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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue |
Address2 | SUITE 320 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | San Diego |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 92101 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 30507-12
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6. House ID# 321710000
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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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Lisa Alexander |
Date | 4/19/2023 10:08:05 AM |
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
Appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Appropriations for research and development on natural gas vehicles technologies and related refueling infrastructure
General discussions regarding energy storage and research and development
General discussions regarding federal funding for hydrogen projects and research & development
General discussions regarding carbon capture, utilization, and storage
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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
General discussions regarding capture and use of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions
General discussions regarding reducing fugitive methane emissions
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Melissa |
Simpson |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources |
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Brian |
Kelly |
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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
General discussions regarding cyber incident reporting and data breach notifications
General discussions regarding pipeline security and cybersecurity
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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
General discussions regarding taxation of domestic companies with foreign assets and income
General discussions regarding tax credits for electric vehicles, energy storage, natural gas vehicles, natural gas fueling infrastructure, and natural gas used as a vehicle fuel
General discussions regarding tax credits for carbon capture, usage, transportation and storage
General discussions regarding the tax treatment of federal grants
General discussions regarding tax credits for hydrogen production
General discussions regarding the tax treatment of research and development costs
Implementation and rulemaking processes for the 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, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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
General discussions regarding use of renewable natural gas and hydrogen in natural gas pipelines
General discussions regarding incentives for natural gas vehicles, fueling infrastructure, and natural gas as a vehicle fuel
General discussions regarding electric vehicle transportation and related infrastructure
General discussions regarding energy storage
General discussions regarding safety standards for natural gas infrastructure
General discussions regarding programs for carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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
Generally promote and protect the interests of natural gas and electric services and energy infrastructure companies
Issues related to permitting reform
General discussions about the federal jurisdiction over hydrogen infrastructure
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Brian |
Kelly |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Melissa |
Simpson |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources |
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William |
Lansinger |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions regarding wildfire protection and response
General discussions regarding vegetation management as a tool to reduce wildfire risk
General discussions regarding pipeline and energy infrastructure permitting and siting matters
General discussions regarding cross-border pipeline permitting processes
General discussions regarding energy markets
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Forest Service
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Brian |
Kelly |
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Melissa |
Simpson |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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William |
Lansinger |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions regarding proposals pertaining to permitting of natural gas infrastructure
General discussions regarding proposals regarding emissions from natural gas transmission and distribution infrastructure
General discussions regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG)
General discussions regarding natural gas storage
General discussions regarding energy efficiency
General discussions regarding energy usage in federal buildings and at federally owned and operated facilities
General discussions regarding policies supporting renewable natural gas and other forms of biogas
General discussions regarding policies to promote research into and development of hydrogen as a fuel source
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Brian |
Kelly |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Melissa |
Simpson |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources |
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William |
Lansinger |
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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
General discussions regarding proposals related to energy exports
General discussions regarding changes to cross-border energy transmission permitting
General discussions regarding North American energy sector
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Brian |
Kelly |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Melissa |
Simpson |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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
General discussions regarding issues affecting electric and natural gas utilities
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 |
Allison |
Hull |
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Tyler |
Lawrence |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions regarding middle-mile broadband infrastructure
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Allison |
Hull |
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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
General discussions regarding proposals aimed at improving environmental, social, and governance reporting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Melissa |
Simpson |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Allison |
Hull |
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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
General discussions regarding improving transparency in disclosures by publicly traded companies
General discussions regarding improving measurement and reporting of climate-related financial risks
General discussions regarding improving reporting of environmental, social and governance by publicly traded companies
General discussions regarding shareholder proposal rules
General discussions regarding keeping investors better informed
General discussions regarding increasing diversity in corporate governance
General discussions in support of science-based climate policies
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 |
Tyler |
Lawrence |
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Allison |
Hull |
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Melissa |
Simpson |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources |
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Alexa |
Turner |
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy |
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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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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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?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |