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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1825 Eye St., NW |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12208-1662
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6. House ID# 317370100
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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 | 07/11/2014 |
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: L. Andrew Zausner, Partner |
Date | 07/11/2014 |
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
Monitor appropriations related to the coal industry and energy policy.
Monitor legislative and administrative action on issue of coal royalties.
Monitor passage of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (PL113-76).
H.R. 2467, Abandoned Mine Lands Cleanup and Taxpayer Fairness Act.
H. R. 2918, Coal Healthcare and Pensions Protection Act of 2013.
S.332, Climate Protection Act. 2013.
Draft, House Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015.
Draft, Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2015.
Draft, House Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2015.
Draft, Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2015.
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 |
Rob |
Mangas |
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Tim |
Hutchinson |
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J. Dennis |
Hastert |
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K. Laurie |
McKay |
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Katie |
Reed |
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Pete |
Hoekstra |
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Allison |
Schwartz |
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Albert |
Wynn |
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Rusty |
Mathews |
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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
Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal fired electric generation.
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy policy and the coal industry.
H.R. 1569, Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, 2013.
HConRes24, Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
SConRes 4, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States.
H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act.
S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act.
S. 2152, ACCTION Act of 2014.
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 |
Rob |
Mangas |
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Tim |
Hutchinson |
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J. Dennis |
Hastert |
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K. Laurie |
McKay |
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Katie |
Reed |
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Pete |
Hoekstra |
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Allison |
Schwartz |
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Albert |
Wynn |
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Rusty |
Mathews |
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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
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Boilers.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants and section III(d) guidelines for existing plants.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and section III(d) guidelines for existing plants.
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to global warming and climate change, including administrative action regarding the social cost of carbon (SCC) calculations.
Monitor all administrative action at EPA related to coal fired electric generation.
Monitor administrative action related to the lease extension of the Navajo Generating Station.
Monitor legislative and administrative action on issue of coal royalties.
Monitor federal and legislative activity related to the 2008 Stream Buffer Zone Rule re-write.
H.R. 367, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013.
S. 15, Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013.
H.R. 1104, Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2013.
H.R. 1287, Sound Science Act of 2013.
H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013.
S. 1363, Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013.
H.R. 1593, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013.
S. 714, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013.
H.R. 1829, Coal Job Protection Act of 2013.
H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013.
H.R. 2824, Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America.
H.R. 2886, Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013.
H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act.
S. 1905, Electricity Security and Affordability Act.
H.J.Res 64, Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units."
H.Con.Res 57, Expressing the opposition of the Congress to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants.
S.332, Climate Protection Act, 2013.
S. 1514, Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013.
S. 2152, ACCTION Act of 2014.
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 |
Rob |
Mangas |
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Tim |
Hutchinson |
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J. Dennis |
Hastert |
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K. Laurie |
McKay |
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Katie |
Reed |
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Pete |
Hoekstra |
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Allison |
Schwartz |
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Albert |
Wynn |
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Rusty |
Mathews |
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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
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to energy tax credits.
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to a carbon tax.
HConRes8, Expressing the opposition of Congress to Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation.
H.R. 1569, Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate, 2013.
SConRes 4, A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States.
S. 1324, National Energy Tax Repeal 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 |
Rob |
Mangas |
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Tim |
Hutchinson |
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J. Dennis |
Hastert |
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K. Laurie |
McKay |
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Katie |
Reed |
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Pete |
Hoekstra |
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Allison |
Schwartz |
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Albert |
Wynn |
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Rusty |
Mathews |
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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
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to mine safety and pension reform.
H.R. 488, To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified states and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.
S. 222, A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified states and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation projects.
H.R. 691, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust and Fires Act of 2013.
H.R. 980, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2013.
S. 468, Coal Accountability and Retired Employee (CARE) Act of 2013.
H.R.1373, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2013.
S. 805, Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2013.
H.R. 1903, To direct that certain coal mine safety grant funds be directed to study the prevention and treatment of Black Lung Disease.
H.R. 2627, Caring for Coal Miners Act.
H.R. 2918, Coal Healthcare and Pensions Protection Act of 2013.
S. 1416, Black Lung Health Improvements Act of 2013.
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 |
Rob |
Mangas |
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Tim |
Hutchinson |
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J. Dennis |
Hastert |
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K. Laurie |
McKay |
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Katie |
Reed |
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Pete |
Hoekstra |
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Allison |
Schwartz |
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Albert |
Wynn |
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Rusty |
Mathews |
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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
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to over-the-counter derivatives.
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 |
Rob |
Mangas |
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Tim |
Hutchinson |
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J. Dennis |
Hastert |
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K. Laurie |
McKy |
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Katie |
Reed |
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Pete |
Hoekstra |
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Allison |
Schwartz |
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Albert |
Wynn |
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Rusty |
Mathews |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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