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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 300E |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 34216-12
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6. House ID# 333980000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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: Renee Eastman, Manager Federal Affairs |
Date | 04/19/2010 |
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
Tax matters pertaining to nuclear incentives for electric utilities
Tax matters pertaining to renewable electricity incentives
Pension matters pertaining to funding requirements
S.320 - Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 - provisions related to loans for renewable energy projects.
H.R.2549 - To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry.
H.R.2589 - To establish the Office of Public Finance in the Department of the Treasury to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds - provisions effecting municipal finance.
H.R.1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securization Act of 2009 - Provisions affecting municipal finance.
H.R.2021 - Savings Recovery Act - Provisions related to pension funding.
H.R.2989 - 401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding.
H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protections Act - Provisions related to OTC Derivates regulation.
H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Provisions related OTC Derivates.
H.R.3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding.
H.R.4169 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 - Provisions related to section 1603 grants.
H.R.4213 - Tax extenders Act of 2009 - Provisions related to energy tax incentives and pension funding
S.1090 - The Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy (REPAIR Act) - Provisions related to section 1603 grants.
Treasury issues pertaining to the section 1603 grant program.
S.2899 - The Renewable Energy Incentive Act - Provisions pertaining to section 1603 grants.
H.R. 2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - provisions related to CREBS
issues pertaining to regulation of OTC Derivatives
Proposed legislation: Restoring America's Financial Stability Act
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 |
Renee |
Eastman |
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Lane |
Dickson |
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Hayes |
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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
H.R.2509/S.409 - Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2009 - provisions related to the lower San Pedro River.
S.313/H.R.1065 - The White Apache Water Rights Quantification Act.
H.R.1853/S.1080 - To clarify the Jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C.Cragin Dam and Reservoir and for other purposes.
Issues pertaining to proposed Watershed Planning legislation.
S.1933- Natural Resources Climate Adoption Act - provisions related to water supply
H.R.3254/S.965 Taos Pueblo Indian Water Settlement
H.R.3342/S.1105 Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Issues related to water settlements with the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe.
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 |
Renee |
Eastman |
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Lane |
Dickson |
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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.1862 - Cap and Dividend Act of 2009 - provisions pertaining to electric utilities.
H.R.2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
Climate change matter relating to electric water utilities
S.787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States rights over waters of the United States.
Environmental - issues pertaining to the Navajo Generation Station (NGS).
Water Quality issues related to the Clean Water Act.
S.1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - provisions pertaining to electric utilities.
S.2877 - Carbon limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act - climate change matters pertaining to water and electric utilities.
S.J. Res 26 - A Joint Resolution dissaproving a rule submitted by the EPA related to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
H.R. 4753 - Stationary Source Regulations Relay Act
- issues pertaining to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases
- electric utility issues related to proposed climate change legislation
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 |
Renee |
Eastman |
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Lane |
Dickson |
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Hayes |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.146/H.R.233 - The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 - Provisions effecting rail customers.
Proposed legislation related to railroad customer equity.
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 |
Lane |
Dickson |
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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
S.774 National Energy Security Act of 2009 - provisions affecting electric utilites.
S.1462 The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Senate Omnibus Energy Bill) - provisions related to electric transmission, clean energy financing, and renewable electricity standard.
H.R.889 - Save American Energy Act (Energy Efficient Standard) - Provisions affecting electric utilities
H.R.890 - American Renewable Energy Act (Renewable Energy Standard)- Provisions affecting electric utilities
H.R.1689 - Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act - Provisions affecting electric utilities
S.433 - A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard and for other purposes - Provisions affecting electric utilities
S.539 - Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act - provisions affecting electric utilities
S.598 - Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 - provisions affecting electric utilities
S.661 - Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 - provisions affecting electric utilities
S.531- Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 - provisions affecting electric utilities
Energy matters pertaining to cyber security
Energy matters pertaining to a renewable portfolio standard
Energy matters pertaining to electricity transmission policy
S.949/H.R.2212 - 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act - a bill to improve the loan guarantee of the Department of Energy under Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes - provisions pertaining to the Clean Energy Deployment Administration and loan guarantee program.
S.2891/H.R.4349 - Hoover Power Allocations Act of 2009; Energy Issues related to Hoover Dam Power Allocations
Energy matters pertaining to economic stimulus funding
H.R.3585 - The solar technology Road Map Act of 2010 - issues pertaining to electric utilities.
Issues pertaining to Navajo Generation Station (NGS)
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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Eastman |
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Dickson |
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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
Issues related to Budget requests and funding for Indian Water and Healthcare.
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
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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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