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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2600 VIRGINIA AVE., NW #505 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Saint Louis |
State | MO |
Zip Code | 63303 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 289955-12
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6. House ID# 371560000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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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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: Tom Altmeyer- Vice President of Federal Affairs |
Date | 01/20/2009 |
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. 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 08, Title 3, Section 363, CTL and synthetic fuels in future military systems, CTL testing authority.
-S. 1549, Military Construction Authorization Act, provisions to stimulate the construction of coal-to-liquids facilities.
-H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title 12, Section 12331, Alternative Fuel Excise Tax Credit for Coal-to-Liquids.
-Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2009 (no bill no.), Office of Surface mining (OSM); bonus bids, and stream buffer zone rider, sections of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and Office of Surface Mining (OSM) in support of funding for Mining Law Administration at the BLM; the Minerals Information Team at the USGS; the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Fund at the OSM; Oppose repeal of deferred payment of coal lease bids.
-S. 3230, Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2009, sections on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Center for Disease Control in support of funding for mine safety research programs at NIOSH.
- Energy and Water Development Bill, FY 2009 (no bill no.), Fossil Energy Research and Development; Corps of Engineers; Civil Works- Construction and Regulatory Program in support of funding for coal research, development and demonstration programs; lock and dam rehabilition projects; and in opposition to the Administration's proposed barge tax.
-Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638) as part of the "Consolidated Security Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act" (H.R. 2638); CTL provisions.
-S.2358, Energy and Water Development Bill, FY 2009, Fossil Energy Research and Development; Corps of Engineers; Civil Works- Construction and Regulatory Program in support of funding for coal research, development and demonstration programs; lock and dam rehabilitation projects; and in opposition to the Administrations proposed barge tax.
-National Defense Authorization Act (S. 3001); CTL Provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Energy - Dept of, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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
-H.R. 2421 and S.1870, Clean Water Restoration Act, Sections 4 and 5, definitions of waters of the United States and navigable waters definition.
-H.R. 2169, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, All Titles.
-Clean Water Act, Section 404, jurisdiction, permits, definitions; Mercury Rulemaking for Power Plants; Clean Air Interstate Rule; Particulate Matter NAAQS; Ozone NAAQS, Prevention of Significant Deterioration; New Source Review, Inclusion of fugitive dust NSR (Newmont Petition); GHG Regulation under CAA; ANPR
-S. 3469, CAIR Reinstatement Act of 2008
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), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
-S. 154, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act, All Titles.
-H.R. 370 and S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles.
-H.R. 683, Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006, Sections 2,3, and 4, Credit for investment in coal-to-liquids fuels projects, expensing for equipment used in CTL fuels process, alternative fuel credits
-S. 875, SAFE Energy Act of 2007, Title II, Section 207, carbon capture in coal utilization facilities.
-H.R. 2208, Coal Liquid Fuel Act, All Titles.
-H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, renewable portfolio standards, alternative fuel standards, tax provisions.
-S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, Title VI, Sec. 603, clean coal fuel technology for civilian aircraft.
-H.R. 1267 & S. 731, National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007, All Titles.
-S. 962, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007, All Titles.
- S. 2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007, All Titles
- S.1766, Low Carbon Economy Act, All Titles
-H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007, Title I, Section 103, study of carbon dioxide captured from coal-fired power plants and coal-to-liquids plants, Title II, Section 224, due diligence fee relating to coal, Title IV, storage formation including unmineable coal seams, Title V, sharing of penalties and fees of coal-to-liquids equally available to other forms of energy.
-H.R. 6131, To provide incentives for the production and use of unconventional aviation fuels.
- S. 1419, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, Title III, Carbon Capture and Storage Provisions, Title VII, coal technologies.
-S. 3036, The Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, All Titles, the Boxer substitute amendment and all amendments pertaining to coal production, coal utilization and energy intensive manufacturing.
-S. 2730, Clean Energy Investment Bank Act of 2008, All Titles
- H.R. 6258, The Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, All Titles.
-H.R. 6170, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2008, All titles.
-H.R. 6258, Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of 2008, All titles.
-S. 2973, Domestic Energy Production Act of 2008 Clean Coal Derived Fuels.
-H.R. 5656, Repeal the Requirement with Respect to the Procurement and Acquisition of Alternative Fuels, All titles.
-H.R. 6161, American Energy Independence Act, all titles.
-House Energy and Commerce Committee "Discussion Draft" comprehensive climate change policy legislation
- S. 3628, "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act"
- H.R 6899, "Comprehensive American Secuirty and Consumer Protection Act," federal renewable electricty standard.
-S. 1387, Federal Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2008
-H.R. 6877, Greenhouse Gas Registry Act, All Titles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
- H.R. 576, Federal Mine Ventilation Safety Act of 2007, All Titles
- H.R. 800 and S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act, All Titles.
- H.R. 866 and S. 1312, Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2007, All Titles.
- H.R. 2768 and H.R. 2769, S-MINER Act, All Titles.
-S. 1655, Miner Health and Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, All Titles.
-S. 742, Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
-S. 2127, Mine Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2007
-Mine Safety & Health Administration Staffing and Resource Allocation; Mine Safety Emergency Training Standard; Metal/Nonmetal Diesel Particulate Emissions (DPM); Crystalline Silica; Respirable Coal Mine Dust; MINER Act Implementation; Mine Seal Rule; Mine Rescue Rule; Drug Testing Rules
-HR 3915, ADA Amendments Act, provisions regarding ameliorative measures and discrimination against those regarded as having a disability
- H.R. 1644/S. 969, RESPECT Act, definition of supervisor
- H.R. 2831/S.1843, Lilly Ledbetter legislation, all provisions
- H.R. 1643/S. 1898, FMLA expansion, provision relating to leave for volunteers
- H.R. 1369, FMLA expansion, provision relating to parent teacher meetings or school field trips
- H.R. 3662/S. 1792, expansion of WARN Act, provisions requiring 90 days notice; S. 606, blacklisting for federal contractors, provisions relating to blacklisting
- S.1928, provisions relating to elimination of caps on punitive and compensatory damages under civil rights laws
- H.R. 1338/S. 766, Paycheck Fairness Act, all provisions.
-S.742, Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
-H.R. 6093, Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
-H.R. 1365, Corporate AMT Repeal, All Titles
-S. 155, Coal-to-Liquid Promotion Act of 2007, All Titles
-H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, All Energy Tax Provisions
-H.R. 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, AMT Monetization Amendment
-H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservations Tax Act of 2007, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax refund
-H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008
-S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008
-S. 3098, Substitute to Extender Bill
-S.Amdt. 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, AMT Monetization, Coal excise tax.
-H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title XII, Sec. 11231 Alternative fuel excise tax credit for coal-to-liquids.
-S.5136, to amend the harmonized tariff schedule of the U.S. to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the U.S. for use in manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all U.S. origin previous metals incorporated in the article, all sections.
-S.3208 Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act, All titles
-H.R.6756 Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act, All titles
-Tax extenders/economic stimulus bill
-H.R. 1424, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008
-S.3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008
-S.3478 , Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008
-S. 3132, Accelerating Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2008
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
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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. 2701 Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, Sec. 203
-H.R. 1495 and S. 1248, Water Resources Act of 2007, authorization of navigation projects.
-S. 1125, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, All Titles.
-H.R. 2701, Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, Sec. 203.
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
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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 WAS
16. Specific lobbying issues
-H.R. 1055 and S. 595- Toxic Right to Know Protection Act, All Titles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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
-Legislation to facilitiate a land exchange in Northwest New Mexico
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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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
-H.R. 6066, Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure Act, All Titles (House & Senate)
-S.3389, Extractive Industries Transparency Disclosure Act, All Titles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
-S.906, Mercury Market Minimization Act of 2007, All Titles
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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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