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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 500 N. Capitol Street, N.W. Suite 200 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Midland |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48674 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12527-12
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6. House ID# 317980000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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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: Chris Prendergast |
Date | 1/19/2024 4:35:41 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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to energy provisions related to climate, carbon, power, fuel and feedstocks.
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act.
H.R. 209, Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023.
H.R. 1058, Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act.
H.R. 1068, Securing Americas Critical Minerals Supply Act.
H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the EPA, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023.
H.R. 4394, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
H.R. 5718, Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023.
S. 452, Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023.
S. 646, Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2023.
S. 1111, A bill to enhance US civil nuclear leadership, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to circular feedstocks and R&D related automative polymers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
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 |
Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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Hicks |
Winters |
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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 and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to ethylene oxide.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to remediation/CERCLA reform.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Superfund tax issues.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to TSCA implementation.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to IRIS program.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the Congressional Chemistry Caucus.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to PFAS. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to advanced manufacturing R&D.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to sustainability.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to microplastics and plastic waste/marine debris, including Save Our Seas.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to recycling and circularity.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the Congressional Recycling Caucus.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to regulatory agenda.
H.R. 1070, To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the EPA, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1152, Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023.
S. 1189, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023.
S. 1194, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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Kari |
Mavian |
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Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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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
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Reauthorization.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to C-UAS/UAS in relation to Homeland Security Committee priorities.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023.
S. 1631, Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023.
S. 2178, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks 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 |
Madeleine |
Colaiezzi |
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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 and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to modifications to the corporate tax rate.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to extension of full expensing for research and development, including but not limited to S.866, American Innovation and Jobs Act.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to extension of sunsetted provisions and technical corrections, including bonus depreciation and EBITDA deductibility of interest expense.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Superfund tax.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Plastic tax.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to taxation and deductibility of corporate interest payments.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to implementation of P.L. 117-169, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Chris |
Prendergast |
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Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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Hicks |
Winters |
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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
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Surface Transportation Boards regulations on reciprocal switching.
Monitor and engage on administrative action related to the rail strike.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to C-UAS/UAS in relation to FAA Reauthorization.
H.R. 1633, RAIL Act.
H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.
S. 576, Railway Safety Act of 2023.
S.1939, FAA Reauthorization 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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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Madeleine |
Colaiezzi |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to pension interest rate stabilization, and longer amortization period for pension losses.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to employer pension system, including electronic disclosure, fair PBGC premiums, and fair tax treatment.
Monitor and engage on federal administrative action related to implementation of the SECURE 2.0 Act changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Chris |
Prendergast |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to International Maritime Organization activities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021.
H.R. 15, Equality Act.
S. 5, Equality Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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Chris |
Prendergast |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the modernization of the trade agenda including Administration and legislative engagement on bilateral, regional and multilateral trade initiatives.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to USMCA implementation including key commitments on regulatory cooperation and customs/trade facilitation.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to China, including 301 tariffs and export controls.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to bilateral dialogues and strategic partnerships (IPEF, TTC, APEP) with key trade partners including, China, India, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Turkey, EU, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.
Monitor sanctions and export control related compliance.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the Supply Chain Executive Order, effective customs, and supply chain management/enforcement.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to global chemical industry efforts to promote WTO reform and modernization, including advancing plurilateral trade negotiations on digital policy, environment/sustainable development and TFA implementation.
Monitor and engage on regulatory issues, including EU and global measures.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
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 |
Lisa |
Schroeter |
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Kari |
Mavian |
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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
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to implementation of and improvements to health reform proposals impacting employer coverage, including surprise billing, drug pricing reform, ERISA preemption, and state waivers.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to opioid addiction relief, including opposition to ESRD offset.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to retiree health.
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 |
Chris |
Prendergast |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action on immigration issues related to H-1B, L, F, STEM OPT, and EAD.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Basel implementation and global plastic agreement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 |
Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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Lisa |
Schroeter |
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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
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to circular solutions in low carbon ecosystems.
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 |
Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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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
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to circular solutions in low carbon ecosystems.
S.749, American Innovation and Jobs 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 |
Colleen |
Litkenhaus |
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Hicks |
Winters |
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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 and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to federal regulation of financial disclosure.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to SEC proposed rules on climate-related disclosures.
Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to SEC proposed rules on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident reporting.
Monitor and engage on regulatory action related to Basel III proposals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Reserve System
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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Chris |
Prendergast |
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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. 5860, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (P.L. 118-15).
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 |
Hicks |
Winters |
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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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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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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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