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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 | 1220 L STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3060-12
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6. House ID# 306380000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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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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: Stacy Linden |
Date | 10/20/2016 6:06:38 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
The President's budget for Fiscal Year 2016, sections regarding energy and international taxation; H Con Res 125 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026; HR 5538 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017.
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 |
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Johnson |
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Finkel |
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Carrie |
Domnitch |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Hilary |
Moffett |
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Majority Counsel, Senate EPW (Jan. '15-Feb. '16); Leg. Dir., Rep. Boren (Oct. '11-Aug.'12); Leg. Ass't, Rep. Boren (Apr. '10-Oct. '11); Staff Ass't, Rep. Boren (June '09-April '10) |
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
HR 4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act; S 2882 Ozone Standards Implementation Act; 80 Fed. Reg. 21504 Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf - Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control; 80 Fed. Reg. 56577 Draft Control Techniques Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry; 80 Fed. Reg. 56579 Source Determination for Certain Emission Units in the Oil and Natural Gas Sector; 81 Fed. Reg. 19718 Air quality control, reporting and compliance rule; 81 Fed. Reg. 35763 Information Collection Request, Information Collection Effort for Oil and Gas Facilities; 81 Fed. Reg. 35823 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources; 81 Fed. Reg. 42939 Clean Energy Incentive Program Design Details; 81 Fed. Reg. 6615 Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation; Efforts regarding hydraulic fracturing and industry best practices; Efforts related to the President's climate action plan; Efforts relating to the EPA study on the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water.
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), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 |
Carrie |
Domnitch |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Jack |
Gerard |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Louis |
Finkel |
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Stephanie |
Meadows |
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William |
Hupman |
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Hilary |
Moffett |
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Majority Counsel, Senate EPW (Jan. '15-Feb. '16); Leg. Dir., Rep. Boren (Oct. '11-Aug.'12); Leg. Ass't, Rep. Boren (Apr. '10-Oct. '11); Staff Ass't, Rep. Boren (June '09-April '10) |
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 Amendment 1469 to HR 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016; HR 4583 To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; HR 5348 Public Engagement at FERC Act; HR 636 FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, provisions related to UAS; HR 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act; S 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act; S 2276 SAFE PIPES Act; S 3012 Public Engagement at FERC Act; S Amendment 5001 to S.Amdt.4979 to S.2848; 78 Fed. Reg. 73756 Process Safety Management and Prevention of Major Chemical Accidents; 81 Fed. Reg. 20722 Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission and Gathering Pipelines; 81 Fed. Reg. 42063 Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems; 81 Fed. Reg. 52870 Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Efforts regarding industry workplace safety; Efforts related to cumulative impacts of regulatory actions; Efforts related to oil and gas industry workforce issues; Efforts related to pipeline safety; Efforts related to the Dakota Access pipeline; Efforts related to the development of energy infrastructure; Legislative and regulatory efforts concerning proposals related to energy policy, creation of new U.S. jobs, energy security and energy independence; Legislative efforts regarding appointment of public officials.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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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Gerard |
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Louis |
Finkel |
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Misty |
McGowen |
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Robin |
Rorick |
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Vincent |
Erfe |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Carrie |
Domnitch |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1736 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act; HR 5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act; S 546 RESPONSE Act; 80 Fed. Reg. 26643 Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains; 80 Fed. Reg. 77420 Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2014, 2015, and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017; 81 Fed. Reg. 34778 Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018; Efforts relating to EPA's implementation of the renewable fuels standard; Legislative efforts concerning renewable fuel standards.
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), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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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Louis |
Finkel |
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William |
Hupman |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Misty |
McGowen |
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Robin |
Rorick |
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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
HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, provisions related to ballast water; HR 5303 Water Resources Development Act of 2016, provisions related to Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; S 2848 Water Resources Development Act of 2016, provisions related to Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; S 2943 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017, provisions related to ballast water; Efforts related to CBP interpretation of ruling letters H225102 and H235242.
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 |
Louis |
Finkel |
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Misty |
McGowen |
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Carrie |
Domnitch |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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Robin |
Rorick |
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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
HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, provisions related to the Greater Sage Grouse; HR 5577 Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act; S 2938 Certainty for States and Tribes Act; S 3088 Coastal Coordination Act; S 3110 American Energy and Conservation Act; 79 Fed. Reg. 42815 Proposed Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Activities on the Mid- and South-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); 80 Fed. Reg. 16577 Oil and Gas, Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands; 80 Fed. Reg. 22148 Oil and Gas Leasing: Royalty on Production, Rental Payments, Minimum Acceptable Bids, Bonding Requirements, and Civil Penalty Assessments; 80 Fed. Reg. 608 Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Reform; 80 Fed. Reg. 9916 Oil and Gas and Suphur Operators on the Outer Continental Shelf--Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf, Proposed Rule; 81 Fed. Reg. 12379 Proposed Revisions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mitigation Policy; 81 Fed. Reg. 14095 Draft Guidance for Assessing the Effects of Anthropogenic Sound on Marine Mammal Hearing - Acoustic Threshold Levels for Onset of Permanent and Temporary Threshold Shifts; 81 Fed. Reg. 14881 Notice of Availability of and Request for Comments on the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Program; 81 Fed. Reg. 25888 Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control, Final Rule; 81 Fed. Reg. 37576 Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Expansion for the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary; 81 Fed. Reg. 43337 Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Reform; 81 Fed. Reg. 50306 Amendments to Civil Penalty Regulation; Efforts concerning access to domestic supplies of oil and natural gas; Efforts regarding the leasing, permitting and drilling of federal onshore lands; Efforts related to government royalties for federal oil and gas production; Efforts related to marine sound issues; Efforts related to offshore seismic permitting; Legislative efforts concerning revenue sharing for domestic supplies of oil and natural gas.
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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Carrie |
Domnitch |
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Erik |
Milito |
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Geoffrey |
Brand |
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Louis |
Finkel |
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Jack |
Gerard |
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Khary |
Cauthen |
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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
HR ___ American Business Competitiveness Tax Reform Draft Legislation; HR ___ GROW AMERICA Act; HR 1 Tax Reform Act, international and cost recovery sections; HR 1665 Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act; S 1656 Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S 1946 Tax Relief Extension Act; Legislative efforts concerning tax reform proposals relating to energy policy.
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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Johnson |
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Finkel |
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Stephen |
Comstock |
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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
HR 156 Crude Oil Export Act; HR 1773 Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act; HR 351 The LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act; HR 4909 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, provisions related to LNG exports; HR 644 An act to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, and for other purposes; S 2012 Energy Policy Modernization Act, provisions related to LNG exports; S 989 Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act; S 2943 National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017, provisions related to LNG exports.
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 |
Brian |
Johnson |
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Louis |
Finkel |
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Vincent |
Erfe |
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Geoffrey |
Brand |
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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
HR 2357 Accelerating Access to Capital Act, proposed amendment on SEC registration statements.
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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Finkel |
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Vincent |
Erfe |
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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 3379 Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act; HR 5786 Community Protection and Preparedness Act; Efforts relating to the implementation of Chemical Facility Anti Terrorism Standards.
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
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Misty |
McGowen |
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Louis |
Finkel |
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Robin |
Rorick |
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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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: http://www.api.org/membership/members
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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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