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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 |
Address2 | SUITE 830 |
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 | 2009 |
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 | 07/17/2009 |
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 jurisdictional Issues, generally;
H.R.1310, the "Clean Water Protection Act"; all provisions;
H.R.21, the "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; all provisions;
S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction; all provisions;
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 |
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Endangered Species issues generally;
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House Energy & Commerce Committee and any regulatory regime it may create;
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash;
Coal Ash management issues generally;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues;
Endangered Species issues generally;
H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act";
"Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation";
S.1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009";
S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2372, To amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, 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
Chemical Security Issues, generally;
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT);
HR 2477, Bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities;
H.R.2868, "The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act";
H.R.2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009";
H.R.2195, To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes;
S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009";
S.773, "Cybersecurity Act of 2009";
H.R.515/S. 232, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States;
H.R.364, To restrict nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes;
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
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
Corporate Taxation, generally;
Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13;
Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property;
Support incentives to encourage the installation of natural gas technologies;
Oppose repeal of energy production incentives;
Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - 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 |
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities;
H.R.233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, provisions related to Chemical Security Issues;
H.R. 1661, "Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act", utilities provisions;
S.598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009", provisions related to utilities;
H.R.1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions;
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
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
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally;
H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009";
H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009";
S.1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009";
H.R. 2989, "401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009";
S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives;
S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009";
H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009";
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments;
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009;
Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding;
HR1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009;
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), 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 |
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
Energy and Climate Legislation;
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee;
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act;
S 598, Alliance Standards Improvement Act;
American Clean Energy Leadership Act, reported by the Senate Energy Committee;
Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production;
HR 5527 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act;
S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes;
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act";
"Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act of 2009, no bill number, all provisions;
Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard;
Bingaman discussion draft on transmission;
Bingaman discussion draft, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act";
Bingaman draft, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA)
S.433, To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard;
S.672, the "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009".
"American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" draft, no bill number at this time;
S.539, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act";
S.774, "National Energy Security Act of 2009";
H.R.889, "Save American Energy Act";
H.R.890,"American Renewable Energy Act";
S.807, "Sound Management of America's Resources and Technologies for Energy Act";
S.949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act";
H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009";
S.1175, To amend PURPA to authorize DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES;
H.R.2211, "National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009";
S. Amendment 836 to S. Con. Res 13 (Reed-Snowe LIHEAP amendment to Budget);
S.661, "Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009";
Transmission siting and permitting generally;
S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts;
H.R.445, To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes;
H.R.2471, To reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, to authorize the Secretary of Energy to pay affected participants under a pension plan referred to in the USEC Privatization Act for benefit increases not received, to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and for other purposes;
S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings;
H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future through increased energy innovation, conservation, and production.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - 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 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Increased appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the following:
Appropriations Omnibus for FY 2009, HR 1105;
H.Con Res 85/S Con Res 13; Setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for FY 2010 and including
appropriate budgetary levels for FY 09 and 2011 through 2014.
Labor/HHS ED Appropriations Bill, FY2010;
Support for energy efficiency incentives and funding as provided for in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, HR 1;
Increased Appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - 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 |
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
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