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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Emily O'Connell, Manager Federal Affairs |
Date | 10/20/2014 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
President's budget for 2015 and related appropriations measures, specifically sections regarding DOI, DOE, EPA, DOC, NIST;
H.R. 5171-Dept. of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies for Appropriations Act, 2015;
Senate Energy and Water Development Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations Bill;
Senate draft appropriations for Dept. of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2015;
Issues related to continuing resolutions for 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to anticipated regulations from EPA on Tier 3 emissions standards;
Issues related to renewable fuel standards;
S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes;
S. 1103-Liquefied Natural Gas Parity Act and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis; and issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel;
Regulatory changes at NIST relating to natural gas fuel measurements in kilograms vs diesel gallon equivalents;
H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks;
H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes;
H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014;
S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: Legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles;
H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013;
House Highway Funding Package in Ways and Means Committee;
H.R. 5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014;
Senate Finance Chairman Wyden's Mark and Modified Mark of the "Preserving America's Transit and Highways Act of 2014" (PATH Act);
2014 Tax extenders package and issues pertaining to a liquefied natural gas excise tax equalization;
S. 2260 Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act;
Issues related to diesel gallon equivalent standard for natural gas vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to tax reform proposals on energy policy including discussion draft addressing tax treatment of intangible drilling costs;
Rep. Camp's "Tax Reform Act of 2014" proposal, issues related to the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas and efforts to base the tax on an energy content basis;
Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel;
S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 and related legislation;
S. 2260 Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act;
Issues related to a 2014 tax extenders package.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
New Source Performance Standards and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants;
S. 2833/H.R. 5505-Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act;
Issues related to EPA ozone standard and National Ambient Air Quality Standards;
Issues related to proposed New Source Performance Standards for greenhouse gases;
Issues related to the Clean Air Act and implementation of the Clean Air Act;
EPA study on relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water;
Issues related to methane emissions from the natural gas industry, President's Climate Action Plan and related proposals to reduce methane emissions;
Issues related to the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board's (SEAB) Task Force Report on FracFocus 2.0;
Issues related to the EPA ANPRM on Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Mixtures and Toxic Substances Control Act section 8(a) and/or section 8(d);
Issues related to proposed 111(d) rule for existing survey;
Issues related to BLM proposed rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Executive Office of the President (EOP),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3826/S. 1905-The Electricity Security and Affordability Act;
Issues related to proposed New Source Performance Standards under Sections 111(b) of the Clean Air Act;
Legislative proposals to regulate methane emissions;
H.R. 1582-Energy Consumers Relief Act;
H.R. 2850-EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act; New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants;
Issues related to anticipated New Source Performance Standards for greenhouse gases;
Issues related to the Clean Air Act and implementation of the Clean Air Act;
EPA study on relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water;
S. 1234/H.R. 2513-Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act;
Issues related to methane emissions from the natural gas industry, President's Climate Action Plan and related proposals to reduce methane emissions;
S. 2833/H.R. 5505-Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act;
S. 2440-BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014;
H.R. 5300-EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014;
H.R. 2-American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act;
S. 1401-Domestic Energy and Jobs Act;
S. 2514-H.R. 4947-Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (ORDEAL Act) of 2014;
Issues related to 111(d) existing source proposed rule;
H.R. 4899-Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act of 2014.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Energy - Dept of, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquefied Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 and related amendments that would structure the federal excise tax on liquefied natural gas to be based on an energy content basis rather than a volumetric basis;
Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas to be calculated on an energy equivalent basis with a gallon of diesel;
Issues related to natural gas fuel measurements in diesel gallon equivalents;
H.R. 4005-Coast Guard Maritime & Transportation Act of 2014 and related issues;
H.R. 3937-To evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks;
H.R. 3938-To direct the Secretary of Transportation to designate natural gas fueling corridors in the United States for long haul truck traffic, and for other purposes;
H.R. 3940/S. 2721-Natural Gas Long Haul Truck Competitiveness Act of 2014;
S. 1355-A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles;
S. 2065-Inhofe-Levin: legislation to create incentives for development of Alternative Fuel Vehicles;
Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies;
S. 488-Stabenow: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013;
Issues related to 2015 Budget for Department of Transportation;
Amendments to Senate Finance Chairman's Mark of the Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH ACT) related to Liquefied Natural Gas excise tax equalization;
Inhofe Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill to exempt the excess weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems from vehicle weight limits;
H.R. 2081-No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013;
H.R. 5021-Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014;
Issues related to a 2014 tax extenders package;
S. 2260-Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act;
Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in freight rail;
Issues related to the use of natural gas as fuel in the maritime sector.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Liquefied Natural Gas Export Policy;
H.R. 3830/S. 1900-Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014;
H.R. 6-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act;
S. 2083-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act;
H.R. 4155-Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act;
H.R. 2771-Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013;
S. 192-Expedited Liquefied Natural Gas for American Allies Act of 2013;
S. 2096-Freedom Through Energy Export Act;
SAMDT2891 to H.R. 3979-Energy Security Act;
S. 2274-A bill to expedite decisions on applications for authorization to export natural gas, and for other purposes;
S. 2494-Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014;
Issues related to the reauthorization of the Export Import Bank;
S. 2638-Natural Gas Export Certainty Act of 2014.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Energy - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas;
H.R. 3301-North American Energy Infrastructure Act;
H.R. 1587-Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act;
S. 1768-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act;
H.R. 1900-Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act;
H.R. 2728-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act;
H.R. 3826/S. 1905-The Electricity Security and Affordability Act;
H.R. 1616/S. 1392-Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013;
H.R. 641-Ensuring Affordable Energy Act;
H.R. 1943-Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (Short-lived climate emissions; methane);
S. 329-Sustainable Energy Act (oil and natural gas leases);
H.R. 2553-National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013;
S. 2112/H.R. 4293-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act;
H.R. 4339-Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act;
S. 2170/H.R. 4286-American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014;
S. 1767-Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act;
H.R. 4338-To amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes;
H.R. 2836-Electricity Security and Affordability Act and issues related to EPA and regulations establishing carbon capture technology;
H.R. 2126-McKinley: Better Buildings Act of 2013;
Issues related to the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER);
H.R. 6-Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act;
S. 2083-American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act;
Issues related to workforce development in the oil and gas sector;
H.R. 3301/S. 2823-North American Energy Infrastructure Act;
H.R. 2-American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act;
H.R. 4526-The 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014;
S. 2274-A bill to expedite decisions on applications for authorization to export natural gas, and for other purposes;
S. 2494-Natural Gas Export Promotion Act of 2014;
H.R. 4899-Lowering Gasoline Prices to Fuel an America that Works Act of 2014 and related legislation;
H.R. 4155-Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act;
S. 2440-BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014;
H.R. 3830/S. 1900-Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014;
H.R. 2771-Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013;
S. 192-Expedited Liquefied Natural Gas for American Allies Act of 2013;
S. 2096-Freedom Through Energy Export Act;
SAMDT2891 to H.R. 3979-Energy Security Act;
S. 2638-Natural Gas Export Certainty Act of 2014.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2728-Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act;
Issues related to accessing domestic supplies of natural gas;
Issues related to natural gas shale leasing;
Issues regarding permitting of drilling activities on federal onshore lands;
Issues related to revenue sharing for natural gas;
Regulatory efforts regarding the Endangered Species Act and related considerations;
Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013;
Issues related to 2015 budget for Energy and Water and related agencies;
S. 2440-BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014;
Issues related to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program;
S. 2112/H.R. 4293-Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act;
S. 2592-North Atlantic Energy Security Act;
Issues related to proposed rule at BLM on hyrdaulic fracturing on federal lands.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to amend Pub. Law. No. 113-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to increased use of natural gas in federal agencies and commercial military fleets;
Issues related to the use of natural gas as a fuel source in maritime vessels on U.S. and international waterways;
Issues related to the emissions control area (ECA) regulations;
Issues related to regulatory authority of the U.S. Coast Guard;
H.R. 4005-Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Executive Office of the President (EOP),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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15. General issue area code MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1468/H.R. 2996-Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013;
Issues related to the use of natural gas in manufacturing operations;
Issues related to the production, transport and consumption of natural gas liquids (NGL);
H.R. 4795-Promoting New Manufacturing Act;
S. 2833/H.R. 5505-Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act;
Issues related to EPA ozone standard and National Ambient Air Qualify Standards.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Energy - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to workforce development in oil & gas sector;
H.R. 4526-The 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name | Address |
Principal place of business (city and state or country) |
Amount of contribution for lobbying activities | Ownership percentage in client | ||||||||||
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 BG Group | 5 | 9 |
2 | 6 | 10 |
3 | 7 | 11 |
4 | 8 | 12 |