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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1501 M Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 900 |
| 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 | 2020 |
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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| 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: Amy Farrell |
Date | 10/20/2020 8:38:48 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY21 Appropriations:
1. THUD re: radar fixes;
2. Interior asks: BOEM renewable energy funding increase;
3. Energy and Water: increase funding for DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office;
4. Commerce, Justice, and Science: Increase NOAA NMFS funding;
5. Defense: more funding for DoD Wind Clearinghouse, radar-related requests;
6. Homeland Security: preventing harmful language;
7. General engagement on issues related to wind energy in appropriations bills;
8. Defending against potential anti-wind riders and provisions.
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
The "INVEST in America Act" (H.R. 2).
The "Wind Workforce Modernization and Training Act of 2019" (S. 2415).
The "Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019" (H.R. 3609 and S. 2660).
Offshore Wind Jobs & Opportunities Act, (H.R. 3068 and S. 1769); Offshore Renewable Energy for Territories Act (S. 499 & H.R. 1014).
Infrastructure and Electricity Markets.
General wind energy issues.
A bill to expand the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to expand revenue sharing for offshore wind, to reauthorize the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act, and for other purposes (S. 3485).
The Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2020 (H.R. 8253).
House Natural Resources Ocean Climate Solutions discussion draft.
Advocating for carbon policy (price on carbon, clean energy standard).
Advocating for Offshore Wind development/permitting.
Interconnection Seams study and transmission priorities.
The Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 5511 and S. 3109)
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (H.R. 3794 and S. 2666).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Severn |
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Claire |
Richer |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Markey (2016-2020) |
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Farrell |
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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
Advocating against any harmful language in FY21 NDAA including:
1. Jones Act installation vessel language; and
2. Provision preventing projects acting over the objection of the DOD Clearinghouse from receiving federal tax credits.
Promoting FY21 NDAA request including:
1. Notice of Presumed Risk Clearance Letter;
2. MIT Lincoln Labs radar setback analysis issue;
Navy concerns with offshore wind.
Carbajal amendment to FY21 NDAA pushing Navy to return to table on California offshore wind negotiations.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Claire |
Richer |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Markey (2016-2020) |
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
COVID Stimulus Package 4 and the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), direct pay Legislation to extend or establish new tax credits for wind energy, including the The Moving Forward Act" (H.R. 2).
The Offshore WIND Act (S. 1957 and H.R. 3473).
The Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act (S. 1988 and H.R. 4887).
Advocating for safe harbor extension for offshore wind projects and continuous efforts phrasing.
General Business Credit Cornyn/Arrington proposal.
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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Aaron |
Severn |
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Claire |
Richer |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Markey (2016-2020) |
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
BOEM leasing process; offshore wind permitting issues & fisheries.
Jones Act installation vessel language.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Vineyard Wind SEIS.
Presidential Memorandum withdrawing OCS lease sales.
NY Bight WEAs.
Garamendi Amendment to House Energy Bill House Rules Committee Print 116-63.
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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Claire |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Markey (2016-2020) |
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
The Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 (H.R 3609 and S. 2660).
The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447).
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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Claire |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Markey (2016-2020) |
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
The Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, specifically section 305 of House bill (H.R. 3409 and S. 2297).
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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Claire |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Markey (2016-2020) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |