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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, #212 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Minneapolis |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55102 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 65715-12
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6. House ID# 357270000
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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: John A. O'Donnell, Director, Federal Affairs |
Date | 07/21/2008 |
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 Air Act; Reporting reforms under section 1605(b) of the Energy Act of 1992;
Climate VISION;
Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking;
All sections/provisions of the following:
S.1766, "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007"
H.R. 1933, Energy Bill, all sections
H.R. 2421, "Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007"
S.1870, "Clean Water Restoration Act"
S.280, "Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007"
S.317, "Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007"
S.1177, "Clean Air Planning Act of 2007"
S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"
H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"
S.309, "Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act"
H.R. 620, "Climate Stewardship Act of 2007"
H.R. 3221, "New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act"
HR 4226, "Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007"
HR 1495, "Water Resources Act of 2007"
S. 2076 Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act.
S. 3036, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a programto decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes, all provisions
HR 6186, To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes, all provisions
HR 1590, To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect and climate, all 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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O'Donnell |
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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
Transmission siting and permitting issues in H.R. 319, H.R. 829, and H.R. 2337, "the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007"
S.289, "Journey Through Hallowed Grounds National Heritage Area" and
National Heritage Area Policy
H.R. 2641, "Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008"- Hinchey-Wolf amendment related to EP Act transmission siting provisions;
All provisions of the following:
278, "National Heritage Areas Partnership Act"
S.2483; H.R. 2419, FY 2007 Farm Bill
H.R.6, Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007
S.2483, "The National Forests, Parks, Public Land and Reclamation Projects Reauthorization Act of 2007"
S.1177, Clean Air Planning Act of 2007;
S.280, Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007;
S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007;
H.R.4189, To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes;
H.R. 4929, To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes;
S.2531, A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), 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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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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
All provisions of the following:
H.R. 556, "Foreign Investment and National Security Act"
H.R. 2761, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act"
H.R.2761, To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to redefine an act of terrorism to eliminate the requirement that the individual or individuals committing a terrorist act be acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest;
H.R.1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;
H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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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. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"- Extension of the renewable PTC, extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, energy efficiency tax credits, and tax credits for plug-in hybrids;
H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007";
H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources;
H.R.1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property;
H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets;
S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles;
HR.. 2313/S. 502 to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent, provisions related to dividends
H.R. 2317/S. 822 to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances = all provisions
H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
H.R. 2305 to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices, all provisions
H.R. 197 to amend IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources, all provisions
H.R. 1997 to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property = all provisions
H.R. 2148 to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets = all provisions
S. 2821 The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 = all provisions
S. 722 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act
S. 953 The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act
H.R. 2419 The Farm Bill = all provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
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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O'Donnell |
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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.1650, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
H.R.2125, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act";
S.722, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
S.953, "Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act";
S.1789, Transportations Appropriations;
H.R. 2419, Farm Bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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 |
JOhn |
O'Donnell |
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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
H.R. 6, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007," all provisions;
H.R.729, provisions relating to net metering;
H.R. 969, renewable portfolio standard provisions;
S.1115, "Energy Efficiency Promotion Act";
S.1321, "Energy Savings Act";
H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act",
Hinchey-Wolf amendment to H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Appropriations for FY 2008;
S.2076, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act";
H.R. 4059, "Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act";
S.2191, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"; Arcuri amendment to
H.R. 2337, "Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act";
H.R. 3776, "Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007";
H.R. 3775, "Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007"
Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 - provisions related to Power Act
S. Amendment 3969 Foreign Intelligence Act
S. Amendment 3900 Indian Health Care Act
S. Amdnement 4154 2008 Budget Resolution
S. Amendment 4203 2008 Budget Resolution
H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
John |
O'Donnell |
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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. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act., all provisions;
H.R. 2337, Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act, all provisions;
H.R. 2641, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions;
H.R. 2764 , Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions;
H.R. 3215, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes., all provisions;
H.R. 362, To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes, all provisions;
H.R. 363 , Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act , all provisions;
H.R. 3775, Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007, all provisions;
H.R. 3776, Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007, all provisions;
H.R. 5943, To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in designing and proposing nuclear energy used fuel alternatives, all provisions;
H.R. 6001, To rebalance the United States energy portfolio, to increase and utilize the Nation's domestic energy resources and supply, to strengthen energy security and independence, and for other purposes., all provisions;
H.R. 6161, To provide for American energy independence by July 4, 2015., all provisions;
H.R. 6207, To develop American energy independence, lower gas prices, and open reliable national sources of energy., all provisions;
S. 1751 , Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008, all provisions;
S. 2155, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to encourage the development of clean energy technologies for deployment in markets abroad, to assist the Department of Energy's promotion of research and development of clean and efficient energy systems, to encourage the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies to work together to improve the advancement of sustainable energy use ande reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes., all provisions;
S. 761, provisions related to innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy, all provisions;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Energy - Dept of, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Vice President of the U.S., Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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