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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13131-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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
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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: Kathryn Steckelberg, Executive Director, Government Relations |
Date | 04/20/2010 |
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. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act (climate change); H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(EPA regulation of GHGs); H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (Posey re: SEC climate change guidance);
H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act(climate change); S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act(energy, climate change); S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act(EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act(climate adaptation); S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009(climate offsets); S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009(CCS); S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009(climate change); S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act(climate, cap ÷nd); S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act(EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Electric utility industry issues, including cost containment and technology development, related to Kerry-Graham-Lieberman initiative on climate change legislation. S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act" (clean water act jurisdictional issues); S. 1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorize Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorize Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Ocean policy generally;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
James C. |
Odom |
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Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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Emily |
Fisher |
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Intern, Rep. Pomeroy, Jan-Mar 1995 |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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William |
Fang |
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Thomas R. |
Kuhn |
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Quin |
Shea |
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Edward |
Comer |
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Margaret |
Hunt |
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Eric |
Holdsworth |
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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. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act(energy policy, climate change); H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act; S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act(clean energy financing); S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009(energy, climate change); S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010(renewables);
Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation; S. 3177, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010" (energy efficiency); No Bill Number, Committee Print on the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (energy efficiency); S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010" (efficiency); S. 3059, "National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010" (efficiency); S. 1134, "Responsible Use of Coal act of 2009" (CCS); H.R. 4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act" (LIHEAP);
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 |
James C. |
Odom |
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Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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Thomas R. |
Kuhn |
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Edward |
Comer |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Tracey |
Parker |
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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
Dept. of Navy Utility Efficiency Service Contract Contracting Issue;
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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
FCC National Broadband Plan;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill"(rail regulation); S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 4711, "Postal Service Electric Motor Vehicle Act" (electric drive);
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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Tracey |
Parker |
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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. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; No bill number, GRID Act; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Ant-Terrorism Act" (reauthorize's and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (Extends authorization of current CFATS program);
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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Margaret |
Hunt |
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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; Toxic Substances Control Act issues generally (TSCA);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Margaret |
Hunt |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Quin |
Shea |
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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
Transmission siting and permitting issues generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist - Market Manipulation Section);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Margaret |
Hunt |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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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
No Bill Number, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (Over the Counter "OTC" derivatives, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission/Commodities Futures Trading Commission jurisdictional issue); S.Amendment 192, Shelby Amendment to the Draft, No Bill Number, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives,substitute amendment to improve the OTC provision); S. Amendment 3336, to "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives);
S. Amendment 3430, to "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives); H.R. 3795, "Treatment of Renewable Energy Certificate" (transactions under CEA);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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 |
Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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Judith |
Boddie |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Richard |
McMahon |
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Ronald |
Clements |
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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. 3590, "Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act of 2010" (Medicare Part D); H.R. 4213, "the Tax Extenders Act of 2010" (energy tax credits/pensions); H.R. 4851, "Continuing Extension Act of 2010"(provide extension of certain programs); H.R. 4872, "Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act of 2010" (Medicare Part D, Medicare Tax on Unearned Income);
H.R. 4849, "Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010";
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 |
Ronald |
Clements |
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Judith |
Boddie |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Richard |
McMahon |
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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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