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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 | 2012 |
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 | 04/18/2012 |
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
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 the Hoeven amendment #1537 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) mandate the permitting of the dirty and dangerous Keystone XL pipeline.
Opposition to Arctic Ocean offshore drilling, which is under consideration by the Obama Administration.
Support for S. 1126, the Renewable Energy Access through Leasing Act, which would increase energy efficiency in housing.
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. 2204, the Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, which closes tax loopholes for Big Oil companies at a time when their huge profits make clear they do not need taxpayer handouts, and it directs the savings toward investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and deficit reduction.
Support for H.R. 3307, the American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 that extends the production tax credit especially critical to the growth of the wind industry.
Support for S. 1397, the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act that provides an investment tax credit for the production of electricity from offshore wind.
Opposition to the DeMint amendment #1589 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) which would repeal critically important incentives for renewable energy.
Support for the Stabenow amendment #1812 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) which would extend for one year tax incentives important to the expansion of clean energy sources, especially the wind industry (Production Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit, and Section 1603).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposition to H.R. 2273 and S. 1751, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, which would endanger the health of and safety of thousands of communities and fail to stimulate coal ash recycling.
Support for S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act, 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, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposition to S. 1610 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for cement plants.
Opposition to H.R. 2250 and S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act, which would weaken and delay clean air standards for industrial boilers and incinerators.
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.
Support for EPA-Army Corps of Engineers guidance and rule-making 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.
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 the EPA to move forward with strong rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Opposition to S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011 which would block the EPAs ability to clean-up life-threatening pollution from power plants.
Opposition to S.J. Res. 37, the Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution sponsored by Senator Inhofe that would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) life-saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for power plants.
Opposition to Collins amendment #1660 and Barrasso amendment #1618 to MAP-21 (S. 1813) that roll back existing clean air standards to reduce toxic pollution from industrial boilers and cement plants, respectively.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for S. 1891 and H.R. 34,the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act to codify the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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.
Call on USDA to publish a strong final Forest Planning Rule to protect fish, wildlife, and water supplies in our National Forests.
Opposition to H.R. 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, which would provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with unfettered access and control over the public lands owned by all Americans and exempt DHS from dozens of laws intended to protect public health and the environment.
Support for S. 1400, the RESTORE Act, which would ensure that the Clean Water Act fines paid by those responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster are used to help restore the Gulf environment, communities, and economy.
Opposition to H.R. 1408, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Job Protection Act, which would grant unprecedented special rights to the Sealaska Corporation, a multi-million dollar Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), to log a significant portion of the last remaining large tree old-growth stands in the Tongass National Forest.
Opposition to H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011, which allows a land exchange to occur without proper environmental review for the large-scale mining operations planned for the area, which is considered a sacred site by Native American tribes and is renowned for its natural beauty.
Support for Alternative C of the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because it recommends Wilderness designation for the Arctic Refuges incomparable Coastal Plain Wilderness Study Area.
Opposition to H.R. 3210, the Retailers and Entertainers Lacey Implementation and Enforcement Fairness (RELIEF) Act, that would be devastating to the 2008 Lacey Act amendments that helped promote global forest conservation and limit illegal logging.
Opposition to H.R. 1837, the San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, that would eliminate state and federal environmental protections for Californias rivers that threatens thousands of fishing jobs, water quality in Californias Bay-Delta estuary, and the reliability of the states water supplies.
Opposition to S. 1134, the St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act, which would override the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and authorize the construction of a costly, freeway-style bridge over and through the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway that will do violence to its scenic and recreational values.
Support for the Nelson (FL)-Shelby-Landrieu amendment (#1822) to S. 1813 that would provide the largest funding for conservation and restoration in a generation, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the RESTORE Act.
Support for the Alexander amendment (#1779) to S. 1813 that puts in place an agreement on flights over national parks reached by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service on jurisdictional issues in the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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
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 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.
Support for two proposals by the Obama administration to ensure cars and trucks go farther on a gallon of gas and reduce global warming pollution. These include a joint proposal from NHTSA and the EPA for the next round of clean car and light duty truck standards for model years 2017-2025 and the first-ever efficiency and global warming emissions standards for trucks.
Support for and advocacy to strengthen S. 1813, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP21).
Opposition to H.R. 3408, the PIONEERS Act, and H.R. 7, American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012together making up an extreme transportation package which would increase our dangerous dependence on oil, threaten our nations special places and coasts, end all dedicated funding for transit, biking, and walking, and gut our preeminent environmental review law.
Opposition to amendment #1826 to MAP-21 (S.1813), the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, an amendment which would authorize the immediate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline; allow oil and gas drilling in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; threaten Americas coastal communities and economies-including the eastern Gulf of Mexico-with new off shore drilling; and open millions of acres of public lands to oil shale and tar sands leasing.
Opposition to the Vitter #1535 to MAP-21 (S. 1813), the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, that would reinstate President Bushs 2010-2015 five-year offshore drilling leasing plan, which would vastly expand drilling off our nations beaches.
Support for the Cardin/Cochran amendment #1549 to MAP-21 (S. 1813), to ensure local access to Transportation Enhancement (TE) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funds.
Support for the National Surface Transportation and Freight Policy Act (Title XII of S. 1950) that helps to develop a performance-driven national transportation program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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
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.
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.
Opposition to S. 602, the CURB Act, which several undermines the regulatory process by threatening enforcement of existing statutes that protect the environment, public health and other key governmental functions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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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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