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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 | 701 Ninth Street, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20068 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 79392-12
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6. House ID# 362100000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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: Beverly Perry, Senior Vice President |
Date | 04/18/2012 |
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
H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act
H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions
H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan)
H.R. 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act, to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans
S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act;
S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment
S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions;
S. 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act, to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution
S.2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act, (draft guidance)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Clean energy standard legislation generally.
H.R. 301, New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies
H.R. 909, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy
S. 4, Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy
S. 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standard
S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard
S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency)
S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011
S. 2216, Rural Energy Savings Program Act, (energy efficiency)
H.R. 4017, Smart Energy Act, (efficiency)
H.R. 4230, HOMES Act, (efficiency)
Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies
H.R. 4273, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 (Olson)
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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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
H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"
H.R. 3606, "Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act", (Public Safety Broadband Network)
H.R. 3765, "Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum)
S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"
S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act)
S. 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW)
S. 1222, "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1813, MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) (electric Vehicles);
S.948, Electric Vehicles Act;
S.2204, Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act, (electric vehicles);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"
H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"
H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"
S. 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"
H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"
H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"
H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
S. 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act
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 |
Suzanna |
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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
Coal Ash issues generally.
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations
S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1433, Private Property Rights Protection Act, (preserving existing authority for utilities to use eminent domain authority)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Over-the-Counter derivatives)
H.R.3527, Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act, (Over-the-Counter derivatives)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit
S. 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)" (tax issues)
H.R. 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends
H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum)
H.R. 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles
S.232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit.
S. 1285, Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act (electric vehicles)
S.1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates
S. 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles
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
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
FY 2013 Defense Appropriations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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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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3 | 6 | 9 |
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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3 | 9 | 15 |
4 | 10 | 16 |
5 | 11 | 17 |
6 | 12 | 18 |