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Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A)& support for the Department of the Interior's Notice of Intent to Propose an Environmental Impact Statement for Production Site Development in the NPR-A. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act & H.R. 1555 (House companion legislation). General overview of ConocoPhillips' energy issue priorities.
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CONOCOPHILLIPS via CONOCOPHILLIPS
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform & support for S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability Act of 2026. Department of the Interior's proposed regulation titled the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Production Site Development Rule, published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2026. Department of the Interior's use of National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusions for certain oil and gas activities. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports, including diesel exports. Department of the Interior's proposed regulation titled Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval, published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. General discussions about issues related to the ongoing development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Economic imbalance of the Natural Gas Act of 1938. Regulatory framework for oil pipeline capacity allocation. General overview of ConocoPhillips' energy issue priorities.
Source: Senate LDA
ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat programs, long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, including the Intermountain West Joint Venture, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects in Louisiana. Alaska North Slope 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). Permitting Reform Issues; SPEED Act (H.R. 4776).
Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act. Overview of ConocoPhillips' issue priorities.
Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A)& support for the Department of the Interior's Notice of Intent to Propose an Environmental Impact Statement for Production Site Development in the NPR-A. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act & H.R. 1555 (House companion legislation). General overview of ConocoPhillips' energy issue priorities.
American Energy Independence and Tax Fairness Act
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General discussions regarding windfall profits taxes. S. 5350 - The American Energy Independence and Tax Fairness Act. Sections 2 through 4 relating to oil and gas international tax provisions. General discussions of company tax priorities: Intangible Drilling Cost Expensing; Corporate Tax Rate; Dual Capacity Taxpayer Rules; international tax credit provisions.
Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A)& support for the Department of the Interior's Notice of Intent to Propose an Environmental Impact Statement for Production Site Development in the NPR-A. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act & H.R. 1555 (House companion legislation). General overview of ConocoPhillips' energy issue priorities.
Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act. Overview of ConocoPhillips' issue priorities.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
H.J. Res. 35, Disapproval Resolution the EPA Methane Emissions Reduction Program Rule as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee) State Superfund legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects. Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. Inclusion of full repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as part of budget reconciliation package. General discussions regarding need for comprehensive permitting reform and judicial review reform under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (and Senate companion): -Section 80103, production commingling. -Section 50105, support for leasing and oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly support for rescinding that rule/support for BLM's proposed rule titled Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Regulations published in the Federal Register 6/3/25. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the NPR-A. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for commingling.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
HR 1926, Mineral Leasing Act amendment to allow for commingling. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Rule. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A. BLM's Final Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands. Increased staffing at the BLM Carlsbad Field Office and other field offices.
H.R. 4776 SPEED Act, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act - Section 3 Judicial Reform H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act. General discussions/ no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and permitting processes.
H.R. 4776 SPEED Act, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act - Section 3 Judicial Reform H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act. General discussions/ no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and permitting processes.
Company tax policy priorities in the coming reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97: - 21% corporate rate - Intangible drilling cost expensing - Dual capacity taxpayer rules - Current international tax regime - Bonus Depreciation - Deductibility of state and local Taxes S.224 and H.R.662, Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act.
H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (and Senate companion): -Section 80103, production commingling. -Section 50105, support for leasing and oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly support for rescinding that rule/support for BLM's proposed rule titled Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Regulations published in the Federal Register 6/3/25. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the NPR-A. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
HR 1926, Mineral Leasing Act amendment to allow for commingling. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Rule. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A. BLM's Final Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands. Increased staffing at the BLM Carlsbad Field Office and other field offices.
Company tax policy priorities in the coming reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97. - 21% corporate rate - Intangible drilling cost expensing - Dual capacity taxpayer rules - Current international tax regime - Bonus Depreciation - Deductibility of state and local Taxes Support for S.224, Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act.
Company tax policy priorities in the coming reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97: - 21% corporate rate - Intangible drilling cost expensing - Dual capacity taxpayer rules - Current international tax regime - Bonus Depreciation - Deductibility of state and local Taxes S.224 and H.R.662, Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act.
H.J. Res. 35, Disapproval Resolution the EPA Methane Emissions Reduction Program Rule as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee) State Superfund legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects. Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. Inclusion of full repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as part of budget reconciliation package. General discussions regarding need for comprehensive permitting reform and judicial review reform under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Support for voluntary accelerated implementation of calculated methodologies to be adopted as part of EPA's GHG Reporting Program final rulemaking (Subpart W). Support for pausing implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for methane until EPA promulgates a Final Subpart W Rule and allows operators time to comply with the Subpart W changes. Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. H.J.Res 128 - Disapproval Resolution on EPA Methane Rule (planning only).
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
H.J. Res 88 and S.J. Res 72 - Joint resolutions for congressional disapproval of the SEC Rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosure for Investors," planning only.
General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Draft legislation relating to the Interior Board of Land Appeals. Subsequently introduced as H.R. 10005, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, which would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussion about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A. Opposition to BLM's Final Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting, and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Proposed Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Rule. Potential Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval on BLM's Final Management and Protection of the NPR-A Rule. Opposition to BLM's Proposed Conservation & Landscape Health Rule. Offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for passage of H.R. 6285, the "Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023."
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Support for H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers' Act. Title II, business tax deductions. Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions. CLC Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: IDC expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Support for Sections 45V and 45Q of the IRS tax code.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG export licensing pause. Support for Micro-nuclear reactor licensing rule reforms. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for maintaining oil & LNG exports; opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG exports licensing pause. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. General permitting reform issues. Review of North Dakota oil and gas issues.
Offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Draft legislation relating to the Interior Board of Land Appeals. H.R. 9017 - Declaration of Energy Independence Act. H.R. 7377 Royalty Resiliency Act. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent Request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A.
Offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Draft legislation relating to the Interior Board of Land Appeals. H.R. 9017 - Declaration of Energy Independence Act. H.R. 7377 Royalty Resiliency Act. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent Request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A.
Support for voluntary accelerated implementation of calculated methodologies to be adopted as part of EPA's GHG Reporting Program final rulemaking (Subpart W). Support for pausing implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for methane until EPA promulgates a Final Subpart W Rule and allows operators time to comply with the Subpart W changes. Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. H.J.Res 128 - Disapproval Resolution on EPA Methane Rule (planning only).
Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Subpart W Regulations). Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. General discussions about nature-based carbon sequestration. Timely review of Class VI well permits and state primacy applications by U.S. EPA. ConocoPhillips' long-time and ongoing support for several U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (JVs), including the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV); general support for funding for the JVs, and for IWJV partnership projects with the Bureau of Land Management. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. Opposition to the Department of the Interior LNG export licensing pause. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act and the inclusion of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act as a statute covered in the bill.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
H.J. Res 88 and S.J. Res 72 - Joint resolutions for congressional disapproval of the SEC Rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosure for Investors," planning only.
Support for Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Support for industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Support for congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. House Natural Resources Committee discussion draft "To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes" (permitting reform) - advocacy to strengthen Judicial Review section to better achieve intended effect. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Lobbying planning for maintaining crude and LNG exports. SHIP (Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum) Act (HR 3774) - General lobbying planning discussions. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial reform; NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) streamlining. Support for maintaining the ability to export crude oil & LNG. Proposed PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) Pipeline Safety Rule - North Slope Alaska arctic weather challenges. Support for including H.R. 1130, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, in future legislative package. Micro-reactor licensing - planning only.
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. H.R. 1130, Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 - opposition to export restrictions amendment. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to amendment to S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024, that would have prohibited the export of crude oil to certain countries.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. Issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (planning only). H.R. 3397 - a bill to require the Director of the BLM to withdraw the BLM Conservation & Landscape Health Proposed Rule.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Lobbying planning for maintaining crude and LNG exports. SHIP (Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum) Act (HR 3774) - General lobbying planning discussions. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial reform; NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) streamlining. Support for maintaining the ability to export crude oil & LNG. Proposed PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) Pipeline Safety Rule - North Slope Alaska arctic weather challenges. Support for including H.R. 1130, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, in future legislative package. Micro-reactor licensing - planning only.
Inclusion of Intangible Drilling Cost expensing in Book Minimum Tax calculation (planning only). Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions and Climate Leadership Council's Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: IDC expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Company support for specific tax provisions: Investment Tax Credit (ITC); Production Tax Credit (PTC); Section 45V, Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit; Section 45Q, Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit H.R. 3938 - Build It in America Act. Opposition to Sections 301 and 302 to eliminate expansion of Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), planning only. Foreign Pollution Fee Bill Draft.
HR 5073 - Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act - inclusion of intangible drilling cost expensing in book minimum tax calculation. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: intangible drilling cost expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions. CLC Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal.
HR 5073 - Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act - Inclusion of Intangible Drilling Cost expensing in Book Minimum Tax calculation. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: IDC expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Company support for specific tax provisions: Investment Tax Credit (ITC); Production Tax Credit (PTC); Section 45V, Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit; Section 45Q, Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General discussion of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives. Methane Emissions Reduction Program - implementation, timeline and guidelines as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy for recommended modifications to the EPA's Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources." Advocacy and education on unintended consequences of EPA's Proposed "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." S. 1863 - PROVE IT (Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency) Act. - General discussions.
Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act; implementation, timeline, guidelines. Recommended Modifications to Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. - General discussion. Unintended consequences of Proposed EPA "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." Support of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, planning only.
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permit application for the Willow project's 2023-2024 winter seismic program. BLM's proposed Management & Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska rule. BLM Oil & Gas Leasing Rule- planning only. Draft legislation to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act to address royalty payment issues.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. H.R. 1130, Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 - opposition to export restrictions amendment. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to amendment to S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024, that would have prohibited the export of crude oil to certain countries.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." SEC Cybersecurity Rule, planning only. Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Negative ramifications of inclusion of proposed Potash study in bill, planning only. Leasing on Federal Lands, planning only. Continued advocacy for ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, including process and timing for a Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and new Record of Decision. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability.
H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Opposition to adding the No Oil Producing or Exporting Countries Act (NOPEC) to the bill.
Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes, planning only. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Improvements to Permitting Reform proposal. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy policy discussions. Energy security benefits of BLM oil and gas permitting. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate action plan.
Discussed needed improvements to provisions in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act: -Sec. 138123: Dual capacity taxpayer rules. -Planning on other tax issues raised by H.R. 5376 and tax policy, generally. -Planning on general tax issues including potential windfall profits tax and pillar 2 global corporate minimum. -Sec. 136106: Expanded carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) credits. -Sec. 138126: Conforming the definition of Qualified Business Asset Investment (QBAI) to include depletable assets for purposes of Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) provisions. Support for implementation of the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividends Plan as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on carbon pricing; no legislation. Inability of windfall profits tax proposals to reduce gasoline prices; no legislation.
Opportunities to amend Methane Emissions Reduction Act in H.R. 5376, "Inflation Reduction Act" to better align with proposed EPA Methane regulations on new and existing sources and changes to EPA reporting program. Planning Only - Methane Emissions Reduction Act implementation by EPA; advocacy and opportunities to ensure align with pending methane emissions. Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review" Potential Ozone NAAQS non-attainment for the Permian Basin, no legislation.
Discussed needed improvements to provisions H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act: - Sec. 138123 - Capacity Taxpayer Rules - Preservation of 21% corporate rate (- Sec. 138101 Corporate Tax Rate) - Planning on other tax issues raised by H.R. 5376 and tax policy generally - Treasury Foreign Tax Credit Regulations (planning only) - Planning on general tax issues including, potential windfall profits tax; Pillar 2/global corporate minimum. - Expanded carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) credits Support for a price on carbon as described in the Climate Leadership Council's Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividend Plan (no legislation), in alignment with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated policy principles.
Discussed tax provisions of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act for Senate consideration: - Sec. 138123 - Dual Capacity Taxpayer Rules - Sec. 136106 - Preserving expanded CCUS Credits. Windfall profits tax proposals, no legislation. H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act: - Planning on Sec. 10101 - Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax - Planning on Sec. 10201 - Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock. - Preservation of Sec. 13104 - extension/modification of carbon oxide sequestration credit (CCUS).
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes, planning only. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Improvements to Permitting Reform proposal. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy policy discussions. Energy security benefits of BLM oil and gas permitting. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate action plan.
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports, no legislation. Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes. Planning for company Low Carbon Initiatives (planning only). Planning for Potential Climate Emergency Declaration. Economic and global security benefits of Energy Exports for FY23 and Other Purposes. European proposal to place price cap on Russian energy (planning only).
- H.R. 6968 Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act (planning only) - Russia sanctions (planning no specific legislation)
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' publicly stated Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or liquified natural gas and/or refined product exports, no legislation. H.R. 7688: explaining how the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act increases fuel prices rather than lowering them. U.S. global energy security in wake of the invasion on Ukraine, no legislation. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. Canadian oil sands' role in supporting U.S. and global energy security, no legislation. General background on ConocoPhillips, no legislation. Efficient EPA staffing and prioritizing of Class VI well permits.
Impacts and concerns on Securities & Exchange Commission File No. S7-10-22: Proposed rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Future regulation of methane emissions. Review of HR 848: Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act. HJ Res. 34: disapproval resolution for EPA rule on "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emissions Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" - planning only. National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS); particulate matter; ozone - planning only. Low carbon hydrogen - planning only. Future waters of the U.S. rule - planning only. Small remote incinerators (SRIs) provision in FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. Social cost of carbon policy - planning only. Social cost of hydrofluorocarbons - planning only. Final policy and technical amendments to the New Source Performance Standards for the Oil & Gas Industry (Quad Oa or 0000a methane emissions regulation); potential new Quad 0a methane rule; Alaska-specific issues related to methane emissions regulation; support for direct regulation of methane emissions. Support for proposed bill to implement the Baker Schultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation).
Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act
Client: CONOCOPHILLIPS · Firm: CONOCOPHILLIPS
Company and trade association SEC comment letters in response to request for comments on whether the climate-related risk disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC appropriately address climate change risks, uncertainties, impacts, and opportunities. HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021. HR 1187: ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. HR 1815: SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act.
Company priorities in future methane regulation proposal: - Special methane concerns for Alaska. House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act: - Improvements to the methane fee Title III - Section 30114 - Improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Program, Section 30411 Concerns with S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act. Concerns with Senate clean electricity proposal (no legislation). Support for carbon price and dividends legislation (planning only). Support for timely renewal and reissuance process for nationwide permits. H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act- general support for. H.R. 1512 - The CLEAN Future Act - discussions of improvements necessary for supporting the Act: - Clean Electricity Standard - Sec. 201 - Hydraulic Fracturing provisions - Secs. 623, 625 - Air Pollution and Methane Emissions provisions - Sec. 624, 701, 702 - Underground Injection Controls and CCUS - Sec. 621
Hydrogen policy- planning only. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512: CLEAN Future Act - planning only around sections related to oil and gas.
Department of the Interior's federal leasing moratorium. General support for ConocoPhillips and energy-related issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- planning only around sections related to oil and gas. Planning work and general introductions to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, including tax. Discussion of trade association endorsement: H.R. 218 -- Saving America's Energy Future Act. The Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (draft)- comment request through trade association.
Planning and discussions about proposed carbon dividend bill (no legislation). HR 1512: CLEAN Future Act's oil and gas related provisions; clean electricity standard. Discussions about environmental justice (no legislation). Questions for the record for EPA budget hearing- planning only. Rescission of EPA 2020 benefit-cost rule- planning only. Expected CEQ revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. S 1076, Revive Economic Growth & Reclaim Orphan WElls (REGROW) Act of 2021. HR 2415: Orphaned Well Cleanup & Jobs Act.
HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- timeline, process, and analysis. Draft legislation (not introduced) related to orphan wells. Carbon Pricing - Carbon Dividend Proposal- no legislation; background discussion with congressional offices and planning discussions. Social cost of carbon interim technical support. Communicated neutral company position to Senate on nominations for Deputy EPA Administrator and Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality. Discussion of proposed questions for the record to EPA Administrator nominee from trade association. Climate change and methane regulation- planning only.
Department of the Interior's federal leasing moratorium. General support for ConocoPhillips and energy-related issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- planning only around sections related to oil and gas. Planning work and general introductions to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, including tax. Discussion of trade association endorsement: H.R. 218 -- Saving America's Energy Future Act. The Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (draft)- comment request through trade association.
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
Planning and discussions about proposed carbon dividend bill (no legislation). HR 1512: CLEAN Future Act's oil and gas related provisions; clean electricity standard. Discussions about environmental justice (no legislation). Questions for the record for EPA budget hearing- planning only. Rescission of EPA 2020 benefit-cost rule- planning only. Expected CEQ revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. S 1076, Revive Economic Growth & Reclaim Orphan WElls (REGROW) Act of 2021. HR 2415: Orphaned Well Cleanup & Jobs Act.
General discussion on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. HR 2415- Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act. S 1076- Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act of 2021. Protection of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska. Department of the Interior permitting processes following the expiration of Secretarial Order #3395. Proposed new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. Support for Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission appropriations request. Department of the Interior's review of the federal oil & gas leasing program and their forthcoming interim report. Permitting of Applications for Permit to Drill on federal land (APDs).
Company and trade association SEC comment letters in response to request for comments on whether the climate-related risk disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC appropriately address climate change risks, uncertainties, impacts, and opportunities. HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021. HR 1187: ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. HR 1815: SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act.
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act
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General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021
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Company priorities in future methane regulation proposal: - Special methane concerns for Alaska. House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act: - Improvements to the methane fee Title III - Section 30114 - Improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Program, Section 30411 Concerns with S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act. Concerns with Senate clean electricity proposal (no legislation). Support for carbon price and dividends legislation (planning only). Support for timely renewal and reissuance process for nationwide permits. H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act- general support for. H.R. 1512 - The CLEAN Future Act - discussions of improvements necessary for supporting the Act: - Clean Electricity Standard - Sec. 201 - Hydraulic Fracturing provisions - Secs. 623, 625 - Air Pollution and Methane Emissions provisions - Sec. 624, 701, 702 - Underground Injection Controls and CCUS - Sec. 621
Safeguarding Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting Act of 2021
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General discussions/ no legislation on issue related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting, and land access. Protection of the Record of Decision on the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Master Development Plan. Department of the Interior Secretary Order #3395 and DOI permitting processes going forward, including for applications for permits to drill. Development of new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. FY2022 funding for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures and the Intermountain West Joint Venture's partnership with Bureau of Land Management. National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska integrated activity plan. Discussion of proposed questions for the record to Department of the Interior nominee from trade association. Discussion of trade association endorsements: >H.R. 692 - Recognition of Local Interests in National Environmental Policy Act decision making >H.R. 519 - Safeguarding Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting Act
-HR 5376 Build Back Better Act- Title VII Natural Resources: --Section 70804 fossil fuel resources: bonding requirements, lease term changes, other fees, royalties on extracted methane. -Issuance of Permian Basin oil and gas right of way lease (planning only). -Continued advocacy for Willow Development in the NPR-A, including process and timing for a Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and new Record of Decision. -General discussions/ no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with our publicly-stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability.
-HR 5376 Build Back Better Act - Title III Energy and Commerce: --Section 30411 improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Plan --Section 30114 EPA Methane Fee improvements -EPA new source performance standard-- oil and gas methane: --education on Alaska-specific issues -NEPA Phase 1 rulemaking (planning only). -Carbon pricing and dividends proposal (planning only). -Recommendations to improve the Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI permitting procedures for commercial and research carbon sequestration projects.
-Discussed support for and needed improvements to provisions of HR 5376- Build Back Better Act: --Section 138101 corporate tax rate; --Section 138123 capacity taxpayer rules; --Section 136106 - 136107 improvements to carbon oxide sequestration credit; --Section 138124 foreign tax credit limitations; --Section 138125 foreign oil and gas extraction income; --Support for preserving domestic oil and gas tax provisions. --Potential carbon price in reconciliation (planning only).
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
Recognition of Local Interests in NEPA Decision Making
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General discussions/ no legislation on issue related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting, and land access. Protection of the Record of Decision on the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Master Development Plan. Department of the Interior Secretary Order #3395 and DOI permitting processes going forward, including for applications for permits to drill. Development of new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. FY2022 funding for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures and the Intermountain West Joint Venture's partnership with Bureau of Land Management. National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska integrated activity plan. Discussion of proposed questions for the record to Department of the Interior nominee from trade association. Discussion of trade association endorsements: >H.R. 692 - Recognition of Local Interests in National Environmental Policy Act decision making >H.R. 519 - Safeguarding Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting Act
Future regulation of methane emissions. Review of HR 848: Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act. HJ Res. 34: disapproval resolution for EPA rule on "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emissions Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" - planning only. National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS); particulate matter; ozone - planning only. Low carbon hydrogen - planning only. Future waters of the U.S. rule - planning only. Small remote incinerators (SRIs) provision in FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. Social cost of carbon policy - planning only. Social cost of hydrofluorocarbons - planning only. Final policy and technical amendments to the New Source Performance Standards for the Oil & Gas Industry (Quad Oa or 0000a methane emissions regulation); potential new Quad 0a methane rule; Alaska-specific issues related to methane emissions regulation; support for direct regulation of methane emissions. Support for proposed bill to implement the Baker Schultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation).
General discussion on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. HR 2415- Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act. S 1076- Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act of 2021. Protection of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska. Department of the Interior permitting processes following the expiration of Secretarial Order #3395. Proposed new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. Support for Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission appropriations request. Department of the Interior's review of the federal oil & gas leasing program and their forthcoming interim report. Permitting of Applications for Permit to Drill on federal land (APDs).
Planning and discussions about proposed carbon dividend bill (no legislation). HR 1512: CLEAN Future Act's oil and gas related provisions; clean electricity standard. Discussions about environmental justice (no legislation). Questions for the record for EPA budget hearing- planning only. Rescission of EPA 2020 benefit-cost rule- planning only. Expected CEQ revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. S 1076, Revive Economic Growth & Reclaim Orphan WElls (REGROW) Act of 2021. HR 2415: Orphaned Well Cleanup & Jobs Act.
Extraordinary Processing Allowance in the Office of Natural Resource Revenue's 2020 Valuation & Civil Penalty Rule.
General discussions regarding windfall profits taxes. S. 5350 - The American Energy Independence and Tax Fairness Act. Sections 2 through 4 relating to oil and gas international tax provisions. General discussions of company tax priorities: Intangible Drilling Cost Expensing; Corporate Tax Rate; Dual Capacity Taxpayer Rules; international tax credit provisions.
Alaska North Slope 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136)
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat programs, long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, including the Intermountain West Joint Venture, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects in Louisiana. Alaska North Slope 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). Permitting Reform Issues; SPEED Act (H.R. 4776).
Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A)& support for the Department of the Interior's Notice of Intent to Propose an Environmental Impact Statement for Production Site Development in the NPR-A. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act & H.R. 1555 (House companion legislation). General overview of ConocoPhillips' energy issue priorities.
General discussions regarding windfall profits taxes, corporate dividends, and corporate stock buy-backs. Intangible Drilling Cost Expensing; Corporate Tax Rate; Dual Capacity Taxpayer Rules. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Applicable After 2022 (REG-112129-23) - Interaction of Corporate Average Minimum Tax and Section 907 of Internal Revenue Code.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for efficient, effective, and predictable permitting procedures in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Permitting Reform - support for efficient, effective, and predictable U.S. permitting processes, NEPA modernization, and judicial review reform. Support for H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act. The Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule titled, "Requirements for Site Security & Production Handling; Applying for Commingling Allocation Approval," published in the Federal Register on Jan. 30, 2026. Opposition to any bans or restrictions on U.S. oil, natural gas, or refined products exports. Support for S. 722, the Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act. Overview of ConocoPhillips' issue priorities.
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting, and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the ongoing development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. BLM Proposed Commingling Rule 43 CFR 3170 Document Citation: 91 FR 4045 Document Number: 2026-01926 Carlsbad Resource Management Plan.
Draft legislation regarding state superfunds. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat programs, long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, including the Intermountain West Joint Venture, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects in Louisiana. Alaska North Slope 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4776 - The SPEED Act, to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. - All Sections General discussions/no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) & ways to streamline permitting processes for the NPR-A. Permitting Reform - the need generally for efficient and predictable permitting processes, and NEPA and judicial review reform. Support for H.R. 3898 - the PERMIT Act, which aims to streamline reviews and provide greater regulatory certainty under the Clean Water Act permitting process.
Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). Draft legislation re: state superfunds, no bill number. ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects in coastal Louisiana. Alaska North Slope 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Company tax priorities in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), P.L. 119-21 - Current international tax regime - Bonus Depreciation Baker Shultz carbon tax regime to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
H.R. 4776 SPEED Act, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act - Section 3 Judicial Reform H.R. 3898 PERMIT Act, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act. General discussions/ no legislation around future oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and permitting processes.
Draft legislation re: state superfunds, no bill number. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). Support for confirming EPA nominees. ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects in coastal Louisiana. Alaska North Slope 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations.
Support for confirming Department of Justice nominees.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Company tax policy priorities in the coming reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97. - 21% corporate rate - Intangible drilling cost expensing - Dual capacity taxpayer rules - Current international tax regime - Bonus Depreciation - Deductibility of state and local Taxes Support for S.224, Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act.
H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (and Senate companion): -Section 80103, production commingling. -Section 50105, support for leasing and oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly support for rescinding that rule/support for BLM's proposed rule titled Rescission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Regulations published in the Federal Register 6/3/25. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the NPR-A. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Company tax policy priorities in the coming reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97: - 21% corporate rate - Intangible drilling cost expensing - Dual capacity taxpayer rules - Current international tax regime - Bonus Depreciation - Deductibility of state and local Taxes S.224 and H.R.662, Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act.
HR 1926, Mineral Leasing Act amendment to allow for commingling. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Rule. General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. H.R. 677, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, that would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A. BLM's Final Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands. Increased staffing at the BLM Carlsbad Field Office and other field offices.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividend Plan. Company tax policy priorities in the coming reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97. - 21% corporate rate - Intangible drilling cost expensing - Dual capacity taxpayer rules - Current international tax regime. - Bonus Depreciation Support for preserving Internal Revenue Code Section 45Q in the coming TCJA reauthorization.
Support for Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Support for industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Support for congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. House Natural Resources Committee discussion draft "To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes" (permitting reform) - advocacy to strengthen Judicial Review section to better achieve intended effect. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. Opposition to the Department of the Interior LNG export licensing pause. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act and the inclusion of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act as a statute covered in the bill.
Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Subpart W) reconsideration request. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS). General discussions regarding ConocoPhillips methane emission targets and progress. Feedback in support of draft House legislation to amend the National Environmental Policy Act (permitting reform) and strengthen judicial review section.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
H.J. Res 88 and S.J. Res 72 - Joint resolutions for congressional disapproval of the SEC Rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosure for Investors," planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for maintaining oil & LNG exports; opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG exports licensing pause. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. General permitting reform issues. Review of North Dakota oil and gas issues.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers' Act. Title II, business tax deductions. Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions. CLC Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: IDC expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Support for Sections 45V and 45Q of the IRS tax code.
Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Opposition to the Department of Energy's LNG export licensing pause. Support for Micro-nuclear reactor licensing rule reforms. Support for passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permit application for the Willow project's 2023-2024 winter seismic program. BLM's proposed Management & Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska rule. BLM Oil & Gas Leasing Rule- planning only. Draft legislation to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act to address royalty payment issues.
General discussion of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives. Methane Emissions Reduction Program - implementation, timeline and guidelines as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Advocacy for recommended modifications to the EPA's Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources." Advocacy and education on unintended consequences of EPA's Proposed "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." S. 1863 - PROVE IT (Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency) Act. - General discussions.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 5073 - Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act - Inclusion of Intangible Drilling Cost expensing in Book Minimum Tax calculation. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: IDC expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Company support for specific tax provisions: Investment Tax Credit (ITC); Production Tax Credit (PTC); Section 45V, Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit; Section 45Q, Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit.
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." SEC Cybersecurity Rule, planning only. Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." Efforts to support access to capital across all industries and minimize federal policy seeking to limit/direct capital allocation decisions (planning only). International climate disclosure efforts - impacts and advocacy (planning only).
Rail safety legislation, planning only.
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. Issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (planning only). H.R. 3397 - a bill to require the Director of the BLM to withdraw the BLM Conservation & Landscape Health Proposed Rule.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. Continued advocacy for ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, specifically for the Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and new Record of Decision. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability, and ConocoPhillips' coastal Louisiana activities.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, including energy markets. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. H.R. 1 - The Lower Energy Costs Act: - General support for the legislation - Support for Division B, Title II, Permitting Streamlining - Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities; carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). H.J. Res. 30 - Disapproval Resolution on Department of Labor Rule relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," planning only. H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act, planning only. H.R. 22 - Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, planning only. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Act Reauthorization. Business case for environment, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking, planning only.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Asbestos Sheet Gaskets Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, planning only.
Section 45V - Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, planning only. Section 45Q - Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit, planning only. Proposal to implement the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan-- including a sufficiently robust and gradually rising price on carbon in alignment with ConocoPhillips public policy objectives, planning only. Border carbon adjustment proposal, no legislation.
Methane Emissions Reduction Act implementation as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Improvements to the EPA Standards if Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources, planning only.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access. Continued advocacy for ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, including process and timing for a Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and new Record of Decision. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability, no legislation. Bureau of Land Management funding, FY23 Senate Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Federal leasing policies. Energy security benefits of BLM oil and gas permitting. Benefits of carbon capture and storage on Federal lands.
Opportunities to amend Methane Emissions Reduction Act in H.R. 5376, "Inflation Reduction Act" to better align with proposed EPA Methane regulations on new and existing sources and changes to EPA reporting program. Planning Only - Methane Emissions Reduction Act implementation by EPA; advocacy and opportunities to ensure align with pending methane emissions. Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review" Potential Ozone NAAQS non-attainment for the Permian Basin, no legislation.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' publicly stated Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or liquified natural gas and/or refined product exports, no legislation. H.R. 7688: explaining how the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act increases fuel prices rather than lowering them. U.S. global energy security in wake of the invasion on Ukraine, no legislation. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. Canadian oil sands' role in supporting U.S. and global energy security, no legislation. General background on ConocoPhillips, no legislation. Efficient EPA staffing and prioritizing of Class VI well permits.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) legislation in potential National Defense Authorization Act, planning only.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed needed improvements to provisions H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act: - Sec. 138123 - Capacity Taxpayer Rules - Preservation of 21% corporate rate (- Sec. 138101 Corporate Tax Rate) - Planning on other tax issues raised by H.R. 5376 and tax policy generally - Treasury Foreign Tax Credit Regulations (planning only) - Planning on general tax issues including, potential windfall profits tax; Pillar 2/global corporate minimum. - Expanded carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) credits Support for a price on carbon as described in the Climate Leadership Council's Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividend Plan (no legislation), in alignment with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated policy principles.
General education, discussion to build support for continued crude oil and LNG exports. U.S. global energy security in the wake of invasion on Ukraine. Department of Energy infrastructure loan programs. Planning for ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives. General discussions on ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, no legislation. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG exports.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
-HR 5376 Build Back Better Act- Title VII Natural Resources: --Section 70804 fossil fuel resources: bonding requirements, lease term changes, other fees, royalties on extracted methane. -Issuance of Permian Basin oil and gas right of way lease (planning only). -Continued advocacy for Willow Development in the NPR-A, including process and timing for a Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and new Record of Decision. -General discussions/ no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with our publicly-stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability.
-HR 5376 Build Back Better Act - Title III Energy and Commerce: --Section 30411 improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Plan --Section 30114 EPA Methane Fee improvements -EPA new source performance standard-- oil and gas methane: --education on Alaska-specific issues -NEPA Phase 1 rulemaking (planning only). -Carbon pricing and dividends proposal (planning only). -Recommendations to improve the Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI permitting procedures for commercial and research carbon sequestration projects.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbying planning and advocacy on ConocoPhillips' critical concerns with provisions in Section 70804 of the House Natural Resources Committee Reconciliation Bill: - National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska lease terms - Imposition of Royalties On All Extracted Methane - Shortening primary onshore lease terms from 10 to five years. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting & land access. Continued advocacy for ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Advocacy on ConocoPhillips critical concerns with provisions in the House Natural Resources Committee Reconciliation Bill: - Opposition to the provision in Section 70804 related to National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska lease terms - Opposition to the provision in Section 70804 related to Royalties On All Extracted Methane - Opposition to the provision in Section 70804 related to decreasing primary onshore lease terms from 10 years to 5 years. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. Shared ConocoPhillips' general views on the oil and gas provisions in the House Natural Resources Committee Reconciliation Bill (Sections 70804-70806).
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
General discussion on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. HR 2415- Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act. S 1076- Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act of 2021. Protection of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska. Department of the Interior permitting processes following the expiration of Secretarial Order #3395. Proposed new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. Support for Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission appropriations request. Department of the Interior's review of the federal oil & gas leasing program and their forthcoming interim report. Permitting of Applications for Permit to Drill on federal land (APDs).
Future regulation of methane emissions. Review of HR 848: Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act. HJ Res. 34: disapproval resolution for EPA rule on "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emissions Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" - planning only. National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS); particulate matter; ozone - planning only. Low carbon hydrogen - planning only. Future waters of the U.S. rule - planning only. Small remote incinerators (SRIs) provision in FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. Social cost of carbon policy - planning only. Social cost of hydrofluorocarbons - planning only. Final policy and technical amendments to the New Source Performance Standards for the Oil & Gas Industry (Quad Oa or 0000a methane emissions regulation); potential new Quad 0a methane rule; Alaska-specific issues related to methane emissions regulation; support for direct regulation of methane emissions. Support for proposed bill to implement the Baker Schultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation).
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation to implement the Baker Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan, including a sufficiently robust and gradually rising price on carbon. Support for federal regulation of methane from new and existing sources in the oil and gas exploration and production sector, that regulation should: encourage early adopters and voluntary efforts through specific recognition in the rulemaking; incorporate needed flexibility to adopt cost-effective U.S. innovations in new technology to detect, measure, and eliminate methane emissions, and support state-level regulation appropriate for each state. Final policy and technical amendments to the new source performance standards for the oil and natural gas industry/Quad OA methane regulation; direct regulation of methane, generally. Ozone and particulate matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Environmental Justice. Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process (EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0044)
Protection of oil and gas tax provisions: intangible drilling cost expensing; enhanced oil recovery credit; marginal wells credit; dual capacity taxpayer provisions. Protection of 21% Corporate Tax Rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act International Provisions: global intangible low-taxed income and foreign tax credit regime.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General discussion, no legislation, on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting and land access. Permitting- ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the NPR-A; Record of Decision on the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Master Development Plan. Bureau of Land Management's revised NPR-A integrated activity plan. Permitting of APD (application for permit to drill) on federal land. Development of the new 5-year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. Funding for US Fish & Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Joint Ventures in the omnibus appropriations bill, HR 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Extraordinary Processing Allowance in the proposed ONRR 2020 Valuation & Civil Penalty Rule. Fuels policy CAFE standards-- planning only.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Extraordinary processing allowance in the proposed ONRR 2020 valuation reform and civic penalty rule. Nationwide permit 12-- general planning.
Conservation plans for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard: Texas Conservation Plan (TCP) & Candidate. Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. Development of new 5-Year polar bear Incidental Take Regulations (ITRs) for Alaska's North Slope. Bureau of Land Management's revised National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan. Permitting - ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska; the Willow Master Development Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement & Record of Decision. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting & land access. Carlsbad Resource Management Plan. NPR-A amendment on H.R. 7608, the "State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021" - included in Lowey No. 2 en bloc amendment. General discussions/no legislation related to ConocoPhillips' conservation work. Oil and gas pipeline proposed amendment on HR 7617- "Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Service, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021."
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
1) Conservation Plans for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard: Texas Conservation Plan (TCP) & Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard 2) Alaska North Slope Polar Bear Incidental Take Regulations 3) 2019 Draft National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement 4) Permitting - ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska; the Willow Master Development Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement & the virtual hearings held for the project 5) General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting & land access 6) Carlsbad Resource Management Plan 7) Development schedule delays to Federal Mineral leases during COVID-19 8) Water Resources Development Act., H.R. 7575; The Americas Water Infrastructure Act S. 3591
1) COVID-19 Stimulus in general, including HEROES Act, HR 6800. 2) Internal Revenue Service Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 85 Fed. Reg. 34050 et seq., June 2, 2020.
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2020 · first_quarter · 1A
1. Oil and gas tax policy advocacy planning including 45Q Tax Credit- general discussions/no legislation. 2. Proposed Carbon Dividend Plans - general discussions/no legislation. 3. Business tax relief measures (interest deduction cap relief; delay in tax payments - general discussions/no legislation. 4. H.R. 748 - CARES Act -- Coronavirus relief - Sections relating to potential tax provisions. 5. H.R. 6074 - Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations - Sections relating to potential tax provisions. 6. H.R. 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Sections relating to potential tax provisions.
1. 2016 Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Rule (81 CFR 43338) & its repeal of the "Extraordinary Processing Allowance"/Proposed ONRR 2019 Valuation Reform & Civil Penalty Rule. (no legislation) 2. 2019 Draft National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement. (No legislation) 3. Permitting - ConocoPhillips' Willow project in in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska; Willow Master Development Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. (No legislation) 4. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil & gas development, permitting & land access. 5. Carbon Tax Proposals (No legislation/general discussions)
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Alaska North Slope Polar Bear Incidental Take Regulations (discussions/no legislation) 2. Conservation Plans for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (discussions/no legislation) 3. 2019 Draft National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement (discussions/no legislation) 4. Permitting - ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska; Willow Master Development Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (discussions/no legislation) 5. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil & gas development, permitting & land access (discussions/no legislation) 6. Sage Grouse habitat conservation and collaborative conservation work by the Joint Ventures/no legislation. 7. Exploration and production on Federal lands (General discussions/no legislation) 8. Regulatory relief for oil and gas production during COVID-19 (General discussions/no legislation)
1. 2016 Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Rule (81 CFR 43338) & its repeal of the "Extraordinary Processing Allowance"/Proposed ONRR 2019 Valuation Reform & Civil Penalty Rule. (no legislation) 2. 2019 Draft National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement. (No legislation) 3. Permitting - ConocoPhillips' Willow project in in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska; Willow Master Development Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. (No legislation) 4. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil & gas development, permitting & land access. 5. Carbon Tax Proposals (No legislation/general discussions)
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1) Issues related to Alaska oil & gas development, permitting, land access and crude markets;general discussion/no legislation. 2) Permitting issues for Willow Project on Alaska's North Slope; Willow draft environmental impact study (EIS); no legislation. 3) Carbon Tax proposals; general discussions/no legislation 4) 2016 Consolidated Federal Oil 7 Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Rula (81-CFR 43338) specifically "extraordinary processing allowance."
1) US-Mexico-Canada Trad Treaty discussion; no legislation/general discussions 2) Crude Oil Export Ban Repeal; 42 US Code - section 6212a.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
2) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incerators (CISWI) Rule and its application for remote incinerators in Alaska - SRI language in Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. 3) Quad Oa (OOOOa) New Source Methane Regulations/methane emissions from existing oil & gas production facilities.
1) General discussion regarding measurements and access on federal lands; no legislation. 2) Alaska oil & gas development, leasing, permitting and land access issues; no legislation. 3) Permitting issues for Willow Project on Alaska N. Slope; general discussion/no legislation. 4) BLM access to federal minerals leasing general discussion/no legislation.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
1) National Defense Authorization Act - specifically PFAS Amendments.
1) Incinerator Regulations - small remote incinerators (SRI) languagein Senate Interior Appropriations Bill 2) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incerators (CISWI) Rule and its application for remote incinerators in Alaska 3) Quad Oa New Source Methane Regulations/methane emissions from existing oil & gas production facilities. 4) Clean Air Act Compliance Technology and cost 5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards
1) Carbon Fee/pricing Proposals - general discussion/no legislation.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
1) Texas Conservation Plan for Dune Sagebrush Lizard; general discussion/no legislation. 2) Alaska North Slope environmental issues including Polar Bear den reserarch Winter 2019 and Polar Bear Incidental Take Regulations for Oil & Gas industry. 3) National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska (NPR-A) Integrated Activity Plan; general discussion/no legislation. 4) Permitting issues for Willow Project on Alaska N. Slope; general discussion/no legislation. 5) BLM Wyoming Lease Sales; general discussion/no legislation. 6) Carlsbad Resource Management Plan; general discussion/no legislation.
General Oil & Gas Issues - discussion/no legislation
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1) Carbon Dividend proposals; no legislation 2) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Implementation Regulations specifically BEAT regulationsand GILTI regulations
1) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration(CISWI) Rule and its application for small remote incinerators in Alaska; SRI language in Senate Interior Appropriations Bill 2) Army Corps of Engineers 404 Compensation Mitigation Program for oil & gas development in Alaska; general discussions; Memorandum of Agreement 3) 0000A New Source Methane Regulations 4) EPA's Produced Water Study 5) clean Air Act compliance technology and cost
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
1) Discussions about NAFTA; Tariffs & exemption application process.
1) General discussions/no legislation: Issues related to Alaska oil & gas development, permitting, land access and mitigation.
1) Tax regulations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Foreign Tax credit carry forward under Section 904; treatment of pre-2018 NOL carry-overs and other issues.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
1) Discussions about NAFTA; Tariffs & exemption application process.
1) New Source Review Reform; discussions regarding EPA's methane regulations and cost/benefit regulations 2) Coastal Wetlands discussions; no legislation 3) H.R. 8 Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 - all sections. 4) Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation/Wetlands development; no legislation 5) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); general discussions
1) General discussion/no legislation: NPR-A development permitting; Alaska Oil & gas development, leasing, permitting issues; land access & mitigation. 2) Agency funding for Greater Sage Grouse management/initiatives. 3) General discussion/no legislation: Coastal wetlands restoration.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
1) General discussions/no legislation: Issues related to Alaska oil & gas development, permitting, land access and mitigation. 2) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Venting & Flaring Rules
1) H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act -- discussed specific Oil & Gas industry priorities including foreign tax credits and cost recovery. Also sections regarding income tax business expenses and statutory rate.
1) S.1216- (114th Congress) Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Denovo review under for Natural Gas Act
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1) General Regulatory Reform issues. 2) S.951 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - alternative compliance discussions. 3) S.1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Trial Denovo for Natural gas act FERC cases.
1) H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act -- discussed specific Oil & Gas industry priorities including foreign tax credits and cost recovery. Also sections regarding income tax business expenses and statutory rate.
1) Discussion around two-year stay of the 2016 New Source Performance Standard Rule.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
1) Oil & gas tax issues including IDC's and Transition Rule to new territorial system. No bill, general discussions. 2) Income tax business expenses and statutory rate. No bill, general discussions.
1) General Regulatory Reform issues. 2) S.951 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - alternative compliance discussions. 3) S.1460 - Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Trial Denovo for Natural gas act FERC cases.
1) Discussions about 0000a(Quad-0a) New Source Performance Standard regulations.
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
1) LA Coastal Restoration Issues - general discussions. 2) Bureau of Land Management (BLM)issues relating to leasing and permitting. 3) Grouse Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2017 - discussions about Sage Grouse.
1) House Republican Tax Reform Blueprint - no bill/general discussions. 2) Tax Reform - General discussions; no bill. 3) Income tax business expenses; statutory rate - general discussions; no bill.
1) Regulatory reform issues including a)Ozone NAAQS; b)0000a Methane Information Collection Rule(ICR); c)BLM venting and flaring regulations and d) EPA methane regulations
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
1) House Resolution 74/House Joint Resolution 36: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation", - specific issue Venting and Flaring Rule. 2) Air and Water regulations. No bill/general discussions. 3) S.273 and HR.527 - Grouse Greater Sage-Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2017 - discussion about Sage Grouse.
1) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - general trade discussions; no bill.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1) Proposed methane information collection requests & general discussion. (HR 5338: House Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act)
1) Security Exchange Commissions (SEC) SK Disclosure Guidance; general discussions.
1) Issues related to Treasury Department's proposed new regulations under Section 385; 2) Tax reform and energy tax issues - general discussions/no specific bill.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
1) Issues related to Treasury Department's proposed new regulations under Section 385.
1) Public law 94-580: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), subtitle D. 2) Costal Louisiana Land Issues: no bills; general discussions.
1) DOI/BLM Proposed rules on commingling and Venting & Flaring. 43CFR 3160 and 3170. 2) BLM Onshore Orders 3, 4 & 5 - 43CFR 3160-3170. (Order #3-Site Security, Order #4-Gas measurement, Order #5-Crude Measurement) 3) Issues related to Alaska oil & gas operations and development; no bill; general discussions. 4) BLM proposed methane and waste reduction rule.
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
1) Proposed EPA Rules on methane: Section 0000(a) also new source determination rule. 2) BLM venting and flaring rules in the Code of Federal Regulations: 43CFR 3160 and 43CFR 3170.
1) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions. 2) Small Remote Incinerator Regulations - general discussions. 3) Oil & Gas industry general economic issues and the economy.
1) Endangered Species Act - general discussions and Sage Grouse mitigation measures. 2) DOI/BLM Proposed rules on commingling and Venting & Flaring. 43CFR 3160 and 3170. 3) EPA Draft Rule 0000(a) on methane emissions. 4) BLM Onshore Orders 3, 4 & 5 - 43CFR 3160-3170. (Order #3-Site Security, Order #4-Gas measurement, Order #5-Crude Measurement) 5) Offshore and Arctic Development; Access issues (general) 6) DOI Proposed Royalty Valuation Rule
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
1) Proposed EPA rules on methane: 0000(a) also new source rules; source determination. 2) BLM venting and flaring rules in the Code of Federal Regulations: 43CFR 3160 and 43CFR 3170.
1) No specific legislation. Discussion on a range of topics: corporate integration, tax reforms, international tax; energy tax.
1) Endangered Species Act - general discussions and Sage Grouse mitigation measures. 2) BLM Proposed rules on commingling and Venting & Flaring. 43CFR 3160 and 3170. 3) EPA Draft Rule 0000(a) on methane emissions.
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1) Work on U.S. Crude Oil Exports Ban HR.702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. All sections. S.1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015. All sections. H.R. 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (crude exports) H.R. 8: North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22: Fast Act (Highway Bill) 2) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions.
1) 43 CFR 3160-3170: BLM Onshore Order #3 - Site Security and BLM Onshore Order #4 - Gas measurement. 2) General discussion regarding venting and flaring on public lands- proposed changes to existing regulations. 3) Endangered Species Act - general discussions and Sage Grouse listing decision.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
1) Proposed Methane Rules; EPA voluntary programs; source determination rules. No legislation. 2) Waters of the U.S. Rule - general discussions.
1) Discussions around BLM regulations to address venting and flaring on public lands. 2) 43 CFR 3160 - BLM Hydraulic Fracturing Rules.
1) U.S. Crude Oil Exports -- HR.702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. All sections. S.1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015. All sections. S. 1372: American Crude Oil Export Equality Act. All Sections. 2) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions. 3) S1228: North American Energy Infrastructure Act; Keystone pipeline general discussions.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
1) U.S. Crude Oil Exports -- HR.702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. All sections S.1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015. All sections 2) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions.
1) EPA Methane Rule Voluntary Program - general discussions regarding proposed rule. 2) S. 697: Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act -- all sections of the bill.
1) U.S. Crude Oil Exports -- HR.702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. All sections S.1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015. All sections 2) Alaska LNG Project - general discussions
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
1) Endangered Species Act -- Updates on conservation efforts and species listing decisions. 2) Permitting Issues -- GMT-1 and Arctic
1) Crude Oil Exports -- No bill - general discussions regarding crude export ban. 2) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions. 3) S.1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act -- all sections of the bill.
1) General oil & gas industry tax issues -- no specific bill -- general discussions. 2) Tax Reform -- no bill - general discussions. 3) Administration budget proposal.
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2015 · first_quarter · 1A
1) General oil & gas industry tax issues -- no specific bill -- general discussions. 2) Tax Reform -- no bill - general discussions. 3) Administration budget proposal.
1) Crude Oil Exports -- No bill - general discussions regarding crude export ban. 2) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions. 3) S.1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act -- all sections of the bill.
1) EPA Methane Rule Voluntary Program - general discussions regarding proposed rule. 2) S. 697: Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act -- all sections of the bill.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
U.S. Crude Exports: No specific legislation, general discussions. Alaska: NPR-A, Chuckchi Sea, and LNG Pipeline project - no specific legislation
S. 2828 Ukraine Freedom Support Act - discussion regarding US sanctions on Russia. U.S. Crude Oil Exports - no legislation. General discussions.
U.S. Crude Oil Exports - No legislation. General energy industry discussions. Alaska LNG Project - no legislation. General discusisons. Waters of the U.S. - proposed regulation discussions. Permitting Issues - general discussions
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
1) Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) - 1) Discussions about notice of proposed rulemaking to regulate hydraulic fracturing under reporting section; 2) general discussion about draft legislation and various environmental issues.
1) General energy issues discussions: crude exports, environmental regulations, permitting for operations in Alaska NPRA 2) Outer Continental Shelf operations: general discussions 3) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects 4) Draft Arctic OCS Rules; general discussions regarding safety and environmental issues
1) Crude oil exports - General discussions. LNG Exports - General Discussions 2) Alaska - General discussion regarding permitting applications, LNG Pipeline, crude exports, NPR-A and Chuckchi Sea 3) Outer Continental Shelf (OSC) operations - general discussions, permitting issues 4) Hydraulic fracturing -- general discussion regarding regulatory actions
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
1) Crude oil exports - General discussions. LNG Exports - General Discussions 2) Alaska - General discussion regarding permitting applications, crude exports, NPR-A and Chuckchi Sea30 3) Outer Continental Shelf (OSC) operations - general discussions, permitting issues 4) Hydraulic fracturing -- general disucssion regarding regulatory actions
1) Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) - 1) Discussions about notice of proposed rulemaking to regulate hydraulic fracturing under reporting section; 2) general discussion about draft legislation.
1) General discussions regarding shipping crude oil by rail; proposed regulatations relating to crude oil railcars
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
1) General energy issues discussions: crude exports, environmental regulations 2) Outer Continental Shelf operations: general discussions 3) Gult of Mexico: general discussions on proposed best available science and technology, policies/progress
1) General discussions regarding shipping crude oil by rail; proposed regulatations relating to crude oil railcars
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) - 1) Discussions about notice of proposed rulemaking to regulate hydraulic fracturing under reporting section; 2) general discussion about draft legislation.
Support for comprehensive permitting reform, including judicial review reform, as it relates to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, including the Intermountain West Joint Venture, and Ducks Unlimited conservation projects. Support for Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Support for industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Sec. 60012 of H.R.1 and Senate companion provisions: inclusion of full repeal and/or delay of Methane Emission Reduction program. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking. Ongoing compliance with Consent Decree in U.S. v. Marathon Oil Company (D.N.D. 2024)(Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-136). Draft legislation re: state superfunds, no bill number.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. The need for bipartisan permitting reform.
Department of Commerce ethane export licensing requirements.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
H.J. Res. 35, Disapproval Resolution the EPA Methane Emissions Reduction Program Rule as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee) State Superfund legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs, including long-time support for several U.S. Fish and Wildlife Migratory Bird Joint Ventures, and long-time support for Duck's Unlimited conservation projects. Industry's reconsideration request to the EPA on the New Source Performance Standard Methane Rule (OOOO b/c). Industry's reconsideration request to EPA on the Subpart W reconsideration request. Congressional repeal of EPA waste emission rule and repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, based on punitive policy construct isolating oil and gas industry with both regulatory framework (preferred) and punitive fee structure. Inclusion of full repeal of Methane Emission Reduction program, promulgated as part of H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as part of budget reconciliation package. General discussions regarding need for comprehensive permitting reform and judicial review reform under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. General discussions regarding CEQ interim final rulemaking.
Continued LNG Exports. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. General discussions regarding Department of Energy's National Interest Electricity Transmission Corridor designation effort and its role to address the need for greater transmission and power with increased power demand. General discussions on adequate personnel levels at agencies to ensure timely permits and rulemakings.
Filing targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
General discussions around offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Draft legislation relating to the Interior Board of Land Appeals. Subsequently introduced as H.R. 10005, the Expedited Appeals Review Act, which would establish a process to expedite appeals before the Department of the Interior's Board of Land Appeals. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussion about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A. Opposition to BLM's Final Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. General discussions about oil and gas issues on tribal lands.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Draft legislation relating to the Interior Board of Land Appeals. H.R. 9017 - Declaration of Energy Independence Act. H.R. 7377 Royalty Resiliency Act. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to the development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Final Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Rule, and relatedly, BLM's subsequent Request for Information on Special Areas in the NPR-A.
Pending acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation.
Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividend Plan. Tax policy priorities in the coming reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97. Support for preserving Internal Revenue Code Section 45Q in the coming TCJA reauthorization.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions. CLC Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal. Reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Public Law 115-97 Support for IRC Sections 45V Clean Hydrogen Production credit; 45Q - Carbon Oxide capture credit.
Support for voluntary accelerated implementation of calculated methodologies to be adopted as part of EPA's GHG Reporting Program final rulemaking (Subpart W). Support for pausing implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for methane until EPA promulgates a Final Subpart W Rule and allows operators time to comply with the Subpart W changes. Support for changes to the EPA Waste Emission Charge proposed rulemaking established under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. H.J.Res 128 - Disapproval Resolution on EPA Methane Rule (planning only).
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting, and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Proposed Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Rule. Potential Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval on BLM's Final Management and Protection of the NPR-A Rule. Opposition to BLM's Proposed Conservation & Landscape Health Rule. Offshore oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning issues. Support for passage of H.R. 6285, the "Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023."
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Subpart W Regulations). Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (Methane Fee). Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Support for S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) activities in Louisiana. General discussions about nature-based carbon sequestration. Timely review of Class VI well permits and state primacy applications by U.S. EPA. ConocoPhillips' long-time and ongoing support for several U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (JVs), including the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV); general support for funding for the JVs, and for IWJV partnership projects with the Bureau of Land Management. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation and habitat conservation programs.
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule.
Opposition to BLMs proposed Management & Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska rule. Support for H.R. 7377 - A bill to amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases, and for other purposes. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting, and land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Opposition to BLM's Proposed Conservation & Landscape Health Rule. BLM's Proposed Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation Rule. BLM's Proposed Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Rule.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
HR 5073 - Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act - inclusion of intangible drilling cost expensing in book minimum tax calculation. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: intangible drilling cost expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Climate Leadership Council (CLC) Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions. CLC Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal.
Lobbying planning for maintaining crude and LNG exports. SHIP (Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum) Act (HR 3774) - General lobbying planning discussions. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial reform; NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) streamlining. Support for maintaining the ability to export crude oil & LNG. Proposed PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) Pipeline Safety Rule - North Slope Alaska arctic weather challenges. Support for including H.R. 1130, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, in future legislative package. Micro-reactor licensing - planning only.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and LNG exports. H.R. 1130, Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 - opposition to export restrictions amendment. General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Opposition to amendment to S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2024, that would have prohibited the export of crude oil to certain countries.
Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act; implementation, timeline, guidelines. Recommended Modifications to Proposed EPA "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. - General discussion. Unintended consequences of Proposed EPA "Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." Support of ConocoPhillips' Low Carbon Initiatives, planning only.
Bureau of Land Management's proposed Management & Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) rule. Bureau of Land Management, Proposed Conservation & Landscape Health Rule. Bureau of Land Management Oil and Gas Leasing Rule. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. General discussions about issues related to development of ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
EPA Proposed Rule: New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, planning only. National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2, planning only.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. ConocoPhillips' low carbon activities including carbon capture utilization & storage ("CCUS"). H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 -General support for inclusion of permitting reform (Section 321) -Support for permitting reform as it relates to judicial review (Title III). Proposed Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's ("PHMSA") Leak Detection and Repair Rule ("LDAR") Rule (planning only). Concerns with Department of Energy Liquefied Natural Gas ("LNG") Export Licensing Change. Support for H.R. 1130 the "Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act" and inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA"). Securities Exchange Council's Climate Disclosure Rule. Continued support for remaining permitting reform issues: judicial review, National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") streamlining. Support for maintaining crude oil and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") exports. ConocoPhillips' Canadian activities and emissions reductions. Hydrogen Bills (Planning only): - S. 646 - Hydrogen for Industry Act - S. 647 - Hydrogen for Ports Act - S. 648 - Hydrogen for Trucks Act - S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 3081/S. 678 - the "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" bill ("NOPEC"), planning only. Support for permitting reform elements in the following: S. 1399 the "Building American Energy Security Act of 2023" S. 1456 the "SPUR Act" S. 1449 (RESTART Act). Pipeline Safety Reauthorization (planning only).
Particulate matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards ("NAAQS"), planning only.
Inclusion of Intangible Drilling Cost expensing in Book Minimum Tax calculation (planning only). Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions and Climate Leadership Council's Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: IDC expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules. Company support for specific tax provisions: Investment Tax Credit (ITC); Production Tax Credit (PTC); Section 45V, Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit; Section 45Q, Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit H.R. 3938 - Build It in America Act. Opposition to Sections 301 and 302 to eliminate expansion of Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), planning only. Foreign Pollution Fee Bill Draft.
Support of ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives (planning only). Advocacy for Louisiana Class VI well primacy timing and regulatory certainty. Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act. Recommended modifications to EPA's proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review."
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard, planning only. Waters of the United States Phase 1 Final Rule, planning only.
26 U.S. Code Section 45V - Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit - regulations discussion. 26 U.S. Code Section 45Q - Carbon Oxide Sequestration Tax Credit; direct carbon capture. Climate Leadership Council's Carbon Dividend Plan - carbon pricing as most effective means of reducing emissions. Climate Leadership Council's Border Carbon Adjustment Proposal. Importance of general energy tax provisions to industry: intangible drilling costs expensing; bonus depreciation; dual capacity taxpayer rules.
Advocacy for Class VI well primacy: timing and regulatory certainty. Methane Emissions Reduction Program as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, planning only. Improvements to the EPA's "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Council for Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidance, planning only. Biden Administration Fall 2023 Unified Regulatory Agenda, planning only.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Opposition to adding the No Oil Producing or Exporting Countries Act (NOPEC) to the bill.
Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes, planning only. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports. ConocoPhillips' low carbon initiatives, planning only. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Improvements to Permitting Reform proposal. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy policy discussions. Energy security benefits of BLM oil and gas permitting. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate action plan.
Particulate Matter - National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) future regulations, planning only. Permian Basin Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) redesignation. EPA Class VI Wells, planning only. EPA Oil and Gas New Source Rule and Existing Source Guidance for Methane, planning only.
H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: - Negative ramifications of inclusion of proposed Potash study in bill, planning only. Leasing on Federal Lands, planning only. Continued advocacy for ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, including process and timing for a Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and new Record of Decision. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access/lease sales. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
General introduction to ConocoPhillips & energy issues, no legislation. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan, no legislation. Opposition to potential restrictions on U.S. crude oil and/or LNG and/or refined product exports, no legislation. Permitting reform legislation in H.R. 6833, Making Continuing Appropriations for FY23 and for Other Purposes. Planning for company Low Carbon Initiatives (planning only). Planning for Potential Climate Emergency Declaration. Economic and global security benefits of Energy Exports for FY23 and Other Purposes. European proposal to place price cap on Russian energy (planning only).
Concerns and unintended consequences of SEC File No. S7-10-22 "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Discussed tax provisions of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act for Senate consideration: - Sec. 138123 - Dual Capacity Taxpayer Rules - Sec. 136106 - Preserving expanded CCUS Credits. Windfall profits tax proposals, no legislation. H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act: - Planning on Sec. 10101 - Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax - Planning on Sec. 10201 - Excise Tax on Repurchase of Corporate Stock. - Preservation of Sec. 13104 - extension/modification of carbon oxide sequestration credit (CCUS).
Taiwan Policy Act, planning only.
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Improvements to the EPA's proposed "Standards of Performance for new, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review." Potential methane fee in Senate budget reconciliation proposal, no legislation. Impacts of methane fee language in House-passed Build Back Better Act and opportunities to amend for better alignment with proposed regulations and changes to EPA reporting program. Biden Administration Spring 2022 Unified Agenda of Regulatory & Deregulatory Actions, planning only. Methane monitoring in the Permian Basin, planning only. Confirmation hearing for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, EPA- developing suggested questions for the record. Confirmation hearing for Chair, Council on Environmental Quality- developing suggested questions for the record, planning only.
General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting, and land access. Continued advocacy for ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, including process and timing for Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and New Record of Decision. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability, no legislation. Draft CO2 geologic sequestration legislation: SPACES Act (not introduced)- planning only. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rights of way policy for C02 sequestration projects.
Impacts and concerns on Securities & Exchange Commission File No. S7-10-22: Proposed rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors."
Discussed needed improvements to provisions in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act: -Sec. 138123: Dual capacity taxpayer rules. -Planning on other tax issues raised by H.R. 5376 and tax policy, generally. -Planning on general tax issues including potential windfall profits tax and pillar 2 global corporate minimum. -Sec. 136106: Expanded carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) credits. -Sec. 138126: Conforming the definition of Qualified Business Asset Investment (QBAI) to include depletable assets for purposes of Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) provisions. Support for implementation of the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividends Plan as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on carbon pricing; no legislation. Inability of windfall profits tax proposals to reduce gasoline prices; no legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
- H.R. 6968 Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act (planning only) - Russia sanctions (planning no specific legislation)
- Proposed "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review" (planning only). - Council for Environmental Quality carbon capture utilization & storage (CCUS) interim guidance (planning only). - National Environmental Permitting Act (NEPA) Phase 1 (planning only). - National Ambient Air Quality Standards (planning only).
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) legislation- planning only.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips on federal lands. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and L48 oil and gas development on federal lands, permitting & land access. Continued advocacy for ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, including process and timing for a Willow Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and new Record of Decision. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' proactive conservation efforts as aligned with ConocoPhillips' publicly stated positions on biodiversity and sustainability. Permian Basin right of way oil & gas leasing.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
-Discussed support for and needed improvements to provisions of HR 5376- Build Back Better Act: --Section 138101 corporate tax rate; --Section 138123 capacity taxpayer rules; --Section 136106 - 136107 improvements to carbon oxide sequestration credit; --Section 138124 foreign tax credit limitations; --Section 138125 foreign oil and gas extraction income; --Support for preserving domestic oil and gas tax provisions. --Potential carbon price in reconciliation (planning only).
PFAS regulation and potential legislation (planning only).
-HR 2643 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act (planning only). -Recommended improvements to Build Back Better (HR 5376) Section 136106: Extension and Modification of Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration. -General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. -General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. -Building support for U.S. crude oil and/or liquefied natural gas exports, and opposition to the potential restrictions thereof. -Support for a price on carbon as described in the Baker Shultz carbon dividends plan (no legislation). -Support for favorable tax treatment of green energy (hydrogen, carbon sequestration) in HR 5376 Build Back Better Act Title XIII Subtitle F Sections 136104, 136106, and 136204. -S 977/ HR 2393 No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (planning only).
-Support for the direct regulation of methane in the absence of economy-wide price on carbon as aligned with the four pillars of the Baker Shultz plan. -Recommended considerations for inclusion in EPA proposed new and existing source rules. -Recommended modifications to Section 30113- methane emissions reduction plan- of the Build Back Better package. -Small remote incinerators provision in the FY22 Senate Interior Appropriations Bill. -Other solid waste incinerator rulemaking (planning only). -Technical considerations for inclusion in EPA proposed new and existing source methane rules as they relate to Alaska.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Preserving 21% Corporate Tax Rate. Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI). General explanations of and support for domestic oil and gas tax priorities: - Intangible Drilling Cost Expensing - Enhanced Oil Recovery credit - Dual Capacity Taxpayer Rules - Preservation of FOGEI (Foreign Oil and Gas Extractive Income) in GILTI. Domestic Oil and Gas Tax Priorities in the House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act (see list of above); Corporate rate; GILTI - Domestic oil and gas tax provisions not addressed in bill. - Corporate rate changed at Section 138101 - GILTI changes at Section 138121 - Dual Capacity taxpayer changes at Section 138123 - FOGEI exclusion repealed at Section 138125 Carbon Border Adjustment (planning only)- not in Build Back Better Act.
General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' Climate Change Action Plan. Support for inclusion of natural gas in House Energy & Commerce Reconciliation provision Subtitle D section 30411 Clean Electricity Performance Program. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: - Support for carbon capture utilization and storage research and development and support for implementation projects - Support for production of clean hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration S. 2085 Save Our Future Act: - Support for amendments to conform the Act with the Baker Shultz Carbon Dividend Plan H.R. 5376 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture, wind energy, and hydrogen H.R. 3538 Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act: - Support for tax treatment of carbon capture and definition of qualified facility.
Company priorities in future methane regulation proposal: - Special methane concerns for Alaska. House Budget Committee reported Build Back Better Act: - Improvements to the methane fee Title III - Section 30114 - Improvements to the Clean Electricity Performance Program, Section 30411 Concerns with S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act. Concerns with Senate clean electricity proposal (no legislation). Support for carbon price and dividends legislation (planning only). Support for timely renewal and reissuance process for nationwide permits. H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future through Innovation Act- general support for. H.R. 1512 - The CLEAN Future Act - discussions of improvements necessary for supporting the Act: - Clean Electricity Standard - Sec. 201 - Hydraulic Fracturing provisions - Secs. 623, 625 - Air Pollution and Methane Emissions provisions - Sec. 624, 701, 702 - Underground Injection Controls and CCUS - Sec. 621
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Planning and discussions about proposed carbon dividend bill (no legislation). HR 1512: CLEAN Future Act's oil and gas related provisions; clean electricity standard. Discussions about environmental justice (no legislation). Questions for the record for EPA budget hearing- planning only. Rescission of EPA 2020 benefit-cost rule- planning only. Expected CEQ revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. S 1076, Revive Economic Growth & Reclaim Orphan WElls (REGROW) Act of 2021. HR 2415: Orphaned Well Cleanup & Jobs Act.
Proposed tax law changes: Intangible drilling cost (IDC) expensing; corporate tax rate; global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) and foreign oil and gas extraction income; dual capacity taxpayer rules; enhanced oil recovery tax credit. S. 2118: The Clean Energy for America Act - planning only. Nuclear Production Tax Credit (no legislation). Section 45Q carbon oxide sequestration - planning only. Proposed Crapo-Whitehouse energy sector innovation credit - planning only.
Company and trade association SEC comment letters in response to request for comments on whether the climate-related risk disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC appropriately address climate change risks, uncertainties, impacts, and opportunities. HR 2570: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021. HR 1187: ESG Disclosure Simplification Act. HR 1815: SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act.
Hydrogen policy- planning only. General introduction to ConocoPhillips and energy issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512: CLEAN Future Act - planning only around sections related to oil and gas.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) legislative and regulatory advocacy- planning only.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
General discussions/ no legislation on issue related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil and gas development, permitting, and land access. Protection of the Record of Decision on the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Willow Master Development Plan. Department of the Interior Secretary Order #3395 and DOI permitting processes going forward, including for applications for permits to drill. Development of new 5-year polar bear incidental take regulations for Alaska's North Slope. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' support for conservation programs and projects. FY2022 funding for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Joint Ventures and the Intermountain West Joint Venture's partnership with Bureau of Land Management. National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska integrated activity plan. Discussion of proposed questions for the record to Department of the Interior nominee from trade association. Discussion of trade association endorsements: >H.R. 692 - Recognition of Local Interests in National Environmental Policy Act decision making >H.R. 519 - Safeguarding Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting Act
Extraordinary Processing Allowance in the Office of Natural Resource Revenue's 2020 Valuation & Civil Penalty Rule.
HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- timeline, process, and analysis. Draft legislation (not introduced) related to orphan wells. Carbon Pricing - Carbon Dividend Proposal- no legislation; background discussion with congressional offices and planning discussions. Social cost of carbon interim technical support. Communicated neutral company position to Senate on nominations for Deputy EPA Administrator and Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality. Discussion of proposed questions for the record to EPA Administrator nominee from trade association. Climate change and methane regulation- planning only.
Planning only: discussion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) legislative and regulatory advocacy.
Department of the Interior's federal leasing moratorium. General support for ConocoPhillips and energy-related issues. General discussions about ConocoPhillips' climate change action plan. HR 1512, the Clean Future Act- planning only around sections related to oil and gas. Planning work and general introductions to ConocoPhillips and energy issues, including tax. Discussion of trade association endorsement: H.R. 218 -- Saving America's Energy Future Act. The Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (draft)- comment request through trade association.
Environmental, social, and corporate governance disclosure communications- planning only. SEC communications and Request for Information responses on climate related financial disclosures. Discussion of trade association endorsement: S. 563 Fair Access to Banking Act.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Quad OA methane technical rule-- planning discussions. EPA Integrated Risk information system-- planning discussions. Climate change-- planning discussions. Alaska small remote incinerators provision in the FY 2021 Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill & in the omnibus appropriations bill, HR 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Particulate matter NAAQS regulation-- planning discussions. Legislation to implement the Baker Schultz carbon dividends plan, including a sufficiently robust and gradually rising price on carbon. Support for a well-designed federal regulation of methane emissions.
General energy-related tax discussions. IRS Section 45Q regulations. Intangible drilling cost (IDC) expensing. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: corporate tax rate and foreign tax credit regulations. CARES Act: net operating loss provisions. Carbon price and dividends legislation.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Draft legislation (not introduced) related to orphan wells, emissions, and groundwater issues. Carbon pricing-- planning only.
Proposed Treasury regulation on the Section 45Q carbon oxide sequestration tax credit. General business credit acceleration -- planning only. Tax extenders-- planning only.
HR 7528, the "Get American Back to Work Act." S. 4317, the "SAFE to WORK Act." COVID liability safe harbor.
Quad Oa new source performance standard regulation for methane emissions from oil and gas wells-- advocacy planning. FY2021 Interior Environment Appropriations legislation-- small remote incinerators language. Methane emissions detection, reduction, and elimination. A sufficiently robust and gradually rising price on carbon to replace the need for regulation of stationary-source CO2 emissions.
General support for ConocoPhillips and energy-related issues. COVID relief discussions, no discussion of specific legislative provisions.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
1. Discussions and planning around energy-related issues; no legislation/general discussions. 2) H.R. 6800 HEROES Act; Energy non-discrimination support letter 3) Nationwide Permitting - Army Corps; no legislation 4) Energy markets/crude oil pricing; no legislation 5) Regulatory compliance postponements 6) EPA Proposed Rule on Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process
1) Covid-19 Liability Safe Harbors; general discussions.
1) Final EPA New Source Performance Standards for oil wells; technical rule and policy rule. 2) FY 2021 Interior, Environmental & Related Agencies Appropriations legislation - Alaska Small Remote Incinerators (SRIs) provisions. 3) General discussion on proposed methane regulations, methane emissions reduction and elimination and technology for methane emissions detection.
1) Support for a price on carbon and standards for climate-related scenario analysis, stress testing, governance requirements, and disclosures. General discussions; no legislation. 2) Dodd-Frank Section 1504; SEC regulations.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
1. EPA Commercial & Industrial Solid Waste Incinerator (CISWI) rule & its application for Small Remote Incinerators in Alaska - SRI's language in Senate Interior Appropriations bill & H.R. 1865. 2. Proposed Methane regulations. (General discussions/No legislation) 3. Recycling and reuse of oil and gas produced water.(General discussion/no legislation) 4. Technology for monitoring and regulating methane emissions. (General discussion/no legislation)
1. Alaska North Slope Polar Bear Incidental Take Regulations (discussions/no legislation) 2. Conservation Plans for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (discussions/no legislation) 3. 2019 Draft National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement (discussions/no legislation) 4. Permitting - ConocoPhillips' Willow project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska; Willow Master Development Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (discussions/no legislation) 5. General discussions/no legislation on issues related to Alaska and Lower 48 oil & gas development, permitting & land access (discussions/no legislation) 6. Sage Grouse habitat conservation and collaborative conservation work by the Joint Ventures/no legislation. 7. Exploration and production on Federal lands (General discussions/no legislation) 8. Regulatory relief for oil and gas production during COVID-19 (General discussions/no legislation)
1. Discussions and planning around energy-related issues. (No legislation/general discussions.) 2. Federal Lands access issues. (No legislation/general discussions.) 3. Discussions regarding ability to form acreage pooling agreements. (No legislation/general discussions.) 4. Efforts to reduce environmental footprint. (No legislation/general discussions.) 5. New technologies to quantify GHG emissions. (No legislation/general discussions.) 6. S. 2657 -- Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019 or the AGILE Act of 2019 - all sections.
1. S. 482 -- The Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act - all sections.
1.CLEAN Future Act - draft legislation; no bill number. 2. National Energy Policy Act (NEPA) - Discussions around NEPA reform proposals/no legislation. 3. EPA Cost-Benefit Rule - discussions/no legislation. 4. General Coronavirus response - discussions/no legislation.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
1.CLEAN Future Act - draft legislation; no bill number. 2. National Energy Policy Act (NEPA) - Discussions around NEPA reform proposals/no legislation. 3. EPA Cost-Benefit Rule - discussions/no legislation. 4. General Coronavirus response - discussions/no legislation.
1. Oil and gas tax policy advocacy planning including 45Q Tax Credit- general discussions/no legislation. 2. Proposed Carbon Dividend Plans - general discussions/no legislation. 3. Business tax relief measures (interest deduction cap relief; delay in tax payments - general discussions/no legislation. 4. H.R. 748 - CARES Act -- Coronavirus relief - Sections relating to potential tax provisions. 5. H.R. 6074 - Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations - Sections relating to potential tax provisions. 6. H.R. 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Sections relating to potential tax provisions.
1. Discussions and planning around energy-related issues. (No legislation/general discussions.) 2. Federal Lands access issues. (No legislation/general discussions.) 3. Discussions regarding ability to form acreage pooling agreements. (No legislation/general discussions.) 4. Efforts to reduce environmental footprint. (No legislation/general discussions.) 5. New technologies to quantify GHG emissions. (No legislation/general discussions.) 6. S. 2657 -- Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019 or the AGILE Act of 2019 - all sections.
1. EPA Commercial & Industrial Solid Waste Incinerator (CISWI) rule & its application for Small Remote Incinerators in Alaska - SRI's language in Senate Interior Appropriations bill & H.R. 1865. 2. Proposed Methane regulations. (General discussions/No legislation) 3. Recycling and reuse of oil and gas produced water.(General discussion/no legislation) 4. Technology for monitoring and regulating methane emissions. (General discussion/no legislation)
1. S. 482 -- The Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act - all sections.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
1) Oil & gas issues including fracking and federal lands access; general discussion/no legislation.
2) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incerators (CISWI) Rule and its application for remote incinerators - small remote incinerators (SRI) language in Senate Interior Appropriations Bill and H.R. 1865 (Further Consolidated Appropriations Act) 3) Quad Oa (OOOOa) (40 CFR Part 60) New Source Methane Regulations. Technology development for monitoring and regulating methane emissions from new and existing sources. 4) Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and storage tanks; general discussions/no legislation
1) Carbon Fee/dividend pricing proposals - general discussion/no legislation. 2) Internal Revenue Tax Code Section 45Q regarding carbon capture credit; general discussion/no legislation.
1) HR 2711 - Methane waste Prevention Act of 2019; all sections. 2) HR 5221 - 100% Clean Economy Act; all sections. 3) General discussions around CEQ's GHG guidance and NEPA
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
1) General Oil & Gas Issues - discussion/no legislation. 2) Oil & Gas development in conventional reservoirs; carbon capture. No legislation.
1) Carbon Fee/pricing Proposals - general discussion/no legislation. 2) General discussion around Tax Code Section 45Q regarding carbon capture.
1) HR3630 - (No Surprise Act) To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
1) Treasury Department Regulations - general discussion including FTC's/no legislation. 2) Carbon Fee Proposals - general discussion/no legislation.
1) Incinerator Regulations - small remote incinerators (SRI) languate in Senate Interior Appropriations Bill 2) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incerators (CISWI) Rule and its application for remote incinerators in Alaska 3) Quad Oa Methane Regulations 4) Clean Air Act Compliance Technology and cost 5) Future NEPA guidance on GHG emissions
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
1) No legislation: Alaska Oil & gas development, leasing, permitting issues; land access & mitigation re: GMT-2 and Willow Projects on North Slope 2) BLM Wyoming Lease Sales discussions; no legislation. 3) Carlsbad Risk Management Plan (RMP); no legislation 4) Sage Grouse Risk Management Plan (RM); no legislation
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
1) New Source Review Reform; discussions regarding EPA's methane regulations and cost/benefit regulations; ozone regulations. 2) Coastal Wetlands discussions; no legislation 3) Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation/Wetlands development; no legislation 4) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); general discussions
1) No legislation: NPR-A development permitting; Alaska Oil & gas development, leasing, permitting issues; land access & mitigation. 2) Endangered Species Act Revisions: Agency funding for Greater Sage Grouse management/initiatives. 3) BLM Wyoming Lease Sales discussions; no legislation.
OFAC Licensing discussions.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1) General discussions/no legislation: Issues related to Alaska oil & gas development, permitting, land access and mitigation. 2) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Venting & Flaring Rules
1) Regulatory Tax Reform issues including discussions around treatment of foreign tax credits (FTC) under Base Erosion Anti-Abuse tax in tax reform and FTC life extension.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
General discussion/no legislation: Paid leave discussions/planning.
1) General discussion/no legislation: Alaska Oil & gas development, leasing, permitting issues; land access & mitigation. 2) Agency funding for Greater Sage Grouse management/initiatives. 3) General discussion/no legislation: Coastal wetlands restoration.
1) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration(CISWI) Rule and it's application for small remote incinerators in Alaska. 2) General discussion/no legislation: Small Remote Incinerators Rule.
1) General discussion/no legislation on the following topics: Small remote incinerators; Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions; Mitigation of wetlands development. 2) Incinerator Regulations 3) Methane Regulations: Quad Oa 4) National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)Reform discussions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration(CISWI) Rule 2) Small Remote Incinerators Rule No bill/general discussion.
1) Grouse Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2017 - discussions about Sage Grouse management. 2) H.J. Resolution 36 - regarding Rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management titled "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation. 3) General discussion regarding oil & gas leasing and permitting issues.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration(CISWI) Rule 2) Small Remote Incinerators Rule No bill/general discussion.
1) Issues related to Alaska oil & gas development, permitting, land access and mitigation. No bill/general discussions. 2) Department of Interior Onshore Orders #3, 4 and 5.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
1) House Joint Resolution 41 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers" -- Dodd Frank Sec. 1504 Regulation. No bill/general discussion.
1) EPA Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration(CISWI) Rule 2) Small Remote Incinerators Rule No bill/general discussion.
1)Small Remote Incinerators; 2)EPA Risk Management Plan; 3)RFS Point of Obligation; 4)Ozone NAAQS; 5)0000a Methane Information Collection Rule(ICR); 6) Refinery Sector Rules; 7) Hydraulic Fracturing (HF) and Drinking Water Study; 8)Regulatory reform. No legislation/bill numbers.
1)Executive Order 13771 -"Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs" - Directs agencies to repeal two existing regulations for every new regulation. No bill/draft implementation guidance and discussions.
1) House Republican Tax Reform Blueprint - no bill/general discussions. 2) General Tax Reform discussions
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
1) Issues related to Methane controlled technique guidelines (no bill)and Methane New Source Performance Standards (no bill. 2) Alaska oil & gas operation issues - small remote incinerators.
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
1) Discussion on a range of topics: corporate integration, tax reforms, international tax; energy tax. 2) Treasury Department - Proposed new regulations under Section 385
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
1) Work on U.S. Crude Oil Exports - S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 2) General discussions on Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bills.
1) Work on U.S. Crude Oil Exports S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 2) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions.
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
1) Proposed Methane Rules; EPA voluntary programs; source determination rules. No legislation. 2) S.697: Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. All sections of the bill.
1) Work on U.S. Crude Oil Exports Ban HR.702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. All sections. S.1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015. All sections. H.R. 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (crude exports) H.R. 8: North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22: Fast Act (Highway Bill) 2) Oil & Gas Industry Issues -- No bill - general discussions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
1) U.S. Crude Oil Exports -- HR.702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. All sections. S.1312: Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015. All sections. S. 1372: American Crude Oil Export Equality Act. All Sections.
Filing targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Crude Oil Exports - no specific bill - general discussions regarding crude export ban.
1) EPA Methane Rule Voluntary Program - general discussions regarding proposed rule. 2) S. 697: Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act -- all sections of the bill.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Crude Oil Exports - no specific bill - general discussions regarding crude export ban.
1) Endangered Species Act -- Updates on conservation efforts and species listing decisions. 2) Permitting Issues -- GMT-1 and Arctic
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
1) S2828 - Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014: general discussions 2) Crude Oil exports - general discussions, no specific bill 3) Russia Sanctions: general discussions
1) Endangered Species Act -- Lesser Prairie Chicken, Greater Sage Grouse and updates on conservation efforts. 50 CFR 17.41(d) Lesser Prairie Chicken conservation measures 50 CFR 17.11(h) Lesser Prairie Chicken listing decision 2) HR 4315 - Endangered Species Transparency Act -- Bill to modernize the ESA.Additional Issues: 3) S2440 - BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act. 4) General discussion regarding permitting delays and acquiring permits to drill from the Bureau of Land Management. 5) Alaska Offshore Development: general discussions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
1) Libya - general discussion regarding export and security issues 2) Crude Oil exports - general discussions
1) Endangered Species Act -- Lesser Praire Chicken, Greater Sage Grouse and updates on conservation efforts. Relevant rulemaking: 50 CFR 17.41(d) Lesser Prairie Chicken conservation measures and 50 CFR 17.11 (h) Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing decision. 2) Permitting issues -- general discussion regarding permitting delays 3) Proposed rules relating to Bearded Rign Seals and critical habitat.
1) General energy issues discussions: crude exports, environmental regulations 2) Outer Continental Shelf operations: general discussions 3) Gult of Mexico: general discussions on proposed best available science and technology, policies/progress
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office
1) Crude oil exports - General discussions 2) Alaska general discussions including crude exports, NPR-A and Chuckchi Sea
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office