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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 | 1501 M Street, NW Suite 900 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3708-12
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6. House ID# 311390000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Michael Baird |
Date | 4/19/2024 4:38:33 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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.7023 - Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
H.R.7786 / S. 4027 - SPEED and Reliability Act;
S. 373 / H.R. 913 - RISEE Act;
S. 649 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Initiative;
H.R. 178 - Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act;
Bureau of Land Management - proposed rule Conservation and Landscape Health" - issues related to renewable energy development;
Public Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act" - 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit guidance
Issues related to NEPA - Transmission and Permitting Reform;
Issues related to offshore wind leasing;
Issues related to nationwide permitting reform; and
Issues related to renewable development on federal lands.
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 |
Blake |
Deeley |
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Diana |
Godlevskaya |
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Steven |
Coyle |
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Biljana |
Kaumaya |
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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
H.R. 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023;
H.R. 7659 - The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; and
S. 4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act (117th Congress).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Steven |
Coyle |
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Biljana |
Kaumaya |
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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
FY24 Appropriations Requests, amendments:
H.R. 4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
H.R. 4820 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
H.R. 4821 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
H.R. 4365 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024;
H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
S.2437 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024;
S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
S.2321 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;
S.2131 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; and
S.2605 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Blake |
Deeley |
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Diana |
Godlevskaya |
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Steven |
Coyle |
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Biljana |
Kaumaya |
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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
S. 1856 - Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act; and
Issues related to antidumping, countervailing duties, and supply chains.
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 |
Biljana |
Kaumaya |
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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. 1056 - To require the Comptroller General to conduct a study to assess certain environmental review processes with regard to offshore wind projects, and for other purposes;
H.Res. 239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed;
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-205) - issues related to implementation of Maine Lobstermen's Association vs National Marine Fisheries Service in relation to consultations of offshore wind projects;
Fish and Wildlife Service proposed rule "Permits for Incidental Take of Eagles and Eagle Nests"; and
Monitoring requirements for clean energy services under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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 |
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Coyle |
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Biljana |
Kaumaya |
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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
H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - including provisions related to energy project setbacks and an amendment regarding impact of offshore wind on military capabilities.
Issues related to whale strandings.
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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Coyle |
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Blake |
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Biljana |
Kaumaya |
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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
Issues related to MARAD Title XI loan program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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Coyle |
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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
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) - including provisions related to clean energy tax incentives and 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit guidance; and
Issues related to clean energy tax equity financing - Basel III.
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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Biljana |
Kaumaya |
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Blake |
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Diana |
Godlevskaya |
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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
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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