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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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Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 31086-12
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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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| 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: Paulette C. Pidcock, Vice President - Federal Government Relations |
Date | 01/20/2012 |
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
Coal Ash issues generally;
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 |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Regulatory reform issues generally;
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 |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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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);
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 |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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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
Clean energy standard legislation generally;
H.R. 909, the A Roadmap for Americas 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. 559, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act, (including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards);
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 |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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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 Interior Environment Appropriations;
FY 2012 Labor, HHS 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, 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 |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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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. 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 Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act);
H.R. 750, the Defending Americas 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. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions;
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 Americas Affordable 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. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act;
H.R. 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency;
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 |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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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";
S. 911, Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SEPCTRUM Act);
H.R.___, House Energy and Commerce Committee Public Safety Broadband Network Bill;
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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Arthur |
Mr. |
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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
Clean energy standard legislation generally;
S. 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011;
S. 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program;
Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally.
Nuclear energy and nuclear safety issues, generally
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 |
David |
Arthur |
Mr. |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 400, A bill to ensure that rates and charges for electric energy are assessed in proportion to measurable reliability or economic benefit (transmission cost allocation)
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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Arthur |
Mr. |
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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
Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making;
Waters of the U.S. draft guidance;
H.R. 2891, Americas Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule;
S. J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule;
S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution;
S. 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules];
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 |
David |
Arthur |
Mr. |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1573, To facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act, to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank, (Over-the-Counter derivatives);
H.R.1840, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders;
H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Over-the-Counter derivatives).
H.R. 3527, Protecting Main Street End-Users from Excessive Regulation
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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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. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally);
H.R.2584, "Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012"(coal ash);
FY 2012 Budget Resolution;
H.R.2608,Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012;
H.R.2112,Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Dodd-Frank);
H.R.2354,Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012;
H.R.2434,Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012;
S.1573,Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012;
S.1599,Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program);
H.R. 3070, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program);
H.R. 3671, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally);
H.J. Res. 94, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes;
H.J. Res. 95, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes;
H.J. Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012.
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Coal Ash issues generally;
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations;
H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, bill to prevent double permitting requirement for herbicides and pesticides.
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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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 Infrastructure Protection Act";
S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act";
H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act";
S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security 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
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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.J.Res. 91 - provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute
S.49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement 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
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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. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends;
S.1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates.
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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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