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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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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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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
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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: Stanley E. Kolbe, Jr. |
Date | 4/9/2018 12:19:01 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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Encourage Vice President-Elect Pence to support Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in federal construction projects where appropriate by sustaining Executive Order 13502
Encourage President-Elect Trump to support combined head and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP)
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act
Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment
Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy
Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act)
Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP)
Support uncapping the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
Oppose Design-Build Two-Step Exemption & Support Commercial Auditing
Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage
Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA
Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409
Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs
Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act
Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219
Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507
Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act
Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill.
Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform.
Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT.
Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs.
Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs)
Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees:
Comments on House version:
- Support Investment Tax Credit extension;
- Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels;
- Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit
Comments on Senate version:
- Support incorporation of energy credits;
- Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC;
- Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended
Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017
Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997
Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions
Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act
Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754
Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs
Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill
Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure
Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act
Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment
Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265
Oppose Volks Rule re: OSHA's statute of limitations for record-keeping violations
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy
Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Oppose taxation of employer-provided health-care benefits
Support the Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101
Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage
Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA
Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409
Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs
Reject anti Davis-Bacon (Rep. King) Amendment #28 to DoD FY 2018 Appropriations Act
Reject anti Davis-Bacon and anti PLA amendment offered by Rep. King - Amendment #23 (Division C) and Rep. Rooney Amendments #64, #65 (Division D) to the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 - H.R. 3219
Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507
Reject anti Davis-Bacon, PLA Repeal Amendment to H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Appropriations Act
Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill.
Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform.
Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT.
Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship programs.
Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs)
Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees:
Comments on House version:
- Support Investment Tax Credit extension;
- Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels;
- Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit
Comments on Senate version:
- Support incorporation of energy credits;
- Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC;
- Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended
Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997
Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions
Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act
Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754
Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill
Support Prior Approval Reform Act - H.R. 2101
Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy
Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP)
Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409
Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs
Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507
Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform.
Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees:
Comments on House version:
- Support Investment Tax Credit extension;
- Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels;
- Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit
Comments on Senate version:
- Support incorporation of energy credits;
- Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC;
- Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended
Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017
Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act
Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs
Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy
Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP)
Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409
Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs
Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507
Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform.
Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees:
Comments on House version:
- Support Investment Tax Credit extension;
- Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels;
- Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit
Comments on Senate version:
- Support incorporation of energy credits;
- Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC;
- Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended
Support Senate introduction of the Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act
Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017
Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs
Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act
Support Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act - H.R. 679
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment
Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy
Support Change Order Transparency for Federal Contractors Act, H.R. 4754
Support increasing Fiscal Year 2018 budget cap allocations for federal energy efficiency programs
Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act
Support strengthening the multiemployer pension system - The GROW Act, H.R. 4997
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act)
Oppose any proposal that would tax health care benefits or cap health care coverage
Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409
Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507
Support extension, strengthening of Section 179D deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings as part of tax reform.
Oppose Senate Finance Committee approved tax bill provision to subject royalty income derived from licensing of a tax-exempt organization's name or logo to UBIT.
Support Senate-passed version of Section 179 equipment expensing portion of H.R. 1; support Senate's treatment of private activity bonds (PABs)
Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees:
Comments on House version:
- Support Investment Tax Credit extension;
- Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels;
- Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit
Comments on Senate version:
- Support incorporation of energy credits;
- Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC;
- Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended
Support passage of a seamless multi-year extension of the "tax extenders" provisions
Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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 WAS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy
Support EPA's Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHPP)
Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409
Support incorporation of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) language from S. 1409 into Tax Extender Act of 2017
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support Daines amendment to allow those who have a 539 education savings plan to utilize those funds to pay for ancillary costs associated with approved apprenticeship 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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
|
Maria |
Granone |
|
N/A |
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
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act
Oppose taxation of employer-provided health care benefits
Support for maintaining the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) FY18 budget at current level of $339 million
Support protection of Ohio's Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
Support delay of implementation of the excise tax on premium employer-sponsored health coverage plans in the current Continuing Appropriations Act
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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
Encourage President Trump to support infrastructure investment
Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265
Support at least level funding the remainder of FY 2017 and in FY 2018 for energy efficiency programs administered by US Dept. of Energy
Encourage DOE's support of energy efficiency and the work of the Office of energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act)
Support amending Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend credit for residential energy efficient property and for other purposes - S. 1409
Oppose suspension of and cutbacks to Tuscon Electric Power's (TEP) Energy Efficiency Programs
Support legislation to make permanent, modify, and enhance Section 179D tax deduction for energy efficient commercial and multifamily buildings - H.R. 3507
Support for retaining provisions in the Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill that would dramatically improve aviation infrastructure across the country by modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the final FY2018 omnibus bill.
Provide recommendations on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to conferees:
Comments on House version:
- Support Investment Tax Credit extension;
- Support restoration of Production Tax Credit (PTC) for technologies such as biogas, biomass, waste to energy, hydropower, marine & hydrokinetic energy; restore other credits for energy efficiency (incl. 179d) and alternative fuels;
- Oppose House bill changing underlying IRS guidance and current inflation adjustment for PTC and the commerce construction requirements for both the PTC and ITC; oppose rescinding of electrical vehicle credit
Comments on Senate version:
- Support incorporation of energy credits;
- Redraft Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provision to allow multi-national companies, banks, investors to utilize ITC and PTC;
- Support corporations' ability to fully utilize clean energy credits for the duration that Congress intended
Support critical energy efficiency programs, including improving, innovating, and developing energy technologies, administered by U.S. Dept. of Energy in Fiscal Year 2019
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
|
N/A |
|
Maria |
Granone |
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N/A |
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
Support Davis-Bacon - Oppose The Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality (TIRE) Act
Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act)
Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill
Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure
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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Kolbe |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support "Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act" - H.R. 1265
Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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Granone |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose Design-Build Two-Step Exemption & Support Commercial Auditing
Oppose Gosar Amendment; Support Davis-Bacon Act on H.R. 2810, NDAA
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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Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for boosting comprehensive infrastructure investments; ensuring FY 2018 budget resolution includes necessary provisions to initiate this process (FAST Act)
Support retaining provisions in Senate Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill to modernize Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) user fee on originating flights and increasing funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in final Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill
Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure
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 |
Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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Maria |
Granone |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for maintaining the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) FY18 budget at current level of $339 million
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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Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
Jr. |
N/A |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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N/A |
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Maria |
Granone |
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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 TOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support fixing and re-building of National Park System and related infrastructure
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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Stanley E. |
Kolbe |
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Dana M. |
Thompson |
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Granone |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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