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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Charlotte |
State | NC |
Zip Code | 28202 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12744-12
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6. House ID# 309010000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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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Method A.
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Lisl Bruns |
Date | 7/20/2023 8:14:23 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
HR 4368 and S 2131 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Renewable Natural Gas;
HR 4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Energy R&D funding, ARDP, Uranium Supply, NRC Funding Levels;
Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Land use management, Right of way issues, ESA;
HR 4366 and S 2127 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - Energy supply on military bases, battery storage project;
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 - LIHEAP;
HR 4367 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 - Reimbursement for FEMA related expenditures;
HR 4365 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 - Transmission siting;
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Support for continued program funding
H.R. 3746 the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - natural gas infrastructure, preservation of IRA tax credits, permitting reform
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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Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
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Taylor |
Meredith |
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EPA: Policy Counsel to the Assistant Administrator (Feb 2019-June 2020); Senior Advisor to the Administrator (June 2020-January 2021) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee: Counsel (Jan 2021-Feb 2022) |
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
S. 2651, the SITE Act;
S 1111, ADVANCE Act of 2023
No specific legislation:
Minimum transfer capacity;
Federal Power Act and transmission permitting and cost allocation;
Broadband issues generally;
Draft legislation related to interregional transmission;
Hydrogen policy generally;
Electric and electricity transmission policy and distribution infrastructure generally;
Clean energy issues generally;
Clean energy technologies generally;
Energy storage issues generally;
Energy efficiency issues generally;
Emissions reporting generally;
Generator interconnection and reliability generally;
Offshore wind issues generally;
Issues related to energy grid supply chain;
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), 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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Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
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Taylor |
Meredith |
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EPA: Policy Counsel to the Assistant Administrator (Feb 2019-June 2020); Senior Advisor to the Administrator (June 2020-January 2021) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee: Counsel (Jan 2021-Feb 2022) |
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. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act;
H.R. 1335, the TAPP Act - siting and permitting
S.1449 - RESTART Act
H.R. 1577 - The Builder Act;
No specific legislation:
Clean Air Act section 111 EPA proposed rules;
Legacy Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Surface Impoundments and CCR Management Units Proposed Rule;
EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
Effluent Guidelines;
Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council;
Rights-of-way;
Categorical exclusions;
Siting and permitting generally;
National Environmental Policy Act;
Clean Water Act generally;
Endangered Species Act generally;
National Historic Preservation Act generally;
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, 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 |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
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Taylor |
Meredith |
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EPA: Policy Counsel to the Assistant Administrator (Feb 2019-June 2020); Senior Advisor to the Administrator (June 2020-January 2021) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee: Counsel (Jan 2021-Feb 2022) |
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
Inflation Reduction Act Clean Energy Credits Implementation: issues including nuclear PTC, storage PTC, offshore wind, transferability
Renewable natural gas
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 |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
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
No specific legislation:
Natural gas pipeline security issues, including security directives; disaster reimbursement related to Hurricane Maria; grid resiliency; and cyber and physical security issues.
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 |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
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
HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act - drone issues
S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - drone issues
No specific legislation:
Pipeline Safety reauthorization;
Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally;
Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally;
Buy America and Buy American generally;
Port and airport infrastructure upgrades;
Draft legislation on low carbon fuels;
Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure;
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation around electric vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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 |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
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
H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023
No specific legislation:
Pole attachments generally
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 |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Drew |
Preston |
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William |
Sauer |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
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
HR 2670 & S 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Transmission siting, battery storage and advanced nuclear deployment
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 |
Tom |
Craig |
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Pepper |
Natonski |
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Drew |
Preston |
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Michael |
Elmore |
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Louis |
Renjel |
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William |
Sauer |
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Ryan |
Keating |
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Congressman Tim Ryan - Deputy Chief of Staff (Jan. 2015-Jan. 2023); Legislative Director (Feb. 2008-Jan. 2015); Communications Director (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2008); Legislative Assistant (Jan. 2003-Sept. 2004) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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
27. Add the following 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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