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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 4 Waterway Square Place |
Address2 | Suite 100 |
City | The Woodlands |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 77380 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401103805-12
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6. House ID# 430510001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Brook A. Simmons, Government Affairs Manager |
Date | 10/20/2015 1:43:14 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Senate Energy and Water Development Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations Bill
Issues related to ozone regulation in FY16 Interior-EPA appropriations legislation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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Legislative Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Communications Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Press Secretary; United States Representative Ed Whitfield; and Deputy Press Secretary, United States Senator Don Nickles |
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
New Source Performance Standards and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
H.R.1388/S.751, Clean Air Strong Economies (CASE) Act
Issues related to EPA ozone standard and National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Issues related to the Clean Air Act and implementation of the Clean Air Act
EPA study on relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water
Issues related to methane emissions from the natural gas industry, President's Climate Action Plan and related forthcoming proposals to reduce methane emissions
Issues related to the EPA ANPRM on Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Mixtures and Toxic Substances Control Act section 8(a) and/or section 8(d)
Issues related to BLM rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands
H.R.1482/S.785, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act of 2015
S.828, Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act
H.R.1647/S.15, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Security Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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Legislative Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Communications Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Press Secretary; United States Representative Ed Whitfield; and Deputy Press Secretary, United States Senator Don Nickles |
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
Liquefied natural gas export policy
H.R.161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act
H.R.1616/S.411, Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act
H.R.1487/S.79, American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014
H.R.89, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act
H.R.287, American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances Liquefied Natural Gas Act
H.R.3301/S.2823, North American Energy Infrastructure Act
H.R.531/S.33, Liquefied Natural Gas Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act
S.720, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015
H.R.2295, National Energy Security Corridors Act
H.R 702, Legislation removing restrictions on the export of crude oil
S. 1312, Energy Supply and Distribution Act of 2015 (crude oil exports)
S. 1146, To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land
S. 1228, The North American Infrastructure Act
S.1237, A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to limit the authority of the Secretary of Energy to approve certain proposals relating to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals
S. 1210, the Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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Legislative Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Communications Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Press Secretary; United States Representative Ed Whitfield; and Deputy Press Secretary, United States Senator Don Nickles |
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
EPA proposed rule on methane, Department of the Interior proposed regulations on hydraulic fracturing operations on federal lands.
Issues related to proposed New Source Performance Standards under Sections 111(b) of the Clean Air Act
Issues related to the Clean Air Act and implementation of the Clean Air Act
EPA study on relationship between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water
S.828, Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act
H.R.1388/S. 751, Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act
Issues related to 111(d) existing source proposed rule
Issues related to EPA ozone standard and National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Issues related to the EPA ANPRM on Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Mixtures and Toxic Substances Control Act section 8(a) and/or section 8(d)
Issues related to BLM rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands
H.R.1647/S. 15, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Security Act
Issues related to ozone regulation in FY16 Interior-Appropriations legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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Legislative Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Communications Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Press Secretary; United States Representative Ed Whitfield; and Deputy Press Secretary, United States Senator Don Nickles |
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
Opportunities for liquefied natural gas infrastructure to support marine applications
Issues related to Reauthorization of Highway Trust Fund
Natural gas production and use-related topics, Congressional oversight of federal agencies and legislation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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Legislative Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Communications Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Press Secretary; United States Representative Ed Whitfield; and Deputy Press Secretary, United States Senator Don Nickles |
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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
No lobbying activity.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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Legislative Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Communications Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Press Secretary; United States Representative Ed Whitfield; and Deputy Press Secretary, United States Senator Don Nickles |
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
H.R. 2728, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act;
Issues related to accessing domestic supplies of natural gas
Issues regarding permitting of drilling activities on federal onshore lands
Issues related to BLM rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands
H.R.1616/S.411, Natural Gas Gathering Enhancement Act
S. 828, Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act
H.R.1482/S. 785, The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
Issues related to Sage Grouse and Endangered Species Act
H.R.1647/S. 15, Protecting States Rights to Promote American Security Act
H.R. 2295, Energy Security Corridors Act
S. 1146-to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way on federal land
Federal energy policy related to BLM Oil and gas lease permit programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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Legislative Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Communications Director, United States Senator Don Nickles; Press Secretary; United States Representative Ed Whitfield; and Deputy Press Secretary, United States Senator Don Nickles |
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
Issues relating to modifying the alternative fuel tax credit for liquefied natural gas
Issues related to treatment of ordinary and necessary business expenses
Issues related to Reauthorization of Highway Trust Fund
S. 1647, The "Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act" (DRIVE).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brook A. |
Simmons |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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