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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 526 S. CHURCH STREET, CHARLOTTE NC 28202 |
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| 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 | 2011 |
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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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: Beverly K. Marshall, Vice President Government Affairs |
Date | 04/19/2011 |
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.10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011", (as it relates to EPA regulations);
H.R.97, the "Free Industry Act" (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act);
H.R.153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations);
H.R.199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulations of
greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act
H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" (to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law);
H.R.910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act);
H.R.1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", (including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act);
S.77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act"', (to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners);
S.228, the "Defending America's Afffordable Energy and Jobs Act", (to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases);
S.231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act", (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act);
S.482, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011", (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act);
S.493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", (amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations);
S.609, the"Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011", (to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment);
Clean Water Act, Section 316(b)-cooling water intake structure rule-making;
S.629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act", (promoting the addition of new hydropower capacity);
H.R.77, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011- To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and 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.
Additional Issues, without bill numbers
Endangered Species Act
Federal Power Act
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
S.629, The Hydropower Improvement Act
S.630, Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act
S.631, Hydropower Renewable Energy Development Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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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Tyndall |
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Beverly |
Marshall |
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Haysbert |
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Toby |
Short |
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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
H.R.301, the "New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence", (to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies);
H.R.909, the "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future", (to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy);
S.4, the "Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act", (to promote clean energy);
S.398, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011", (appliance standards, efficiency);
S.559, the "Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act", (including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards);
H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
H.R.1084 & S.587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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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Tyndall |
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Marshall |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act";
S.28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation 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 |
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Haysbert |
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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
S.158, "STB Reauthorization"
S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
S.298, "Changing America Forward Act"; (EV's)
S.275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011
H.R. 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Soulutions (NAT GAS 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 |
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Haysbert |
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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
S.89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding)
S.164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding)
S. Amendment 212, " Repeal of Imposition of Withholding", (3% withholding)
H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding)
S.298, "Charging America Forward Act", (tax credit for electric vehicles)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
William |
Tyndall |
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Beverly |
Marshall |
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Toby |
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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
H.R.1, "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011", (LIHEAP funding, numerous amendments related to EPA regulations and other environmental and climate change issues, McKinley amendment on coal ash);
FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations
FY 2012 Budget Resolution;
No Bill Number, Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget);
H. Amendment 56 to H.R.1- to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000;
H. Amendment 57 to H.R.1- to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000;
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 |
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Tyndall |
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Beverly |
Marshall |
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Toby |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act:;
H.R.76," Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act";
H.R.174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastrucure Protection Act
H.T.668, "Shield Act";
H.R.1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act";
H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act";
H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011";
H.R.916, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrirism Security Act of 2011";
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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Haysbert |
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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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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
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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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