Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report

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;
Ocean policy generally;

S. 787, "The Clean Water Restoration Act", (clean water act jurisdictional issues);
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act;
H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases;
H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act;
H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance);
H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009;
S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002;
S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act;
S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act;
S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act;
S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009;
S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009;
S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009;
S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act;
S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010;
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act;
S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance);
S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass;
S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule;
Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development)
S.1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements);
H.R.3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act", (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements);
S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010";
Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector.
H.R. 5088, "America's Commitment to Clean water Act", (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues);
H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act
S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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15. General issue area code ENV

16. Specific lobbying issues

Coal Ash issues generally;
S. 3209, "Safe Chemicals Act", (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform);

H. R. 5820, "The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010", (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform;

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers addressed in:
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act;
S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act;

S.1933, A bill to establish an integrated Federal program that protects, restores, and conserves natural resources by responding to the tH.R.eats and effects of climate change, and for other purposes;
S.2776, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development;.
S.2835,A bill to reduce global warming pollution tH.R.ough international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes;
S.3464. A bill to establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing dependence on foreign oil, saving Americans money, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes;
S.3633, A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve a provision relating to Federal procurement of recycled materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code HOM

16. Specific lobbying issues

Chemical Security Issues, generally;
H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act";
H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities);
H.R.5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010";
H.R.5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010";
H.R. 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation
S. 2996, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act" (Extends authorization of current CFATS program);
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009";
S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010";
S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010";

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code TAX

16. Specific lobbying issues

Corporate Taxation, generally;
H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit);
H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief);
H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation);
H.R. 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation
H.R. 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property
S 1408, H.R. 1835, S. 3815 Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New
S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies
S 306, H.R. 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas
S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation
S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta
S 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends
S Amdt 4319 to H.R. 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives
S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's);
S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes;
S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's);
S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act", (Tax credits for EV's);
S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency);
S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief);
Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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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;
S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill"
S.3442, "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010";
S. 3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010";
S. 3511, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010";
S.3815 : Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010;
S.3715 : Charging America Forward Act;
S.3663, "Clean Energy Jobs and Oil" Company Accountability Act of 2010 (electric transportation)


Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in:
H.R. 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006
H.R. 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute Discovery of Condition for an operator
H.R. 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes
S 1408, H.R. 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act)
S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel
S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles
S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010
S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Surface Transportation Board (STB)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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15. General issue area code UTI

16. Specific lobbying issues

Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist - Market Manipulation Section);
H.R.5163, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes.
H.R.5164, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes.
S.1462, energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes.
S.2052, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development and demonstration program to reduce manufacturing and construction costs relating to nuclear reactors, and for other purposes.
S.2812, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out programs to develop and demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs, and for other purposes.
S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit.
S.661 A bill to strengthen American manufacturing tH.R.ough improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes.
FCC National Broadband Plan;

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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

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15. General issue area code ENG

16. Specific lobbying issues

Energy Legislation, generally;
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, including efficiency mandates;

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
H.R. 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act;
S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act;
S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES;
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009;
S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010;
Graham draft clean energy standard legislation;
S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010.
H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", (energy efficiency);
H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act
H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables);
S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act
S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS);
S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewable);
S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home Star energy efficiency);
S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard);
S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority).
H.R.5476, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010;
S.3591, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010";
S.3590, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue Act of 2010;
S.3589, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act of 2010";

Energy and Climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities
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, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in:

S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010
S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010
S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership tH.R.ough Efficiency Act
S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act
S1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act
H.R. 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act

Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production
H.R. 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act

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.
H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods.
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.
H.R.2828, To provide the United States with a comprehensive energy package to place Americans on a path to a secure economic future tH.R.ough increased energy innovation, conservation, and production.
H.R.2868, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.
H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions.
H.R.3201, To amend the General Mining Law to provide for a fair return to the public, security of tenure to holders of mining claims and mill sites, and cleanup of abandoned mine lands, and for other purposes.
H.R.3276, To promote the production of molybdenum-99 in the United States for medical isotope production, and to condition and phase out the export of highly enriched uranium for the production of medical isotopes.
H.R.3385, To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.
H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources.
H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes
H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes
H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States
H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
H.R.5156, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services.
H.R.5866, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes.
H.RES.1209, Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice.



H.RES.1466, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository.
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.
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.
S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes.
S.232, A bill to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes
S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes
S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes
S.3618, A bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.
S.3844, A bill to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
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.
S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.
S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security tH.R.ough alternative energy sources, and for other purposes.
S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes.
S.J.RES.26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
H.R. 5696, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act";
S. 3487, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act";

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), White House Office, Interior - Dept of (DOI)

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15. General issue area code BUD

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.CON.RES.281
Title: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020.

House Chairmans mark, FY 2011 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill; (LIHEAP funding)
S. 3686 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, (LIHEAP funding)

Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
H.R. 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion
H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011; Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill


Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles
H.R. 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies
H.R.2454 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.
H.R.2998 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
H.R.3081 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
H.R.5136 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
H.R.5866 Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 2010
S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
S.3635 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011
S.CON.RES.60 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 tH.R.ough 2015.

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)

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15. General issue area code CDT

16. Specific lobbying issues

S. 3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (OTC derivatives);
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act", (OTC derivates);
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE

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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

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ISSUE UPDATE

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FOREIGN ENTITIES

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