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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 500 N. Capitol Street, N.W. Suite 200 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Midland |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48674 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12527-12
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6. House ID# 317980000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: Chris Prendergast |
Date | 1/20/2022 8:33:05 PM |
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
H.R.7435 - Methane Emissions Reduction Act; Support for energy provisions related to climate, carbon, power, fuel and feedstocks. Including monitoring: CLEAN Future Act; Plastic Innovation Challenge; S.2657 AGILE Act of 2019; H.R.1746 Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act; S.661 Carbon Capture Modernization Act; H.R.1760 Carbon Capture Modernization Act; H.R.1992 SCALE Act; S.799 SCALE Act; H.R.1684 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021; S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R.2225 National Science Foundation for the Future Act; H.R.1788 Clean Energy Hydrogen Innovation Act; H.R.3593 Department of Energy Science for the Future Act; H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; S.2378 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act; H.R.4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act; S.2373 - American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021; S.1251 - Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021; H.R.5194 - Carbon Capture and Sequestration Expansion Act. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Package.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
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 |
Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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Hicks |
Winters |
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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.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 5376 - To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. -Budget reconciliation bill (Democrats' social spending package); H.R. 4372 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R.1848 - To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband and Next Generation 9-1-1, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, and protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes. S.914 - Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021. Meetings with congressional staff and government officials to discuss coronavirus response, ethylene oxide, remediation/CERCLA reform, Superfund tax, TSCA implementation, IRIS Program, Chemistry Caucus, PFAS, advanced manufacturing R&D, sustainability, microplastics, recycling and plastic waste/marine debris. S.1982 - Save Our Seas 2.0 Act; H.R.5115 - RECOVER Act; H.R.4636 - PLASTICS Act; S.2941 - RECYCLE Act; H.R.7228 - Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act; H.R.2357 RECOVER Act; S.2159 RECYCLE Act; H.R.2238 Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act; H.R.1512 CLEAN Future Act; H.R.8297 The
Advanced Recycling Research and Development Act; Flare consent decree. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Package.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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Kari |
Mavian |
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Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.3243 Pipeline Security Act; H.R.2980 Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act; H.R.3223 CISA Cyber Exercise Act; S.73 American Security Drone Act of 2021.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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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
Changes to international tax system for U.S. multinational companies included in the reconciliation package, the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376); changes to corporate rate; extension of sunsetted provisions and technical corrections. Superfund tax. Plastic tax.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Chris |
Prendergast |
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Hicks |
Winters |
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Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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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
H.R.1159 - IMAGINE Act; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Pension interest rate stabilization, longer amortization period for pension losses; support for employer pension system, including electronic disclosure, fair PBGC premiums, fair tax treatment.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Chris |
Prendergast |
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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
H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.7120 - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020; S.461 - HBCU PARTNERS Act; H.R.1054 - HBCU PARTNERS Act; S.393 - Equality Act; H.R.447 - National Apprenticeship Act of 2021; H.R.1280 - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021; S.389 - FIRST Act; H.R.1226 - ACE Kids Act of 2019; H.R.144 - Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act; H.R.2116 The Crown Act; H.R.4 - John Lewis Justice in Voting Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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Chris |
Prendergast |
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Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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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
Support for modernization of the trade agenda including Administration and legislative engagement on bilateral, regional and multilateral trade initiatives. Advance USMCA implementation including key commitments on regulatory cooperation and customs/trade facilitation. Engagement on FTA and trade deal negotiations including EU, UK, and other bilateral discussions. Engagement on China related trade issues, including Phase 1 implementation, Phase 2 negotiation, and other issues such as intellectual property, trade remedy and export controls. Active participation on bilateral dialogues, strategic partnerships with key trade partners including, China, India, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, EU, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Trade issues with Canada related to plastic manufactured items. Advocacy on key legislative items including: S.1260 United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Support for H.R.3975 the Generalized System of Preferences and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Modernization Act of 2021. Support for H.R.4037 the Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021. Engagement on draft legislation regarding the Customs Modernization Act of 2021. Engagement on the Supply Chain Executive Order, effective customs and supply chain management/enforcement. Supporting multilateral efforts including promotion of the G-7 Trade and Data Forum and engagement on WTO negotiations on digital trade policy including data privacy, cross border data flow and data location. Supporting global chemical industry efforts to promote WTO reform and modernization, including advancing plurilateral trade negotiations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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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Schroeter |
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Friedman |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation and improvements to health reform proposals impacting employer coverage, including surprise billing, drug pricing reform, ERISA preemption and state waivers; opioid addiction relief including opposition to ESRD offset; retiree health.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Chris |
Prendergast |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Immigration issues related to H.R.1177/S.348 - U.S. Citizenship Act, H-1B, L, F, STEM OPT, EAD as well as assisting employees with Congressional/agency inquiries regarding the status of work and travel visas and passport assistance. Basel implementation and global plastic agreement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
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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Friedman |
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Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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Lisa |
Schroeter |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1065/S.1486 - Pregnant Worker Fairness Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.204 - STEM Opportunities Act; H.R.2695 - Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act; H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling Research and Development Act of 2021; H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act; S.749 - American Innovation and Jobs Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Hicks |
Winters |
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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
Federal regulation of financial disclosure.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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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
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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