS, smart grid)"; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (comprehensive energy bill, transmission, RES, enforcement, efficiency); H.R. 889, "Save American Energy Act" (EERS); H.R. 890, "American Renewable Energy Act" (RES); S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act" (clean energy financing); S. 598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; Transmission siting and permitting issues generally; S. 1502, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009"; S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CCS); S. 1134, "Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009" (CCS); S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Endangered Species issues generally; Coal Ash issues generally; S. 787, the "Clean Water Restoration Act"; all provisions; Transission Siting issues; H.R. 21, "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; all provisions; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers. HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; all provisions; Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Draft Climate Change Bill, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; all provisions;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; S.661, "Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009"; all provisions;
S.418/HR 1006, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009"; all provisions;
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles in: HR 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010; HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; H.R.3183, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; all provisions related to utlilities and power transmission; H.R.3288, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2010, and for other purposes; all provisions related to utilities; S.1436, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes, all provisions related to t utilities and electric tranmission; Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), inlcluding: Budget Resolution for FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 3293, Labor/HHS ED Appropriations Bill, FY2010; Renewable Energy Policy;
S. 672, "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act."; all provisions; H.R.2448, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 3300, To provide increased transparency and regulatory requirements for the trading of certain derivative financial instruments; all provisions;
Monitoring health care legislation, generally
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; H.R.1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions; all provisions; H.R.233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; all provisions; S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; all provisions; H.R.3288, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2010, and for other purposes; H.AMDT.417 to H.R.3246 Amendment expands industry participation in the vehicle research and development program (sec. 101) to include manufacturers of all qualified plug-in electric vehicles;
Corporate Taxation, generally; S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts; all provisions; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; all provisions; S.1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R.977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 2989, "401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009"; all provisions; S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives, all provisions;. S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; all provisions; H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1637, "Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1639, "Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1643, "Cleaner, Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act"; all provisions; H.R.3367, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles; all provisions; Corporate Taxation provisions in: Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory;
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, all sections; S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act, all sections; S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act, all sections; S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act, all sections; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production: HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act S.598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009";all sections; S.672, the "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009", all sections; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009", all sections; S.539, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act", all sections; S.774, "National Energy Security Act of 2009", all sections; H.R.889, "Save American Energy Act", all sections; H.R.890,"American Renewable Energy Act:"; all sections; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", all sections; S.807, "Sound Management of America's Resources and Technologies for Energy Act", all sections; S.949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act", all sections; S.1175, To amend PURPA to authorize DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; H.R.2211, "National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009", all sections; H.R.445, To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes; , all sections; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act"; all sections; Federal Renewable Energy Policy, generally
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009", all provisions; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; all provisions; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; all provisions; "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act of 2009" Legislation pending, no bill yet H.R.1310, the "Clean Water Protection Act"; all provisions; H.R.21, the "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; all provisions; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction; all provisions; S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash; Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues; all provisions; "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation"; S.1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009"; H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; all provisions; Coal Ash issues generally; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; all provisions; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1134, "Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009"; all provisions; S.1502, the "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009"; all provisions; EPA Carbon Regulation, generally EPA Clean Air Regulations, generally
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Chemical Security Issues, generally; Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT); HR 2477, Bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; H.R.2868, "The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act"; H.R.2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009"; H.R.2195, To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009"; S.773, "Cybersecurity Act of 2009"; H.R.515/S. 232, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States; H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes;
Corporate Taxation, generally; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; Support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies; Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory;
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities; H.R.233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, provisions related to Chemical Security Issues; H.R. 1661, "Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act", utilities provisions; S.598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009", provisions related to utilities; H.R.1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions;
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; S.1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009"; H.R. 2989, "401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009"; S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives; S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009"; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding; HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009;
Energy and Climate Legislation; Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598, Alliance Standards Improvement Act; American Clean Energy Leadership Act, reported by the Senate Energy Committee; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production; HR 5527 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act; S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act of 2009, no bill number, all provisions; Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard; Bingaman discussion draft on transmission; Bingaman discussion draft, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; Bingaman draft, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) S.433, To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard; S.672, the "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009". "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" draft, no bill number at this time; S.539, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act"; S.774, "National Energy Security Act of 2009"; H.R.889, "Save American Energy Act"; H.R.890,"American Renewable Energy Act"; S.807, "Sound Management of America's Resources and Technologies for Energy Act"; S.949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; S.1175, To amend PURPA to authorize DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; H.R.2211, "National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009"; S. Amendment 836 to S. Con. Res 13 (Reed-Snowe LIHEAP amendment to Budget); S.661, "Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009"; Transmission siting and permitting generally; S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts; H.R.445, To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes; H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes; S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings; H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production.
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; H.R.1310, the "Clean Water Protection Act"; all provisions; H.R.21, the "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; all provisions; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction; all provisions;
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Murkowski Amendment #599 to the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations bill, H.R.1105, pertaining to energy and utilities; H.R.1105, Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes, provisions related to DOE loan Guarantee ; S. Amendment 836 to S. Con. Res 13 (Reed-Snowe LIHEAP amendment to Budget); H.CON.RES.85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014, provisions related to LiHEAP S.CON.RES.13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, provisions related to LiHEAP.
H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, all provisions; S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention, all provisions; Chemical Security Issues
H.R.1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions, all provisions; H.R.233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions; S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Waxman-Markey Discussion draft of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (climate bill), all provisions; S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purpose, all provisions; H.R.1759, Emission Migration Prevention with Long-Term Output Yields Act, all provisions; H.R.1310, the Clean Water Protection Act, all provisions; H.R.21, the Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, all provisions; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction, all provisions; H.R.493, Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009, all provisions; S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash, all provisions;
H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009, all provisions; Endangered Species issues generally H.R. 1689, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, all provisions;
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to energy policy, utilities, energy taxation and safe markets; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009, all provisions; S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts, all provisions. S. 320, A bill to ensure that short- and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives, all provisions.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally; Waxman-Markey Discussion draft of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (climate bill), all provisions; S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purpose, all provisions; H.R.1759, Emission Migration Prevention with Long-Term Output Yields Act, all provisions; H.R.1310, the Clean Water Protection Act, all provisions; H.R.21, the Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, all provisions; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction, all provisions; H.R.493, Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009, all provisions; S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash, all provisions;
H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, all provisions; S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention, all provisions; Chemical Security Issues
H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions related to energy policy, utilities, energy taxation and safe markets; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009, all provisions; S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts, all provisions. S. 320, A bill to ensure that short- and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives, all provisions.
H.R.1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions, all provisions; H.R.233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions; S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions;
S.661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009, all provisions; S.598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R.445, To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes, all provisions; Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard , all provisions; Bingaman discussion draft on transmission, all provisions; Bingaman discussion draft, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act, all provisions; S.539, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act, all provisions; S.774, National Energy Security Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R.889, Save American Energy Act, all provisions; H.R.890,American Renewable Energy Act, all provisions;
H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009, all provisions; Endangered Species issues generally H.R. 1689, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, all provisions;
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 7327, Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, All Provisions S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 , All Provisions Transmission sitting and permitting issues generally and in a congressional oversight context H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act 2009 (Continuing Resolution), All Provisions H.R. 6729, To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes Clean Air Act , All Provisions
Natural Gas storage Issues: Chemical Facility Safety (HR 5577) H.R. 5533, Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008, All Provisions H.R. 6831, Copper Theft Prevention Act , All Provisions
Appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): 2008 Budget Resolution- (SA 4154, SA 4203) Homeland Security Appropriations Act/Continuing Resolution - (H.R. 2638) Economic Stimulus Bill (HR 5140).
Climate VISION , All Provisions, Endangered species all issues generally Climate Change Legislation as it affects natural gas utilities: Climate Security Act, (S 2191 and S 3036); Boxer Substitute Amendment to S.3036 (SA 4825) Dingell-Boucher climate change discussion draft, All Provisions, H.R. 1590, The Safe Climate Act of 2007 , All Provisions H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation Education and National Strategy for The 21st Century Act(water issues) S.1387 National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007, All Provisions H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 , All Provisions H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act , All Provisions H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act , All Provisions H.R. 6739, United States Climate Action Now Act , All Provisions H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act , All Provisions House Amendment and Senate Amendment to H.R. 6049 , Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 2076, Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act , All Provisions S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 , All Provisions S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act , All Provisions
Pipeline Safety Issues Pipeline User Fees H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, All Provisions H.R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act, All Provisions S. 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act , All Provisions S. 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act(rail issues) , All Provisions
H.R. 2421, The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 1870, The Clean Water Restoration Act , All Provisions S. 3208, Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008, All Provisions S. 3233, Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008, All Provisions
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Legislation to encourage increased supply of natural gas: Outer Continental Shelf SAFE Energy Act (S. 875, HR 1506) The American Made Energy Act (HR 5437) The NEED Act (HR 2784) Interior Appropriations Act (HR 2643, 2764) Increased Research and Development of Natural Gas Technologies (S 1751, HR 2641) Bulk Power System Protection Act, No Associated Legislation, Fiscal Year 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations, All Provisions re: oil and natural gas supply issues H.R. 3775, The Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 , All Provisions H.R. 3776, The Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007 , All Provisions H.R. 3997, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008':, All Provisions H.R. 4059, Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act , All Provisions H.R. 6401, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act , All Provisions H.R. 7060, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, All Provisions Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of The Energy Act of 1992 , All Provisions S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 3186, The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act , All Provisions S. 3345, The Future Fuels Act of 2008 , All Provisions SA to H.R. 1424, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 , All Provisions SA to H.R. 3221, to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for The limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in These sectors that would result from a lapse in The tax law.
Appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): 2008 Budget Resolution- (SA 4154, SA 4203) Homeland Security Appropriations Act/Continuing Resolution - (H.R. 2638) Economic Stimulus Bill (HR 5140).
Climate VISION , All Provisions, Endangered species all issues generally Climate Change Legislation as it affects natural gas utilities: Climate Security Act, (S 2191 and S 3036); Boxer Substitute Amendment to S.3036 (SA 4825) Dingell-Boucher climate change discussion draft, All Provisions, H.R. 1590, The Safe Climate Act of 2007 , All Provisions H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation Education and National Strategy for The 21st Century Act(water issues) S.1387 National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007, All Provisions H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 , All Provisions H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act , All Provisions H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act , All Provisions H.R. 6739, United States Climate Action Now Act , All Provisions H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act , All Provisions House Amendment and Senate Amendment to H.R. 6049 , Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 , All Provisions S. 2076, Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act , All Provisions S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Provisions S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 , All Provisions S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act , All Provisions
Pipeline Safety Issues Pipeline User Fees H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, All Provisions H.R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act, All Provisions S. 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act , All Provisions S. 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act(rail issues) , All Provisions
Natural Gas storage Issues: Chemical Facility Safety (HR 5577) H.R. 5533, Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008, All Provisions H.R. 6831, Copper Theft Prevention Act , All Provisions
H.R. 7327, Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, All Provisions S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 , All Provisions Transmission sitting and permitting issues generally and in a congressional oversight context H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act 2009 (Continuing Resolution), All Provisions H.R. 6729, To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes Clean Air Act , All Provisions
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
FY 2009 Energy & Water Appropriations re: oil and natual gas supply issues; H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act, all provisions; H.R. 2638, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Development Act, all provisions; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008; Hinchey-Wolf amendment H.R. 4059, Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act, all provisions; S. 1321, Energy Savings Act, all provisions; S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act, all provisions;
H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007provision relating to Power Act, all provisions H.R. 2137/S. 822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances, all provisions; H.R. 2313/S. 502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; all provisions; H.R. 5658, Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Authorization, all provisions; H.R. 729, provisions relating to net metering; H.R. 969, renewable portfolio standard provisions; S. 1115, Energy Efficiency Promotion Act, all provisions; S. 1789, Transportations Appropriations; all provisions; S. 3002, Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Authorization, all provisions; S. 3186, Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer ActTransmission siting and permitting issues generally and ina congressional oversight context S. 722, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions;
Endangered Species Issues, Generally H.R. 2419/S. 2483, FY 2007 Farm Bill, all provisions; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, all provisions; S. 278, National Heritage Areas Partnership Act, all provisions; S. 289, Journey Through Hallowed Grounds National Heritage Area and National Heritage Area Policy, all provisions; H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Development Act, all provisions; S. 3233, Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008, all provisions; S. 3345, Future Fuels Act of 2008, all provisions;
Clean Air Act: Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992; Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking; Climate VISION H.R. 1495, Water Resources Development Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 1933, all provisions; H.R. 2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 319, Transmission siting and permitting issues H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; H.R. 4226, Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 6, Clean Energy Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 6186, To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.all provisions; H.R. 620, Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 6577, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, all provisions; H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act, all provisions; H.R. 829, Transmission siting and permitting issues S. 1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, all provisions; S. 1387, National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act, all provisions; S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, all provisions; S. 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, all provisions; S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, all provisions; S. 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, all provisions; S. 317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, all provisions; S.1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, all provisions; S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, all provisions; S.1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, all provisions; S.J. Res/H.R. 6577, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, all provisions;
H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, all provisions; H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 3776, Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 5943, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives, all provisions; H.R. 6001, To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic energy resources and supply, to strengthen energy security and independence, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 6161, To provide for American energy independence by July 4, 2015.all provisions; H.R. 6207, To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy, all provisions; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act, all provisions; H.R. 6401, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act, all provisions; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act, all provisions; H.R. 6729, To encourage grater eergy fficiency in building codes, all provisions; H.R. 6739, United States Climate Act Now Act, all provisions; H.R. 362, To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2076, Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act, all provisions; S. 761, A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy, all provisions;
H.R. 1650, The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; all provisions; H.R. 1997 to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property, all provisions; H.R. 2125, The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act, all provisions; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; all provisions; H.R. 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; all provisions; H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, all provisions; S. 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; all provisions; S. 772, The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions; S. 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Ac, trail issues
H.R. 5533, Chemical Facilities Act of 2008, all provisions; H.R. 5577, Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act, all provisions; H.R. 6831, Coopper Theft Prevention Act, all provisions;
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
Transmission siting and permitting issues in H.R. 319, H.R. 829, and H.R. 2337, "the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007" S.289, "Journey Through Hallowed Grounds National Heritage Area" and National Heritage Area Policy H.R. 2641, "Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008"- Hinchey-Wolf amendment related to EP Act transmission siting provisions; All provisions of the following: 278, "National Heritage Areas Partnership Act" S.2483; H.R. 2419, FY 2007 Farm Bill H.R.6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 S.2483, "The National Forests, Parks, Public Land and Reclamation Projects Reauthorization Act of 2007" S.1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007; S.280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.4189, To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes; H.R. 4929, To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes; S.2531, A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act., all provisions; H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act, all provisions; H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; H.R. 2764 , Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; H.R. 3215, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes., all provisions; H.R. 362, To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes, all provisions; H.R. 363 , Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act , all provisions; H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 3776, Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007, all provisions; H.R. 5943, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives, all provisions; H.R. 6001, To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic energy resources and supply, to strengthen energy security and independence, and for other purposes., all provisions; H.R. 6161, To provide for American energy independence by July 4, 2015., all provisions; H.R. 6207, To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy., all provisions; S. 1751 , Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions; S. 2155, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to encourage the development of clean energy technologies for deployment in markets abroad, to assist the Department of Energy's promotion of research and development of clean and efficient energy systems, to encourage the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies to work together to improve the advancement of sustainable energy use ande reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes., all provisions; S. 761, provisions related to innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy, all provisions;
All provisions of the following: H.R. 556, "Foreign Investment and National Security Act" H.R. 2761, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act" H.R.2761, To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to redefine an act of terrorism to eliminate the requirement that the individual or individuals committing a terrorist act be acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest; H.R.1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007
H.R.1650, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R.2125, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act"; S.722, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.953, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act"; S.1789, Transportations Appropriations; H.R. 2419, Farm Bill
H.R. 6, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007," all provisions; H.R.729, provisions relating to net metering; H.R. 969, renewable portfolio standard provisions; S.1115, "Energy Efficiency Promotion Act"; S.1321, "Energy Savings Act"; H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act", Hinchey-Wolf amendment to H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008; S.2076, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act"; H.R. 4059, "Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act"; S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"; Arcuri amendment to H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act"; H.R. 3776, "Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007"; H.R. 3775, "Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007" Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - provisions related to Power Act S. Amendment 3969 Foreign Intelligence Act S. Amendment 3900 Indian Health Care Act S. Amdnement 4154 2008 Budget Resolution S. Amendment 4203 2008 Budget Resolution H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Bill
Clean Air Act; Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992; Climate VISION; Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking; All sections/provisions of the following: S.1766, "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007" H.R. 1933, Energy Bill, all sections H.R. 2421, "Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007" S.1870, "Clean Water Restoration Act" S.280, "Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007" S.317, "Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007" S.1177, "Clean Air Planning Act of 2007" S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007" H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007" S.309, "Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act" H.R. 620, "Climate Stewardship Act of 2007" H.R. 3221, "New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act" HR 4226, "Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007" HR 1495, "Water Resources Act of 2007" S. 2076 Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act. S. 3036, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a programto decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes, all provisions HR 6186, To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes, all provisions HR 1590, To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect and climate, all provisions
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
H.R.1650, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R.2125, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act"; S.722, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.953, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act"; S.1789, Transportations Appropriations; H.R. 2419, Farm Bill
H.R. 6, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007," all provisions; H.R.729, provisions relating to net metering; H.R. 969, renewable portfolio standard provisions; S.1115, "Energy Efficiency Promotion Act"; S.1321, "Energy Savings Act"; H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act", Hinchey-Wolf amendment to H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008; S.2076, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act"; H.R. 4059, "Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act"; S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"; Arcuri amendment to H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act"; H.R. 3776, "Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007"; H.R. 3775, "Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007" Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - provisions related to Power Act S. Amendment 3969 Foreign Intelligence Act S. Amendment 3900 Indian Health Care Act S. Amdnement 4154 2008 Budget Resolution S. Amendment 4203 2008 Budget Resolution H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Bill
Clean Air Act; Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992; Climate VISION; Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking; S.1766, "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007"; H.R. 1933, Energy Bill, all sections; H.R. 2421, "Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007"; S.1870, "Clean Water Restoration Act"; S.280, "Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007"; S.317, "Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007"; S.1177, "Clean Air Planning Act of 2007"; S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"; H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"; S.309, "Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act"; H.R. 620, "Climate Stewardship Act of 2007"; H.R. 3221, "New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act" HR 4226, "Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007" HR 1495, "Water Resources Act of 2007" S. 2076 Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act = all provisions
H.R. 556, "Foreign Investment and National Security Act"; H.R. 2761, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act"; H.R.2761, To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to redefine an act of terrorism to eliminate the requirement that the individual or individuals committing a terrorist act be acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest; H.R.1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007
Transmission siting and permitting issues in H.R. 319, H.R. 829, and H.R. 2337, "the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007"; S.289, "Journey Through Hallowed Grounds National Heritage Area" and National Heritage Area Policy 278, "National Heritage Areas Partnership Act"; H.R. 2641, "Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008"- Hinchey-Wolf amendment related to EP Act transmission siting provisions; S.2483; H.R. 2419, FY 2007 Farm Bill; H.R.6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; S.2483, "The National Forests, Parks, Public Land and Reclamation Projects Reauthorization Act of 2007"; S.1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007; S.280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.4189, To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes; H.R. 4929, To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes; S.2531, A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"- Extension of the renewable PTC, extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, energy efficiency tax credits, and tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R.1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances.
H.R. 6, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007," all provisions; H.R.729, provisions relating to net metering; H.R. 969, renewable portfolio standard provisions; S.1115, "Energy Efficiency Promotion Act"; S.1321, "Energy Savings Act"; H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act", Hinchey-Wolf amendment to H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008; S.2076, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act"; H.R. 4059, "Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act"; S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"; Arcuri amendment to H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act"; H.R. 3776, "Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007"; H.R. 3775, "Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007"
H.R.1650, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R.2125, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act"; S.722, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.953, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act"; S.1789, Transportations Appropriations; H.R. 2419, Farm Bill
Transmission siting and permitting issues in H.R. 319, H.R. 829, and H.R. 2337, "the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007"; S.289, "Journey Through Hallowed Grounds National Heritage Area" and National Heritage Area Policy 278, "National Heritage Areas Partnership Act"; H.R. 2641, "Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008"- Hinchey-Wolf amendment related to EP Act transmission siting provisions; S.2483; H.R. 2419, FY 2007 Farm Bill; H.R.6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; S.2483, "The National Forests, Parks, Public Land and Reclamation Projects Reauthorization Act of 2007"; S.1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007; S.280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.4189, To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes; H.R. 4929, To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes; S.2531, A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008
H.R. 363, Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act H.R.362, To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes; S.761, provisions related to innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy; H.R.2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), UNDETERMINED
S 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies S 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emission of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. S 1018, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, A bill to address security risks posed by global climate change, and for other purposes. S 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, A bill to reduce greehouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. S 1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. H.R. 1961, Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, To address security risks posed by global climate change, and for other purposes. H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropiations Act, 2008, Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
S 37, Nuclear Waste Access to Yucca Act, To amend to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, to assure protection of public health safety, to ensure the territorial integrity and security of the repository at Yucca Mountain, and for other purposes. S 645, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals. S 784, Federal Accountability for Nuclear Waste Storage Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear power plant operators to transfer spent nuclear fuel from the spent nuclear fuel pools of the operators into spent nuclear fuel dry casks at independent spent fuel storage installations of the operators that are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all such transferred spent nuclear fuel, to provide for the transfer to the Secretary of the independent spent fuel storage installation operating responsibility of each plant together with the license granted by the Commission for the installation, and for other purposes. S 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007, An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. S 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. S 1751, Energy and Water Development Appropiations Act, 2008, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. H RES 481 RH, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2641) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. H.R. 498, Energy Policy Reinvestment Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the oil and gas tax subsidies enacted in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and for other purposes. H.R. 809, To repeal section 216 of the Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) providing for the use of eminent domain authority for the construction of certain electric power lines, and for other purposes. H.R. 2057, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a rebuttable presumption that the use of a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 would apply with respect to actions by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to certain activities for the purpose of exploration or development of oil or gas. H.R. 2282, Nuclear Waste Storage Prohibition Act, To prohibit the use of Global Nuclear Energy Partnership funds for certain nuclear waste storage. H.R. 2556, Energy Savings Act of 2007, To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. H.R. 2773, Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act, To enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, and for other purposes.
S 1091, National Gasification Strategy Act of 2005, Federal incentive program national gasification strategy.
H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy sources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes.
S 298, Renewable Energy, Fuel Reduction, and Economic Stabilization and Enhancement Act of 2007, A bill to provide incentives for renewable energy production, to increase fuel economy standards. S 2790, EPAct of 2005, A bill to repeal fossil fuel energy tax incentives contained in the Act. S 1078, Landfill Gas-to-Energy Tax Credit Act, A bill to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to expand and extend the renewable resource credit and nonconventional source credit for landfill gas facilities. H.R. 1596, Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and conservation. H.R. 2361, Responsible Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the credit for renewable diesel in the case of fuel coproduced with petroleum, natural gas, or coal feedstocks. H.R. 2776, Renewable Enegy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. H.R. 3221, Renewable Enegy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. H.R. 5296, Renewable Energy Enhancement Act of 2006, To amend the IRS Code of 1986 to extend certain tax credits.
S 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, A bill to provide a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes. S 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. S 317, Electricity Cap and Trade Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. S 485, Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, to protect employees and affected communities, to protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs, and for other purposes. S 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a regulatory program for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions from the electric generating sector. S 1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. S 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions for powerplants, and for other purposes. S 1370, Clean Energy Investment Assurance Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure more investment and innovation in clean energy technologies. S 1531, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Incentives Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incentives for the production and use of renewable energy resources, and for other purposes. S 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007, A bill to comprehensively address challenges relating to energy independence, air pollution, and climate change facing the United States. S 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007, A bill to imporve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. H.R. 942, Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007, To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify certain provisions in the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants to ensure that no major stationary sources of such air pollutants are exempted by Environmental Protection Agency rules from compliance with the maximum achievable control technology standard, and for other purposes. H.R. 969, To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007, To reduce greenhouse gas emission and protect the climate. H.R. 2169, Clean Water Protection Act, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste. H.R. 2421, Clean Water Resotration Act of 2007, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. H.R. 2812, Clean Air and Water Investment Act of 2007, To permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for air water pollution control facilities.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
H.R. 556, "Foreign Investment and National Security Act"; H.R. 2761, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act";
H.R.1650, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R.2125, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act"; S.722, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S.953, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act";
Clean Air Act; Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992; Climate VISION; Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking;
H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.1751, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R.2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008
H.R. 6, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007," all provisions; H.R.729, provisions relating to net metering; H.R. 969, renewable portfolio standard provisions;
H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"- Extension of the renewable PTC, extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, energy efficiency tax credits, and tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices;
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
S 645, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals. S 784, Federal Accountability for Nuclear Waste Storage Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear power plant operators to transfer spent nuclear fuel from the spent nuclear fuel pools of the operators into spent nuclear fuel dry casks at independent spent fuel storage installations of the operators that are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to convey to the Secretary of Energy title to all such transferred spent nuclear fuel, to provide for the transfer to the Secretary of the independent spent fuel storage installation operating responsibility of each plant together with the license granted by the Commission for the installation, and for other purposes. S 1321, Energy Savings Act of 2007, An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. S 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. S 1751, Energy and Water Development Appropiations Act, 2008, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. H RES 481 RH, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2641) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. H.R. 498, Energy Policy Reinvestment Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the oil and gas tax subsidies enacted in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and for other purposes. H.R. 809, To repeal section 216 of the Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) providing for the use of eminent domain authority for the construction of certain electric power lines, and for other purposes. H.R. 2057, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a rebuttable presumption that the use of a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 would apply with respect to actions by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to certain activities for the purpose of exploration or development of oil or gas. H.R. 2282, Nuclear Waste Storage Prohibition Act, To prohibit the use of Global Nuclear Energy Partnership funds for certain nuclear waste storage. H.R. 2556, Energy Savings Act of 2007, To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. H.R. 2773, Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act, To enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, and for other purposes. S 37, Nuclear Waste Access to Yucca Act, To amend to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, to assure protection of public health safety, to ensure the territorial integrity and security of the repository at Yucca Mountain, and for other purposes.
S 1078, Landfill Gas-to-Energy Tax Credit Act, A bill to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to expand and extend the renewable resource credit and nonconventional source credit for landfill gas facilities. H.R. 1596, Clean and Green Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and conservation. H.R. 2361, Responsible Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the credit for renewable diesel in the case of fuel coproduced with petroleum, natural gas, or coal feedstocks. H.R. 2776, Renewable Enegy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. H.R. 3221, Renewable Enegy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. H.R. 5296, Renewable Energy Enhancement Act of 2006, To amend the IRS Code of 1986 to extend certain tax credits. S 298, Renewable Energy, Fuel Reduction, and Economic Stabilization and Enhancement Act of 2007, A bill to provide incentives for renewable energy production, to increase fuel economy standards. S 2790, EPAct of 2005, A bill to repeal fossil fuel energy tax incentives contained in the Act.
S 1091, National Gasification Strategy Act of 2005, Federal incentive program national gasification strategy.
H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy sources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes.
S 953, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. H.R. 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. H.R. 1650, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 772, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads.
S 309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. S 317, Electricity Cap and Trade Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. S 485, Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, to protect employees and affected communities, to protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs, and for other purposes. S 1168, Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a regulatory program for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions from the electric generating sector. S 1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. S 1201, Clean Power Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions for powerplants, and for other purposes. S 1370, Clean Energy Investment Assurance Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure more investment and innovation in clean energy technologies. S 1531, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Incentives Act of 2007, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incentives for the production and use of renewable energy resources, and for other purposes. S 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007, A bill to comprehensively address challenges relating to energy independence, air pollution, and climate change facing the United States. S 1602, Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007, A bill to imporve the energy security of the United States by promoting diverse energy supplies and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. H.R. 942, Clean Air Sustainability Act of 2007, To amend the Clean Air Act to clarify certain provisions in the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants to ensure that no major stationary sources of such air pollutants are exempted by Environmental Protection Agency rules from compliance with the maximum achievable control technology standard, and for other purposes. H.R. 969, To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 1590, Safe Climate Act of 2007, To reduce greenhouse gas emission and protect the climate. H.R. 2169, Clean Water Protection Act, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste. H.R. 2421, Clean Water Resotration Act of 2007, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. H.R. 2809, New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next generation energy technologies, to grow the economy of the United States, to create new highly trained, highly skilled American jobs, to eliminate American overdependence on foreign oil, and to address the threat of global warming. H.R. 2812, Clean Air and Water Investment Act of 2007, To permit the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for air water pollution control facilities. S 280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, A bill to provide a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and to ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
HR 4384, Energy For Our Future Act S 2686, Communications, Customer's Choice & Broadband Deployment Act; S 3457, CHOICE Act; S2747, Enhanced Energy Security Act ; S. 2628, LIHEAP Emergency Reform Act
HR 5331/S 2571, BOLD Engergy Act of 2006 S. 2724, Clean Air Planning Act of 2006
HR 4384, Energy for our Future Act; HR 5360/S 2589, Nuclear Fuel Management & Disposal Act S.2610, To Enhance the Management & Disposal of Spent Nucear Fuel & High-Level Radioactive Waste
HR 5642, Safe Climate Act of 2006; S. 2724, Clean Air Planning Act of 2006; S. 2747, Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006
HR 4602 Nuclear Security Act of 2005; HR 4881, National Defense Critical Infrastructure Promotion Act HR 5360/S 2589, Nuclear Fuel Management & Disposal Act
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED, White House Office
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Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE