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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 325 7th Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 225 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Waltham |
State | MA |
Zip Code | 02457 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 29117-12
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6. House ID# 312810000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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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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: Nelson Perez, Vice President, Federal Government Relations |
Date | 01/20/2015 |
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
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, Midwest electric transmission projects in conjunction with Clean Line Energy; the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects;
regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site; and Northeast Energy Direct Project. Western New York power generation/transmission options; and transition of the Long Island Power Authority operations.
Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey); H.R. 933 - H.R. 3547, FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; H.R. 83, FY 2015 Omnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-235); H.J. Res. 130, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (until December 13, 2014); H. J. Res. 131, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (until December 17, 2014); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations; and related legislation.
Legislation affecting utility energy service contracts, including: H.R. 3587/S.1652, the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2013 (Gardner/Schatz); H. Res. 737 (Gardner), expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development; S. Res. 562 (Coons), expressing the sense of the Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development.
Implementation of P.L. 113-1, provisions related to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson), provisions relating to FERC/EPA conflicts. Implementation of P.L. 112-197 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project). S. 904 - Strengthening the Resiliency of our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), provisions related to federal agency cooperation on the impact of extreme weather on infrastructure and improving community and business resilience; S. 2260 Grid Reliability Act of 2014 (McCaskill), provisions related to the linkages between federal, state or local environmental laws/regulations and the delivery, interchange, or interchange of electric energy during an emergency, and other associated matters.
Implementation of P.L. 112-90 and provisions related to natural gas distribution lines. H.R. 1900 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (Pompeo), provisions related to natural gas permitting. H.R. 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Shuster); S. 601 - Water Resources Development Act of 2014 (Boxer), provisions relating to U.S. Army Corp of Engineers permitting issues.
Federal policy regarding the proposed FERC New Capacity Zone in New York. S. 1767 Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act (Markey), provisions related to guidelines for repair and replacement of gas piping/equipment. S. 1768, Pipeline Revolving Fund and Job Growth Act (Markey), provisions related to capitalization funds for the repair or replacement of natural gas distribution pipelines.
Implementation of Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500), provisions relating to cooling water intake structure rulemaking. Federal policy relating to scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, EPA Rulemaking RIN 2040AF30 (Waters of the United States).
Proposed EPA Carbon Pollution Standards for Existing Power Plants (known as the Clean Power Plan, EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602), per its authority under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, provisions relating to power sector regulatory requirements.
U.S. Department of Energy Natural Gas Infrastructure Modernization Initiatives, provisions relating to natural gas utilities.
FERC commissioner nominations.
FERC policies relating to New York and New England energy markets.
H.R. 5078 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (Southerland) prohibiting EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing the proposed WOTUS rule. S. 2496 Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 (Barrasso) (Waters of the U.S. legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Park Service (NPS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 |
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Perez |
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Robert J. |
Mosher |
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Huyler |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including: ozone and particulate matter transport; Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS); Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)); Coal Ash; New Source Performance Standards under the Clean Air Act (Section 111(b)); Carbon Pollution Standards for Existing Power Plants (Clean Power Plan) under Section 111(b));
Carbon Pollution Standards for Existing Power Plants (Clean Power Plan) under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act; and other matters relating to greenhouse gases and upstream and downstream natural gas impacts and emissions.
Legislation related to energy efficiency, including: H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), H.R. 4615 - Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2014 (King-Perlmutter); H.R. 3301/S. 2823 North American Energy Infrastructure Act (Whitfield/Hoeven)(permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure project); S. 1627 American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Markey); S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner); S. 1200 - Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013 (Sanders); S. 2165 - American Access to Consumer Energy Information (Udall-Markey); H.R. 2689/S. 1308 Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act; S. 2971 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 (Shaheen); S. 2262/S. 2074 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 (Shaheen-Portman), which contains: S. 1199 - All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 (Hoeven-Manchin); S. 1205 - Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013 (Franken); S. 1206, bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings (Franken); Better Buildings Act of 2013 (Bennet-Collins); S. 1261 Energy Efficiency Technology Act (Udall-Risch); and S. 1106 Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 (Bennett-Isakson); H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch); H.RES.737/S.RES.562 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives/Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development (Gardner/Coons); H.R. 5072/S. 1627 American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Welch/Markey) to establish federal RES and EERS; and H.R. 5301/S. 1627 American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Welch/Markey) to establish federal RES and EERS; and S. 2901 - 10 Million Solar Roofs Act of 2014 (Sanders).
Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade/cap and dividend program, including; S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid); S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); H.R. 4012 Secret Science Reform Act (Schweikert), regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4795 Promoting New Manufacturing Act (Scalise), regarding EPA NAAQS permits; S. 1202/H.R. 5065 - Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act (Whitehouse/Cartwright); S. 1905/H.R. 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act (Manchin/Whitfield), regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 5271 Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2014 (Van Hollen), to provide for a cap and dividend program for GHG rules; S. J. Res. 30 Resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations (McConnell); and related legislation.
H.R. 3080/S. 601 - The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (Shuster/Boxer), provisions related to the Army Corp of Engineers. Federal policy regarding transmission siting, permitting, management issues, and associated return on equity. Federal policy regarding upstream gas production and downstream gas distribution infrastructure issues, including methane emissions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Huyler |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
Potential comprehensive tax reform proposals (infrastructure incentives and other provisions affecting utilities), including interest expense deduction, dividend tax rates, and accelerated depreciation. House Committee on Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Group's report and Senate Committee on Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
H.R. 2502/S. 2003 - Renewable Energy Parity Act (Thompson/Bennet); H.R. 3474/S. 2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, provisions relating to energy tax incentives/extenders/schedule of depreciation deductions and Hurricane Sandy relief incentives; H.R. 4718 (Tiberi), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. 5771 Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (Camp), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes (energy tax extenders); and related legislation.
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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Robert J. |
Mosher |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
Implementation of P.L. 111-203, provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. H.R. 4871 TRIA Reform Act of 2014 (Neugebauer); H.R. 4413 Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act (Lucas-Peterson), provisions affecting derivatives end-users;
S. 2244 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Schumer); H.R. 5471 (Moore), to amend the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify how clearing requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions, and for other purposes; and Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act (derivative end-user protections).
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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Robert J. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
Cybersecurity, including physical security, legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper); H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 (McCaul);
S. 1353 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (Rockefeller-Thune); H.R. 2417 - Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act (Franks); and Cybersecurity Executive Order No. 13636; and the NIST/NERC standards setting process.
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
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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