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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 | 101 CONSTITUTION AVE., NW, #200 EAST |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13632-12
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6. House ID# 304370000
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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: T. Michael Twomey Senior VP, Federal Policy, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs |
Date | 10/20/2021 8:09:01 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319 - The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Provisions related to the Low Income Home Energy Savings Program (LIHEAP), Emergency Rental Assistance, single employer pension relief, Federal disconnect moratorium, cyber security, electrical vehicle charging infrastructure, and disaster recovery.
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Provisions related to disaster recovery, hydrogen research and development for commercial and residential heating, transportation, storage, the safe and efficient delivery of hydrogen using pipelines, hydrogen hub, cost effective codes implementation for efficiency and resilience, the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program, and Low Income Home Energy Savings Program (LIHEAP).
H.R. 4345, FY2022 Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Bill; H.R. 4431, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; S. 2605, Provisions related to funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; Provisions related to funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), research and development technologies and electrified and natural gas vehicles.
H.R.5305 - Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act: Issues related to clean energy research and development programs for carbon capture, hydrogen, and energy storage.
H.R. 5376, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 14: Issues related to Clean Electricity Performance Program, clean energy research and development, clean energy tax credits, corporate tax rates, and methane fee.
S.Con.Res.5: Issues related to reconciliation instructions for climate, tax, and clean energy policy.
Issues related to energy research and development funding and low and zero emissions vehicle 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 |
Allison |
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Conrad |
Schatte |
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Benjamin |
Portis |
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Robert |
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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. 448 - the Energy Resilient Communities Act; H.R. 1374 - Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021; H.R. 1485 - the Open Back Better Act; H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Provisions related to clean energy infrastructure and resilience.
H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act: Provisions related to clean energy infrastructure and resilience including pipeline, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, and DOE energy grant provisions.
H.R. 1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act: Provisions related to clean energy and climate change programs.
H.R. 1992, S. 799 - Storing CO2 & Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act): Provisions related to carbon capture, utilization and storage.
H.R. 2885, S. 1432 - Power On Act of 2021; S. 1400 - Protect Act of 2021: Provisions related to electric grid resilience program.
H.R. 4153 - Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021: Provisions related to Clean Electricity Standard, energy innovation and infrastructure, including carbon capture, advanced nuclear, renewables, efficiency, and storage.
S. 2377 - the Energy Infrastructure Act: Provisions related to Clean Energy research and development, grants and pilot programs.
Issues related to research, development and demonstration of clean hydrogen technologies.
Public Utilities Act regulatory issues and costs.
Issues related to electricity transmission.
Issues related to clean energy technologies.
Issues related to and energy storage and energy efficiency.
Issues related to emissions reporting.
Issues related to grid security and resiliency.
Issues related to fossil fuel use in federal buildings.
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 |
Allison |
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Conrad |
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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. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act: Provisions related to clean energy research and development and Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP).
Issues related to the Clean Water Act - Waters of the U.S. regulation and CWA issues related to permitting.
Issues related to climate change, clean air and power sector emissions - regulation of air emissions and climate change policy such as Clean Electricity Standard (CES), Cap and Trade, Carbon pricing, and Clean Electricity Payment/Performance Program (CEPP).
Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act - regulations regarding incidental take and regulation of species.
Issues related to hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)- Regulation and legislation for HFC phase-out pertaining to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
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 |
Allison |
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Robert |
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Conrad |
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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
H.R. 848 - Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act; H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act; H.R. 4024 - Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act; H.R. 4720, S. 2475, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act; S. 1016, Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 1017 - Clean Hydrogen Production Incentives Act; S. 1266 - Hydrogen Utilization and Sustainability Act; S. 2188 - Clean Energy for America Act; S. 2291 - Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act; H.R. 1684, S. 627 - Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act: Issues related to technology-neutral tax credits.
Issues related to the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D) and the Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C).
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 |
Allison |
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Robert |
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Benjamin |
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Conrad |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to defense-critical electric infrastructure.
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 |
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Conrad |
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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. 512 - The Green Bus Act of 2021: Provisions related to a grant program for the installation of
electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the National Highway System.
H.R. 862 - Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021: Provisions related to port electrification.
H.R. 1992 - Storing CO2 And Lowering Emissions Act or the SCALE Act: Provisions related to carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage.
Issues related to alternative fuel vehicles including Federal fleet electrification, transit and school buses, and infrastructure.
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 |
Allison |
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Robert |
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Conrad |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1187 - Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act; H.R. 1549, S. 588 - Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2021: Provisions related to requirements for climate and sustainability disclosure.
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 |
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Allison |
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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: Provisions related to TSAs Pipeline Security.
H.R. 3078 - Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Act: Provisions related to physical and cybersecurity threats to pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities.
H.R. 5440, S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act: Provisions regarding a mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities.
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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Conrad |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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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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