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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 2451 Crystal Drive |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22202 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3184-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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 |
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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: Desmarie M. Waterhouse |
Date | 4/20/2020 8:53:12 PM |
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
Discussed potential ways to address third-party liability concerns during a national security emergency and during a national public health emergency.
Discussed APPAs cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DE-OE-0000811), Improving the Cyber Resiliency and Security Posture of Public Power, and how APPA is using funding to work with its members to improve their cyber hygiene.
Discussed APPA's cooperative agreement with DOE's Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration Division -Integrating State Energy Assurance and Federal Energy Emergency Response Initiatives with Local Energy Emergency Response (DE-OE0000757).
Expressed support for H.R. 359 and S. 2095, the Enhancing Grid Through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to permanently authorize program assisting small- and medium-sized electric utilities with grid security.
Discussed S. 3045, the Cybersecurity Vulnerability and Notification Act.
Discussed S. 3418, the STORM Act.
Discussed the electric utility industry's efforts to protect the grid and its close work with the federal government on cyber and physical security through the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council.
Discussed potential amendment to S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act, and the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act to protect facilities with defense critical electric infrastructure.
Discussed the need to bolster the Department of Energy's ability to protect critical electric infrastructure information.
Discussed efforts by DOE to protect Defense Critical Electric Infrastructure.
Provided feedback on S. 2556, the Protecting Resources on the Electric Grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019.
Provided feedback on draft legislation, the Protecting Energy Infrastructure Act, to protect critical electric infrastructure information.
Discussed the work the Office of Electricity at DOE is doing on defense critical electric infrastructure.
Discussed S. 2094, the Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act.
Discussed support for language in S. 1706/H.R. 3079, the Energy Savings through Public-Private Partnerships Act, to carve out federal hydropower facilities from the definition of eligible federal facilities that can use energy savings performance contracts. Expressed opposition to efforts to remove such language from the legislation.
Discussed efforts by the electric utility sector to ensure electric service during the COVID-19 pandemic, including efforts undertaken to protect utility workers, obtain testing for key utility personnel, and the need for personal protective equipment for key utility personnel.
Discussed how public power utilities are addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, including the suspension of power shutoffs. Provided feedback on language in H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, on power shutoffs and debt collection.
Discussed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on public power utilities and potential need for federal assistance in future COVID-19 legislation.
Discussed public powers priorities in H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, including increased funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and aid to state and local governments.
Provided feedback on H.R. 5760, the Grid Security R&D Act.
Expressed support for S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act.
Discussed FERC docket RM 18-9 and the need for state and local regulators to be able to consent to aggregation of distributed energy resources on distribution systems in their jurisdictions. Also discussed the particular burdens the proposed rule would have on small utilities.
Discussed the impact of wholesale mandatory capacity market Minimum Offer Price rules and performance requirements on public power utilities. FERC docket EL 16-49/EL 18-178 and ER 18-1314.
Discussed FERC docket No. PL 19-3 on transmission incentives.
Discussed concerns with mandatory capacity markets in the Eastern RTOs and the need to ensure public powers ability to self-supply power in those markets.
Expressed support for S. 1602, the Better Energy Storage Act of 2019; provided feedback and expressed support for H.R. 2986, the House version of the BEST Act.
Provided feedback on H.R. 1744, the Storage Technology for Operational Readiness and Generating Energy Act.
Provided feedback on an amendment to H.R. 5428, the Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019.
Discussed grid modernization issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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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Waterhouse |
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Godfrey |
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Czufin |
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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
Discussed support for the restoration of advance refunding bonds and H.R. 2772, the Investing in Our Communities Act.
Discussed the need for comparable incentives for public power investments in clean energy and energy storage, including support for S. 1288, the Clean Energy for America Act.
Discussed H.R. 2704, the Renewable Energy Transferability Act.
Discussed credit transferability in H.R. 5523, the Energy Sector Innovation Act.
Discussed support for H.R. 3967, the Municipal Bond Market Support Act.
Discussed the sequestration of direct payment bonds and impact on public power utilities.
Discussed H.R. 5409, the Incentivizing New and Valuable Energy Storage Technology (INVEST Act), and the need to ensure public power utilities have a comparable energy storage incentive.
Discussed H.R. 2096, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act, and the need to ensure public power utilities have a comparable energy storage incentive.
Discussed tax credit refundability in the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act (draft legislation); also discussed provision in GREEN Act related to the direct payment of enhanced deduction for energy efficiency improvements by governmental owners.
Discussed Internal Revenue Service private use rules relating to commercial contracts.
Discussed provisions in H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, that deny payroll tax credits for government employers and impact on public power utilities.
Discussed the possible inclusion of energy-related tax credits in H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Godfrey |
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Waterhouse |
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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
Discussed electric vehicles and the deployment of charging infrastructure by public power utilities. Also discussed electric vehicle infrastructure costs, including make-ready costs.
Expressed support for S. 674, the Clean Corridors Act of 2019, and its House companion, H.R. 2616. Expressed support for inclusion of the legislation in surface transportation legislation in the House.
Discussed support for nuclear power and its importance for addressing climate change.
Discussed the issue of spent nuclear fuel.
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
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Waterhouse |
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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
Discussed reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act -- CEQ-2019-002.
Discussed federal and state permitting programs for coal combustion residual impoundments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office
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 |
Corry |
Marshall |
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Desmarie |
Waterhouse |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed the exemption in Section 224 of the Communications Act that precludes Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation of public power pole attachments. Expressed opposition to any attempt to repeal or weaken the exemption.
Discussed public powers concerns with FCC proceeding to open the 6 GHz band to unlicensed users (FCC ET Docket No. 18-295 and GN Docket No. 17-183).
Discussed support for S. 2012, the Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019.
Provided feedback on H.R. 5926, the RESILIENT Act.
Discussed the need for improving communications between electric utilities and the communications industry during storm restoration efforts.
Discussed communications issues arising during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 |
Corry |
Marshall |
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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
Discussed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed reconsideration of the Waters of the U.S. rule (EPA-HQ-OW-2018-0149).
Discussed EPA's proposed Effluent Guideline Limitations Reconsideration rule (EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0819).
Discussed what public power utilities are doing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and support for policies that would reduce emissions, such as energy efficiency, the promotion of hydropower and nuclear power, and the promotion of electric vehicles.
Provided feedback on the Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (draft climate change legislation).
Discussed the CLEAN Future Act (draft climate change legislation).
Discussed climate policies, such as cap and trade, clean energy standard, and carbon taxes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed APPA's opposition to President Trump's fiscal year 2021 budget proposal to divest the transmission assets of the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and Tennessee Valley Authority and to require the PMAs to charge market-based rates.
Lobbied for increased funding to the Environmental Protection Agency for federal and state permitting programs for coal combustion residuals in fiscal year 2021.
Expressed support for making emergency supplemental funds appropriated to the Power Marketing Administrations, Army Corps of Engineers, and Bureau of Reclamation non-reimburseable in H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Supported additional funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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