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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1920 L STREET, NW, #800 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 71278-12
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6. House ID# 359980000
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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
| 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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Tiernan Sittenfeld, Legislative Director |
Date | 10/20/2010 |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for S. 433 to establish a Renewable Electricity Standards of 25% by 2025.
Support for S. 1379, the Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009, to increase energy efficiency standards for housing sector.
Support for the American Power Act, comprehensive energy and climate legislation being drafted by Senators Kerry and Lieberman.
Support for H.R. 3534, the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources Act, to reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices.
Support for S. 3516, the Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, that would reform onshore and offshore energy leasing and royalty collection practices.
Support for H.R. 5213, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities off the West Coast of the United States.
Support for H.R. 5248, the No New Drilling Act, that would permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling activities nationally.
Support for H.R. 5214, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities.
Support for S. 3472, the Big Oil Bailout Prevention Unlimited Liability Act, that would lift existing liability cap for oil corporation activities.
Support for S. 3405, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, that would eliminate federal tax subsidies to oil corporations.
Support for S. 3601, a bill to promote the oil independence of the United States and establish targets for national oil use reduction.
Support for H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, that would extend several tax credits. Advocated for inclusion clean energy measures and omission of extension of anti-environment tax provisions, such as VEETC.
Support for H.R. 5644, the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2010, that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies.
Support for S. 3663, the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, to ensure oil companies are held responsible for the damage caused by disasters like Gulf of Mexico spill, protect our nations natural heritage, and provide incentives to reduce energy use.
Opposition to S. 3576, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (SAFEST), because of harmful biofuels provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), White House Office
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
Opposition to H.R. 4753 and S. 3072, the Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act, to delay implementation of Clean Air Act regulatory authority over greenhouse gas emissions for at least two years.
Opposition to H.R. 391 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes: codifies exemptions for the definition of "air pollutant" under the Clean Air Act and that it does not give the Environmental Protection Agency authority to regulate climate change or global warming.
Opposition to H.R. 4396, the Save Our Energy Jobs Act, to amend the Clean Air Act such that greenhouse gas emissions are not regulated under its authority.
Opposition to H.R. 4572 to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes: codifies exemptions for the definition of "air pollutant" under the Clean Air Act and amends provisions of the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Opposition to H.R. 391, H.R. 4572, and H.R. 4396, the Save our Energy Jobs Act, all bills that would declare greenhouse gases are not air pollutants, and thus not able to be regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Support for environmental funding in the FY 2011 Budget.
Support and work to strengthen, H.R. 5820, the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 and S. 3209, the Safe Chemicals Act, that would reform and update the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1977.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for S. 787, the Clean Water Restoration Act, to protect waterways across the country.
Support for H.R. 5088, Americas Commitment to Clean Water Act, that would clarify the definition of waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act to better inform regulatory agencies in their implementation of the statute.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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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
Support for H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act and S. 796, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act to reform the 1872 Mining Law to protect public lands and taxpayers.
Support for H.R. 39, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act and S. 231, the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Protection Act to protect the Arctic Refuge as wilderness.
Support for the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act, to codify the 2001 Roadless Rule to protect the last 1/3 of our national forests.
Opposition to H.R. 2555, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009, to provides insurance incentives to build homes in environmentally sensitive coastal areas.
Opposition to H.R. 1264, the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009, to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, and for other purposes.
Opposition to S. 881, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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
Support for H.R. 2724 , the National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009, to establish overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector.
Support for H.R. 1329 and S. 575, CLEAN-TEA -- Clean Low-Emissions Affordable New Transportation Equity Act to create a more efficient transportation system and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Support for S. 1036, The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, to set up overarching objectives for our nations transportation system, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation sector.
Engage in discussions on Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, the draft House bill reauthorizing the 6 year transportation bill.
Support for S. 1619, the Livable Communities Act, that helps support sustainable, community-driven planning, which is critical to help our country meet growing economic, energy, and environmental challenges.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Support for H.R. 1826 and 6116, the Fair Elections Now Act, to allow candidates to run competitive campaigns for office by relying on small donations.
Work to strengthen S. 3628, the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act. Oppose provisions that would exclude the largest organizations from the 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
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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