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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 | 30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET |
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City | DULUTH |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55802 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 25476-12
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6. House ID# 328650000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Method A.
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: WILLIAM J. LIBRO |
Date | 7/12/2018 2:31:32 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Air quality issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Water quality issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Seek legislative and regulatory outcomes that balance the cost and benefit of air and water issues that could affect the reliable operation of electric and natural gas companies covering energy supply, electric generation, energy transmission and energy distribution matters to assure end-use energy consumers have access to clean, reliable and affordable energy resources.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
William |
Libro |
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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 policy issues and legislative and regulatory policy matters broadly related to the use of clean energy, renewable energy, coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources. Includes issues related to energy reliability, energy security and energy adequacy necessary for the reliable operation of electric and natural gas companies covering energy supply, generation, energy transmission and energy distribution matters to assure end-use consumers have access to reliable and affordable energy resources. Track and support energy research and development activities such as advances in efficiency, renewable energy, clean coal technology, advanced combustion systems, carbon capture utilization and storage systems and other emerging energy technologies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
William |
Libro |
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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
Air quality issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Water quality issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Solid waste issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Land use issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Seek legislative and regulatory outcomes that balance the cost and benefit of environmental issues that could affect the reliable operation of electric, natural gas and water companies covering energy supply, electric generation, energy transmission and energy and water distribution matters to assure end-use energy and water consumers have access to reliable and affordable energy and water resources.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
William |
Libro |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Railroad industry issues and legislative and regulatory matters concerning rail transportation, rail rates, rail service, rail competition and railroad regulation. Includes such matters as the application of antitrust laws to the rail industry, Surface Transportation Board oversight, competitive access, and other rail-related issues that could affect the reliable and cost-effective operation of energy companies, energy supplies, and the ability to assure end-use energy consumers have access to reliable and affordable energy resources.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
William |
Libro |
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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 tax issues generally, tax reform matters and legislative and regulatory issues related to or that could affect the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations.
Generally support tax issues promoting clean energy, clean coal technologies, renewable energy and energy efficiency and conservation tax incentives that support energy research and development activities such as advances in efficiency, renewable energy, clean coal technology, advanced combustion systems, carbon capture systems, and other emerging energy technologies and related tax policy matters important to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations. Assure fair treatment of these companies under the tax code or tax reform efforts in order to provide end-use energy and water consumers with access to reliable and affordable energy and water resources.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
William |
Libro |
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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
Air quality issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Water quality issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Solid waste issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Land use issues and legislative and regulatory energy / environmental policy matters related to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations including the use of coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources.
Seek legislative and regulatory outcomes that balance the cost and benefit of environmental issues that could affect the reliable operation of electric, natural gas and water companies covering energy supply, electric generation, energy transmission and energy and water distribution matters to assure end-use energy and water consumers have access to reliable and affordable energy and water resources.
Energy policy issues and legislative and regulatory policy matters broadly related to the use of clean energy, renewable energy, coal, natural gas, hydro power, wind power, solar power and biomass energy as primary fuel sources. Includes issues related to energy reliability, energy security and energy adequacy necessary for the reliable operation of electric and natural gas companies covering energy supply, electric generation, energy transmission and energy distribution matters to assure end-use consumers have access to reliable and affordable energy resources. Track and support energy research and development activities such as advances in efficiency, renewable energy, clean coal technology, advanced combustion systems, and other emerging energy technologies.
Railroad industry issues and legislative and regulatory matters concerning rail transportation, rail rates, rail service, rail competition and railroad regulation. Includes such matters as the application of antitrust laws to the rail industry, Surface Transportation Board oversight, competitive access, and other rail-related issues that could affect the reliable and cost-effective operation of energy companies, energy supplies, and the ability to assure end-use energy consumers have access to reliable and affordable energy resources.
Track corporate tax issues generally, tax reform matters and legislative and regulatory issues related to or that could affect the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations.
Generally support tax issues promoting clean energy, clean coal technologies, renewable energy and energy efficiency and conservation tax incentives that support energy research and development activities such as advances in efficiency, renewable energy, clean coal technology, advanced combustion systems, carbon capture systems, and other emerging energy technologies and related tax policy matters important to the operation of electric, gas and water companies and coal mining operations. Assure fair treatment of these companies under the tax code or tax reform efforts in order to provide end-use energy and water consumers with access to reliable and affordable energy and water resources.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
William |
Libro |
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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
Support legislative and regulatory outcomes that support electric grid reliability and resiliency efforts and industry-government partnerships, energy research and development including funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean coal technology, advanced combustion systems, carbon capture utilization and storage technologies, other emerging energy technologies and low income home energy assistance programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
William |
Libro |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE 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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