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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 830 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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City | Minneapolis |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55102 |
Country | USA |
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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) |
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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
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Signature | Digitally Signed By: John A. O'Donnell, Director, Federal Affairs |
Date | 01/20/2011 |
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
Clean Water Act jurisdictional Issues, generally;
Ocean policy generally;
Power-Sector Only Climate, generally;
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act;
Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making
H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases;
H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions);
H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance);
H.J.Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009;
S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002;
S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (Global climate);
S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act (GHG's);
S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act (climate change, energy efficiency);
S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 (climate offsets);
S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009;
S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 (climate change);
S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act;
S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010;
S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions);
S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act, (SEC climate change guidance);
S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term renewable biomass;
S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule;
S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010";
Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy (American Power Act) (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development);
Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector;
H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act;
S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;
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 |
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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
Coal Ash issues generally;
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers addressed in:
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act;
S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, to establish a program to regulate the entry of fossil carbon into commerce in the United States to promote clean energy jobs and economic growth and avoid dangerous interference with the climate of the Earth, and for other purposes. ;
S.1933, A bill to establish an integrated Federal program that protects, restores, and conserves natural resources by responding to the threats and effects of climate change, and for other purposes.
S.3633, A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve a provision relating to Federal procurement of recycled materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
S.2835, A bill to reduce global warming pollution through international climate finance, investment, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
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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, generally;
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009";
S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act";
S.3480, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010";
S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010";
H.R.5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010";
H.R.5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010".
Promote & protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation
HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation.
S.1261, A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents, and for other purposes.
H.R.3174, To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions.
H.R.2868, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.
H.R.4061, To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
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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
Corporate Taxation, generally;
Dividend tax rate issues generally;
H.R. 4149, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit);
S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act", (Tax credits for EV's);
S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency);
S. 1091, STORAGE Act (tax incentives for energy storage);
H.R. 4210, STORAGE Act (tax incentives for energy storage);
H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, (dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives);
H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation)
H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief);
S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief);
S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's);
S. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010", (tax credits for EV's);
S.3793, "Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010", (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency).
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in Public Law # 111-312/ HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010;
Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property;
Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in:
S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of efficient natural gas technologies
S 1408, HR 1835, S. 3815 Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act);
S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities;
S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill" (rail/coal);
S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
S.3715, "Charging America Forward Act" (EV's);
S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010
S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010
HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006
HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes
HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute Discovery of Condition for an operator
Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in:
S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT AS Act)
S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel
S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles
HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies
S.774, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by diversifying energy sources for onroad transport, increasing the supply of energy resources, and strengthening energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.
H.R.2355, To establish a National Goods Movement Improvement Fund to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the movement of goods, mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods, and enhance the security of transported goods.
H.R.3447, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to implement on-going appropriations for withdrawals from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transmission sitting and permitting, generally; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (cease & desist market manipulation section).
S.661, A bill to strengthen American manufacturing through improved industrial energy efficiency, and for other purposes.
S.1462, energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes.
S.2857, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the qualifying advanced energy project credit.
FCC National Broadband Plan, cyber security issues;
H.R. 5696, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act," cyber security issues;
S. 3487, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act," cyber security issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Energy Legislation, generally;
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act", (climate change, RES, energy efficiency);
H.R. 4785, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act";
S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act";
S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES;
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (RES, transmission, efficiency);
S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 (renewable);
Graham draft clean energy standard legislation;
S. 3464, "Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010" (comprehensive energy bill).
H.R. 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act;
H.R. 5899, A Roadmap for Americas Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables);
S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard);
S. 3576, Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS);
S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewables);
S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency);
S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard);
S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority);
S.3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act, (Efficiency)
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in:
S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010
S 3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010
S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
S 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act
S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act
S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act
HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act
S 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act
Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in:
HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
H.R.5866, To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes.
S.2776, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create the right business environment for doubling production of clean nuclear energy and other clean energy and to create mini-Manhattan projects for clean energy research and development.
S.3464, Title: A bill to establish an energy and climate policy framework to reach measurable gains in reducing dependence on foreign oil, saving Americans money, improving energy security, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
S.807, A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes.
S.531. A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes.
S.949, A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, to provide additional options for deploying energy technologies, and for other purposes.
H.R.515, To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
S.232, A bill to prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
S.1061, A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund and to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide a plan for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings.
S. 861, A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require the President to certify that the Yucca Mountain site remains the designated site for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes.
H.R.3385. To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.
H.R.3448, To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.
H.R.3598, To ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and water resources.
H.R.5156, To provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services.
S.3535, A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting the production of natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy, and for other purposes
S.3233, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes
H.R.5068, To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to barter, transfer, or sell surplus uranium from the inventory of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes
H.R.5088, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States
S.3322, A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes
S.3618, A bill to further enable a nuclear renaissance in the United States to improve energy security, reduce future pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provide large, reliable sources of electricity, and create thousands of high-quality jobs for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), White House Office, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
H.R. 3082 (Amendment No. 4805), Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2011 (LIHEAP);
HR 4554, LIHEAP funding provisions;
Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles
HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies
LIHEAP Provisions in:
H.CON.RES.281, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2020;
S.CON.RES.60, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
H.R.2454
Title: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.
Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (introduced 5/15/2009)
H.R.2998
Title: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (introduced 6/23/2009)
H.R.5136
Title: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (by request) (introduced 4/26/2010)
S.1733
Title: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/30/2009)
H.R.5866
Title: Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 2010
Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] (introduced 7/27/2010)
S.3635
Title: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011
Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 7/22/2010)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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15. General issue area code CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes S.3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (Over-The-Counter derivatives);
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act", (Over-The-Counter derivatives).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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