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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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Address1 | 1920 L STREET, NW, #800 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 71278-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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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: Tiernan S. Sittenfeld, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs |
Date | 07/20/2011 |
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
Support for H.R. 601, the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, which repeals subsidies for large oil companies.
Support for S. 258, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, which repeals subsidies for large oil companies.
Opposition to H.R. 1229, the Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, which accelerates offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Opposition to H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, which would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas leases.
Opposition to H.R. 1231, the Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, and to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal.
Support for H.R. 1188, H.R. 1075, and S. 520, which would repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax.
Opposition to the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline under consideration at the State Department, which would increase both our nation's reliance on polluting fossil fuels and threaten wildlife and wetlands. Opposition to H.R. 1938, the North American-Made Energy Security Act, which would force the administration to expedite a decision on whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
Opposition to S. 953, the Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011, which would increase offshore drilling.
Support for S. 940, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, which would eliminate billions of dollars in subsidies for big oil companies.
Opposition to HR 2021, the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011, which would allow the worlds largest oil companies to circumvent air pollution standards that protect our air and health.
Support for various bills to end VEETC including Amendment #476 to S. 792, the Economic Development Act, which would end 30 years of tax credits for conventional ethanol and end the tariff on imported ethanol.
Support for S. 1126, Renewable Energy Access through Leasing Act, which would increase energy efficiency in housing.
Opposition to H.R. 2354, Energy & Water Appropriations Bill, which would increase funding for polluting energy sources while cutting critical investments in clean, renewable energy and also includes an anti-environmental rider blocking the Administration's proposed Clean Water Act guidance..
Support for S. 1108, the 10 Million Solar Roofs Act of 2011, which would would lower the cost of solar power and put the United States on track to install 10 million solar systems on homes and businesses by 2020.
Concerns about CEDA legislation, which would create an open-ended federal credit support program that gives a board carte blanche authority to give out unlimited loan guarantees.
Opposition to HR 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, which would hamper the enactment of updated health and environmental safeguards by creating a committee to conduct duplicative economic analysis, interagency consultation, and regulatory review already overseen by the Office of Management and Budget.
Support for S. 734, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, which authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced, energy-saving vehicles and related technologies for FY2012-FY2016.
Support for S. 1000, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, which would enact energy efficiency standards for buildings, appliances, and other sectors.
Support for S. 917, the Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2011, which would enact sorely needed safety standards for offshore drilling.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposition to amendments #183, #215, 236, and #277, which would block, weaken or delay the EPA's standards to reduce harmful carbon pollution. Amendments were offered to S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs.
Opposition to final passage and anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.
Opposition to H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which would amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change.
Opposition to S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which would amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change.
Opposition to H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act, which would remove greenhouse gas emissions from coverage under the Clean Air Act.
Opposition to H.R. 153, which would prohibit the EPA from using any funds to reduce greenhouse gases from stationary sources or enforce a cap-and-trade program.
Opposition to H.R. 199 and S. 231, which would suspend, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes.
Opposition to H.R. 750 and S. 228, which preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases under Federal and common law on enactment of a Federal policy to mitigate climate change.
Opposition to H.J. Res 9, a congressional review act resolution that would overturn the EPAs rule reducing harmful air pollution from cement kilns.
Support for S. Res. 119, a resolution recognizing past, present, and future public health and economic benefits of cleaner air due to the successful implementation of the Clean Air Act.
Support for the EPA to issue strong rules under the Clean Air Act regulating air pollution from cement kilns, industrial boilers, and utilities to in order to protect public health and the environment. Support for a strong ozone standard as well as the Cross State Air Pollution Rule, which would also protect public health.
Support for the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Call on OMB and the EPA to put forward a strong final Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule the sole federal mechanism for collecting chemical data that significantly expands the scope of chemical information collected and made public.
Opposition to HR 1391, the Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011, which would endanger the health and safety of thousands of communities, fail to stimulate coal ash recycling, and disrupt the EPA's public rulemaking process that has been underway for over two years and has engaged nearly half a million citizens.
Opposition to Amendments #397and #429 to, S. 792, the Economic Development Act that would prohibit the protection of various species under the Endangered Species Act.
Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals, to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect people from toxic chemicals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office
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
Opposition to H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011, which would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.
Opposition to HR 2018, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011, which would gut the Clean Water Act by undermining EPA's authority to review and adjust state water quality standards.
Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance to clarify the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, which would help protect wetlands and marginal streams that flow into sources of drinking water for millions of Americans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for H.R. 139, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act, which designates specified lands within Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Opposition to H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which would open up millions of acres of pristine protected lands to irreversible damage from development.
Support for S. 233, the North Fork Watershed Protection Act, which would protect the North Fork of the Flathead River Valley by withdrawing U.S. Forest Service land from future mining and energy development.
Call on USDA to publish a strong final Forest Planning Rule to protect fish, wildlife, and water supplies in our National Forests.
Call on DOI to withdraw approximately one million acres around the Grand Canyon from harmful mining, which the BLM proposed as one alternative in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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
Support for a transportation reauthorization legislation that reduces our nations dependence on oil, reduces pollution, and increases investments in low-carbon transportation choices, like transit, rail, biking and walking.
Support for S. 326, to establish national purposes and goals for Federal surface transportation activities and programs and create a national surface transportation plan (including laying our environmental objectives such as reducing carbon pollution).
Support for S. 1193, the Federal-Aid Highway Preservation and Renewal Program Act of 2011, which improves the transparency and accountability of federal highway and bridge repair programs.
Support for H.R. 1780 and S. 1056, the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011, which would require federally funded streets and highways be designed for safe use by all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, not just cars.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose H.R. 10 and S. 299 the REINS (Regulations in Need of Scrutiny) Acts, which rewrites provisions regarding congressional review of agency rulemaking to require congressional approval of major rules of the executive branch before they may take effect (currently, major rules take effect unless Congress passes and the President signs a joint resolution disapproving them).
Support for S. 750 and H.R. 1404, the Fair Elections Now Act, to allow candidates to rely on small contributions from individuals rather than corporate and other special interest donors and their lobbyists.
Opposition to Senate Amendment #390 to S. 792, the reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration, which would amend the Regulatory Flexibility Act in ways that would impose tremendous burdens on federal agencies, waste limited agency resources, result in unnecessary American illnesses and deaths, and needlessly burden our already struggling economy.
Support for H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, the Shareholder Protection Act, which would promote responsible corporate governance and ensure that political spending decisions are made transparently.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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