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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite 1007 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Jackson |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 49201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 9578-12
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6. House ID# 311300000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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 | |
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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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: David G. Mengebier, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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
H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; S.___, "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act of 2009"; H.R.1310, the "Clean Water Protection Act"; H.R.21, the "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction; S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash;
Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues; S.___, "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation"; S.1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009"; H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; Coal Ash issues generally; S.1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act"; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009"; S.1134, "Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009"; S.1502, the "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009";
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
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Amy |
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Kiran |
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Allan |
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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
S.672, the "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act of 2009"; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009"; S.539, "Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act"; S.774, "National Energy Security Act of 2009"; H.R.889, "Save American Energy Act"; H.R.890,"American Renewable Energy Act:"; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; S.949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; H.R.2211, "National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009";
HR 2766 & S 1215, Tracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals 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 |
Amy |
Plaster |
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Kiran |
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Jon |
Allan |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions; H.R.3288, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2010, and for other purposes; H.AMDT.417 to H.R.3246 Amendment expands industry participation in the vehicle research and development program (sec. 101) to include manufacturers of all qualified plug-in electric vehicles;
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
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Amy |
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Kiran |
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Jon |
Allan |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Chemical Security Issues; H.R.2868, "The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act"; H.R.2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009"; H.R.2195, To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes; S.946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009"; S.773, "Cybersecurity Act of 2009"; HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities
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 |
Amy |
Plaster |
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Kiran |
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Allan |
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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
S.661, "Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009"; Transmission siting and permitting generally;
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 |
Amy |
Plaster |
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Kiran |
Crout |
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Jon |
Allan |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Endangered Species issues generally; Coal Ash issues generally; S. 787, the "Clean Water Restoration Act"; H.R. 21, "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Draft Climate Change Bill, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power 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
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Kiran |
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Jon |
Allan |
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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
S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts; H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; S.1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009"; H.R.977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; H.R. 2989, "401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009";
S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives; S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009"; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; H.R.1683, "Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; S.1637, "Expanding Building Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009"; S.1639, "Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009"; S.1643, "Cleaner, Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act"; H.R.3367, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property
S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS 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
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Amy |
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Kiran |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.445, To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment 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
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Kiran |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009"; H.R. 3300, To provide increased transparency and regulatory requirements for the trading of certain derivative financial instruments; S. 672, "Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act."; H.R.2448, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009";
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
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Amy |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.418, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009";
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
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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
H.R.3288, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,2010, and for other purposes; S.1436, An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; Budget Resolution for FY 2010, S Con Res 13 (LIHEAP provisions); HR 3183, Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, FY 2010;
HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
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
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009, House Financial Services Committee Discussion Draft
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
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Financial Regulatory Reform (Industrial Loan Company issues)
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
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following 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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