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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 800 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Atlanta |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 30308 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 295873-12
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6. House ID# 313320000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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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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: Southern Company |
Date | 10/20/2016 4:46:29 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1388, Clean Air, Strong Economies Act (regarding EPA ozone NAAQS);
H.R.1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 - Waters of the United States
S.1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act - Waters of the United States
S.1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act (requires withdrawal of WOTUS rule and sets parameters for development of a new rule).
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 |
Bryan |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chatman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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
H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015;
H.R. 3643, Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2015;
H.R. 4745, Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2016;
H.R. 4979, Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016;
S. 601, Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in our Nation Act of 2015;
S.1363, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a report assessing the capability of the Department of Energy to authorize, host, and oversee privately funded fusion and fission reactor prototypes and related demonstration facilities at sites owned by the Department of Energy;
S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015;
Export-Import Bank reauthorization, nuclear related issues
S.691, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act;
S.854, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015;
S. 2795, Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization 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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Derivative end-user protections, generally.
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5055, FY 2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Advanced Reactor Concept Programs funding
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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
S.691, the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act;
S. 854, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2015
H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, to provide for implementation of minimum federal CCR requirements through a state-based permit program;
H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016;
H.R.4745, the Interim Consolidated Storage Act of 2016;
H.R. 4084, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act;
S.1363, a bill to require the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a report assessing the capability of the Department of Energy to authorize, host, and oversee privately funded fusion and fission;
S. 1803. the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015;
S.2461, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities 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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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
Comprehensive tax reform, generally
Energy tax extenders legislation, generally
H.R.2510, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation;
H.R.4377, the American Business Competitiveness Act of 2015;
H.R. 4441, FAA Reauthorization;
S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016.
S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016;
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transmission planning and cost allocation, generally
Comprehensive energy legislation, generally
Distributed generation, generally
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
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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. 808, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act;
S. 853, the Rail Shipper Fairness Act
S. 1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act;
S. 1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act;
H.R. 22, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act;
H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015;
H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015;
H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016;
S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016;
S.2684, the UAVs for Energy Infrastructure 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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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. 26, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015;
H.R. 653, FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2015;
H.R. 1073, Critical Infrastructure Protection Act;
H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015;
H.R. 2205: Data Security Act of 2015;
S. 177: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015;
S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2015;
S. 456, Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015;
S. 961: Data Security Act of 2015
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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James M. |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussion draft of legislation to facilitate the deployment of communications infrastructure, provisions regarding regulation of pole attachments
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 |
Bryan D. |
Anderson |
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L. Ray |
Harry |
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H. Adam |
Lawrence |
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Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
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Noel W. |
Black |
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Jim |
McCool |
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Michael J. |
Riith |
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Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
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Jeanne H. |
Wolak |
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Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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Leroy D. |
Nix |
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Legislative Aide, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (AL) |
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F. Scott |
Orr |
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Gifford W. |
Ormes |
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J.R. |
Robinson |
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Gregory L. |
Smith |
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J. Wells |
Ellenberg |
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Alex B. |
McCrary |
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Daniel S. |
Murray |
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Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James Risch (ID) |
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J. Houston |
Smith |
III |
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Lisa B. |
Luftig |
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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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