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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 701 Eighth Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400440117-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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 | |
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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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: Emily O'Connell, Manager Federal Affairs |
Date | 01/21/2014 |
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
The President's Budget for FY2014, sections regarding the Dept.of Interior, Dept. of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency,
The omnibus spending bill for 2014 H.R. 3547 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, sections regarding the EPA
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 |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1561 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act; H.R. 1462 Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act; Efforts related to anticipated regulations from EPA on Tier 3; issues related to renewable fuel standards; S.1355 - A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
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O'Connell |
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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
General Issues related to tax reform discussion; Rep. Camp discussion draft, Sen. Baucus staff discussion draft, and related energy provisions; Issues related to tax reform proposals related to energy policy including discussion draft including tax treatment of intangible drilling costs; H.R. 2081 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 (excise taxes on Liquified Natural Gas);
S. 1103/H.R. 2202-Liquified Natural Gas Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013
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 |
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Emily |
O'Connell |
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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
H.R. 1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act; H.R. 2850 EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act; New Source Performance Standards and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Issues related to anticipated New Source Performace Standards for greenhouse gases; issues related to the Clean Air Act and implementation of the Clean Air Act; S.1234/H.R. 2513 - Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act;
H.Amdt. 507 to H.R. 2728 Amendment to allow Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas drilling operations on public lands; EPA study on relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Marty |
Durbin |
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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.3826. S.1905 The Electricity Security and Affordability Act; Issues related to anticipated proposed New Source Performance Standards under Sections 111(b) and 111(d) of the Clean Air Act; legislative proposals to regulate methane emissions; H.R. 1582 Energy Consumers Relief Act; H.R. 2850 EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act; New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants;
Issues related to anticipated New Source Performance Standards for greenhouse gases; Issues related to the Clean Air Act and implementation of the Clean Air Act; EPA study on relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water; S. 1355 -A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes; S. 1234/H.R. 2513 Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1900 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 1587 - Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act; S. 1355 -A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes; Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies; S.1767 Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; S.1768 Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; S. 488/H.R. 1027 Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013; H.R. 3301 North American Energy Infrastructure Act;
Act; draft legislation on medium/heavy duty Corporate Average Fuel Economy; draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; draft legislation on Natural Gas Fueling Corridors; H.R. 2553 National Infrastructure Development bank Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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 |
Marty |
Durbin |
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Brian |
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Emily |
O'Connell |
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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
Issues related to Liquefied Natural Gas Export Policy; S. 662 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013; S. 1103/H.R. 2202 LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues supporting natural gas policy in order to promote natural gas demand and protection of supply; Issues related to export of liquefied natural gas; S.1767 Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act; S.1768 Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Creation Act; H.R. 3301 North American Energy Infrastructure Act; H.R. 1587 - Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act
; H.R. 1900 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act; H.R. 2728 -Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; H.R. 3826, S. 1905 - The Electricity Security and Affordability Act; H.R. 1616, S.1392 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 641 Ensuring Affordable Energy Act; H.R. 1943 Super Pollutant Emissions Reduction Act of 2013 (short-lived climate emissions; methane); S. 329 Sustainable Energy Act (oil and natural gas leases); H.R. 2553 National Infrastructure Development bank Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2609, Energy & Water and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014; HR 2728, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; Issues related to accessing domestic supplies of natural gas; Issues related to natural gas shale leasing;
Issues regarding permitting of drilling activities on federal onshore lands; Issues related to revenue sharing for natural gas; regulatory efforts regarding the Endangered Species Act and related considerations; Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013; H.R. 2081, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 (excise taxes on LNG )
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to amend Pub. Law. No. 113-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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
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
Issues related to increased use of natural gas in federal agencies and military fleets
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of
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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