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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 816 Park Avenue NW |
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| City | Norton |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 24273 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401107435-56345
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Chelsea Ruth Barnes |
Date | 10/17/2024 1:15:44 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Farm bill - retaining investments in rural electric utilities and rural energy programs related to clean energy. Supporting retaining funding for rural clean energy programs in FY2025 annual appropriations bill. Support funding for the USDA rural Disaster Home Repair Program, Emergency Watershed Protection Program, and Rural Partners Network Program. Expand federal disaster recovery programs to explicitly include funding for private bridge repair and rebuilding these bridges to higher flood resilience standards; including expanding funding for USDAs Rural Disaster Home Repair Program. Increase funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. Support for requiring the Forest Service to require forest plans to incorporate slope stability and landslide best management practices. Support for increasing technical capacity at the Forest Service related to landslides. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023.
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 |
Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
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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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
Generally advocating for policies that prevent coal companies from using bankruptcy to avoid responsibility for liabilities such as black lung payments and coal reclamation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement
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 |
Chelsea |
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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 for increased appropriations related to funding the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Office of Surface Mining, Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, Interagency Working Group on Coal-Impacted Communities, the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, Recompete pilot program, USDA Rural Partners Network, Americorps, and Economic Development Administration. Oppose provisions in House appropriations bill to pre-select courts for specific Letcher County Prison project lawsuits. Advocate for changes to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program to restore NEPA protection for the impacted communities. Oppose provisions in Appropriations bills that black MSHA from spending money on silica / black lung regulations. Support for funding for Clean Energy on Current and Former Mine Land projects and the DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative, flood resiliency programs, workforce development and worker protections, child care, low income water and energy assistance, housing and urban development, black lung clinics, rural capacity, and rural economic development.
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
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Chelsea |
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Quenton |
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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
Generally urging Congress to protect/retain existing laws protecting clean air and water including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act. Urged members of Congress to protect investments in clean air and clean water included in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Support H.R.5983. Oppose bills to roll back National Ambient Air Quality standards, including S 2125, SJ Res 31, HJ Res 69, HJ Res 117, SJ Res 65, HR 7650. Support for strengthening environmental protections for communities impacted by pipelines.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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 |
Chelsea |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for federal funding for FEMA programs, flood preparedness, rural disaster and resiliency capacity, and recovery. Support for the Making Access To Cleanup Happen (MATCH) Act of 2023. Support for restructuring FEMA grants for disadvantaged communities, including eliminating match requirements. Support for the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act. Support for a new training program for local elected officials re: FEMA aid processes, debris removal processes, and other disaster and recovery programs. Support for funding USACEs Planning Assistance to States; support for requiring the Corps to work to advance nature-based hazard mitigation projects. Support additional funding for Flood Mitigation Assistance and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Programs. Generally make changes to FEMA programs to speed up disaster funding, improve flood insurance, improve the Community Rating System, improve buyout programs, improve property disclosures, and improve flood mapping.
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
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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support increased funding for the Economic Development Administration, maintaining investments in clean energy economic development particularly in disadvantaged communities created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for and improvements to the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program, including restoring NEPA protections for the AMLER Program. Support increased funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Support funding for the Recompete Pilot program. Support funding for the the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization. Support increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Support for Economic Development Reauthorization Act (S. 3891).
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
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Chelsea |
Barnes |
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Quenton |
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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
Defend investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that support clean energy development. Support additional funding for the Department of Clean Energy on Mine Land Program, the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities Economic Revitalization, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
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
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Chelsea |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose exemptions to the Clean Water Act and National Environmental Protection Act for gas projects. Reauthorization of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Authority (HR 7655 and HR 6494) with stronger community and environmental protections agains pipeline ruptures, and more funding and support for community engagement around pipeline impacts. Support PIPE Down Act (no bill number)
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
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Chelsea |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative efforts to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for Health Resources and Services Administration Black Lung Clinics. Support funding for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chelsea |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support stronger regulations regarding surety bonds for reclamation for coal companies. Support for self-insurance regulations to limit coal companies's ability to use self insurance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chelsea |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Black lung disease, benefits for miners with black lung, and regulations protecting miners' health. Support S. 2416 / HR 6761 the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act. Oppose FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriation Act (S. 2624, H.R. 5894) because of cuts to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's and DOL's budget. Support stronger regulations of silica dust to protect miners' health. Support easier access to black lung benefits for miners and families of deceased miners. Support H.R.6461 / S 3304 the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. Oppose legislative to block MSHA from regulating miners' exposure to silica dust. Support funding for the National Labor Relations board. Support increased funding for AmeriCorps. Support increased funding for the federal Registered Apprenticeship program, Reentry Employment Opportunities program, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support clean energy manufacturing incentives particularly targeted at coal-impacted communities. Oppose FY 2024 Commerce and Justice, Science Appropriations Act (S. 2321, H.R. 5893) House FY 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 4394) because of cuts to manufacturing incentives.
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
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose changes to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act. Oppose legislation to repeal environmental programs created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Support funding for Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. Support for Community Reclamation Partnerships Act (HR 6233) related to abandoned mine land reclamation partnerships. General issues related to coal mine reclamation, in particular improving reclamation and bonding requirements. Expansion and improvement of abandoned mine land economic revitalization program. Support funding for the for USGSs Cooperative Matching Funds Program and Federal Priority Streamgages network. Support the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act (HR 8062). Support Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act (HR 7941). Support the Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act (HR 7940). Support restoring NEPA protections for the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program and codifying the program. Improve flood mapping.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Chelsea |
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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
Support for funding for rural electric cooperatives, farms, and rural businesses to transition to clean energy. Issues related to Tennessee Valley Authority clean energy transition and transparency. Support efforts to transition TVA to clean energy and improve transparency and accountability.
Support for HR 404 related to transparency at Tennessee Valley Authority.
Support H.R. 7595 the TVA IRP Act related to improving the integrated resource planning process at TVA.
Support HR 4693 TVA Salary Transparency Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Retain/protection clean energy tax incentives established in the Inflation Reduction Act. Support restoring the enhanced child tax credit.
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
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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for increased funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. Support for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act to permanently authorize the CDBR-DR program. Support for permanently authorizing and increasing the grant limit for the USDA Rural Disaster Home Repair Program.
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
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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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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