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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 325 7th Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 225 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Waltham |
State | MA |
Zip Code | 02457 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 29117-12
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6. House ID# 312810000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: Richard A. Carter, Vice President, Federal Government Relations |
Date | 10/20/2010 |
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
Green jobs, battery manufacturing and related tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus depreciation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies);
NY/Rockaways Natural Gas Pipeline Projects;
New York and New England energy infrastructure, electric and natural gas transmissions, and gas supply;
NY and New England clean heat and power projects, natural gas-fueled vehicle projects, school energy efficiency projects, Long Island generation repowering, and other energy and efficiency initiatives;
LIHEAP funding, including S. 3686, Depts. of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2011, FY 2011 Budget Resolution (House Con. Res. 281 and Senate Con. Res. 60), H.R. 4554, Energy Assistance for American Families Act, and related legislation;
S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights of 2009, provisions related to corporate governance and shareholders interests;
H.R. 1622, S. 1350, provisions related to research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies;
H.R. 5696/S. 3487, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act, provisions related to electric utilities;
S. 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S. 3824, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010, H.R. 6295, Pipeline Safety and Community Empowerment Act of 2010;
H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, provisions related to LIHEAP funding.
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 |
Richard A. |
Carter |
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Lucey |
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Sr. Legislative Asst., Hon. Jim McGovern |
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John |
Lucey |
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Legislative Asst., Hon. Jim McGovern |
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John |
Lucey |
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District Rep., Hon. Jim McGovern |
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Nelson |
Perez |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation;
Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205),
American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act, H.R. 4339, H.R. 445, H.R. 1742, S. 271, S. 774, and related legislation;
Natural gas production incentives and restrictions;
Comprehensive climate change/greenhouse gas/cap and trade/renewable energy/energy efficiency legislation, including: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Waxman-Markey), H.R. 2454 and related legislation including H.R. 589, H.R. 590, H.R. 889, H.R. 890, H.R. 1689, H.R. 1759, H.R. 1862, H.R. 2211, H.R. 2998; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation; Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Kerry-Boxer), S. 1733, Kerry-Graham-Lieberman climate legislation framework, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (Cantwell-Collins), S. 2877, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 (Carper-Alexander), S. 2995, The American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman discussion draft), Graham "clean energy standard" proposal, S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act, and related legislation (provisions related to cap and trade programs, allowance allocation and timetable (both economy-wide and power sector), renewable portfolio standards, transmission planning, siting authority and cost allocation, regulation of derivative trading, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency and industrial efficiency, electric and gas utilities, smart grid advancement, and incentives for clean energy technology);
S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act, S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act;
S. 679, The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2009;
S. 1643, Cleaner Secure, and Affordable Thermal Energy Act;
Renewable gas legislation, including H.R. 1158, S. 306, and related legislation;
S. 1801/H.R. 3431, The Streamline Alternative Fuel Conversions Act, provisions related to natural gas vehicles;
S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act, provisions related to climate adaptations;
S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009, provisions related to climate offsets;
S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act, provisions related to international climate policy and assistance;
S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009, provisions related to carbon capture technology prizes;
S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act);
H.R. 5476/S. 3079, The BuildingStar Efficiency Act of 2010, S. 3177/H.Res. 1329/H.R. 5019, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3434, The HomeStar Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, S. 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 (provisions regarding the HomeStar Rebate Program and other energy efficiency mechanisms);
S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010;
S.3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; H.R. 5442, Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, and related legislation (provisions related to electric and natural gas vehicles);
Environmental Protection Agency Clear Air Act and Clean Water Act current and proposed regulations, including ozone and particulate matter transport rule.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Richard A. |
Carter |
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Lucey |
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Sr. Legislative Asst., Hon. Jim McGovern |
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Nelson |
Perez |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
Implementation of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Stimulus), P.L. 111-5 (provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including tax incentives for energy infrastructure (including bonus deprecation, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies));
American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010/American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Tax Extenders), H.R. 4213 (P.L. 111-205), provisions related to natural gas vehicle incentives;
S. 320, including smart meter accelerated depreciation and related provisions;
Tax provisions related to electric and gas utilities, including S. 1637, S. 1639, and related legislation regarding tax incentives for energy infrastructure, efficiency, smart meters, wind, solar, and other technologies;
S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 and related tax legislation, provisions related to capital gains and dividend tax treatment in budget resolution;
Natural gas, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, including S.1350, The Fueling America Act, H.R. 455, H.R. 1792, H.R. 1835, S. 271, S. 774, S. 1408, H.R. 3367, H.R. 445 and related legislation;
S. 1643 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives encouraging installation of natural gas technologies;
S. 306/H.R. 1158 and related legislation, provisions related to incentives supporting biogas production;
Legislative proposal to provide for additional stimulus funding, provisions related to bonus depreciation for energy projects;
H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009, provisions related to timing of pension liability;
H.R. 4411, provisions related to depreciation schedules of utility property;
S. 1408, H.R. 1835, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS Act), S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010;
H.R. 4149, provisions related to renewable integration credit;
S. 567, provisions related to the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates;
S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, S. 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act of 2010, H.R. 5893, Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010; Domestic Manufacturing and Energy Jobs Act of 2010 (House discussion draft), provisions related to energy industry;
Budget Resolution FY 2010/S. Con. Res. 13, provisions related to dividend tax rates;
S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualifies hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, provisions related to tax credits.
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 |
Richard A. |
Carter |
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Lucey |
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Sr. Legislative Asst., Hon. Jim McGovern |
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Nelson |
Perez |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 4173 (P.L. 111-203), Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act (Conference Report), H.R. 4173, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, H.R. 977, and Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, S. 447, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009, H.R. 3795, potential Lincoln-Chambliss derivatives proposal and related legislation including S. 221, H.R. 3300, and S. 272 (provisions
related to regulation of energy derivative trading including end-user exemptionexemption and FERC/CFTC authority);
Implementation of Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank, P.L. 111-203) (derivatives end-user and corporate governance regulation).
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 |
Richard A. |
Carter |
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Lucey |
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Sr. Legislative Asst., Hon. Jim McGovern |
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Nelson |
Perez |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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
American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (Bingaman-Murkowski), S. 1462, S. 433, S. 531, S. 539, S. 548, S. 598, S. 661, S. 774, S. 807, S. 949, S. 967, S. 1013, and related legislation including S. 778, S. 921, S. 1391, S. 1438, S. 1494, H.R. 266, H.R. 1131, H.R. 1174, H.R. 1910, H.R. 2200, H.R. 2868, H.R. 3293, H.R. 4061, H.R. 4057, provisions related to cybersecurity cost recovery;
S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009, H.R. 2195/S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009, S. 3480/H.R. 5548, The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (Lieberman-Collins-Carper), S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 (Bond-Hatch), provisions related to cybersecurity;
H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act, provisions affecting utilities;
H.R. 2165, Bulk Power System Protection Act;
S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act;
H.R. 2477, provisions related to DHS Secretary authority to regulate chemical facilities;
H.R. 5026, The GRID 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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Richard A. |
Carter |
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Lucey |
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Sr. Legislative Asst., Hon. Jim McGovern |
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Nelson |
Perez |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
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