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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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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28242-12
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6. House ID# 324480000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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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: Erik Milito |
Date | 12/9/2020 10:30:39 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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
OCS EIS/EA BOEM 2020-025--Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Vineyard--Timely conclusion of EIS process and opposition to wider transit lanes through wind energy areas.
CEQ-2019-0003--Update to the Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act--Implementation of NEPA and reform of NEPA
BSEE-2018-0002 190E1700D2 ET1SF0000.EAQ000 EEEE500000--Well Control Rule--Opposed efforts to alter the final rule
HR 7608--Appropriations "Minibus"--Discussed Division C related to offshore oil and gas and NEPA reform
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), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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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England |
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Erik |
Milito |
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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
1010-AE04 and 1010-AE07--Rulemaking to Remove Unsolicited Lease Requests From the Offshore Wind Energy Leasing Process and The proposed rule is in response to the evolution of the offshore renewable energy program and stakeholder request and petition to remove unsolicited lease requests from the offshore renewable energy leasing processes, as described in Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) existing regulations at 30 CFR part 585.--Requested information on content and status
S4041, HR 7579--SAVE Jobs Act--Language regarding oil and gas regulatory flexibility in particular.
FY 2021 Appropriations- Commerce, Justice, Science and Interior, Environment and Related Agencies--Funding for Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's renewables programs, National Marine Fisheries Service, language regarding oil and gas development in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, wind energy policy language
HR 6395, S 4049--National Defense Authorization Act--In House Measure, Amendment 151 with language to extend moratorium in Eastern Gulf of Mexico on oil and gas leasing and alter rules on Well Control. In Senate, Amendment 1896 to extend moratorium in Eastern Gulf of Mexico.
BOEM 2018-0033--Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention Rule--Advocated for timely finalization
S 3485--OFFSHORE Act--Discussion of revenue sharing for offshore wind
Hypothetical future COVID relief legislation--Additional funding for offshore wind programs at the Department of Interior and Department of Commerce (BOEM and NMFS), Support relief for oil and gas operators including royalty relief, extensions of Suspensions of Operations, Suspensions of Production, and initial base lease terms, support offshore wind relief in the form of flexibility on the Investment Tax Credit, Support additional flexibility on "idle iron" for purposes of renewable energy, support inclusion of the Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act, need for liability protection for businesses
General access to leasing and permitting for offshore energy, including offshore wind, offshore oil and gas, and critical minerals, including discussion of impacts on national security, energy prices, the environment
IPD No: 2013-07--"Rigs to Reefs" Policy--Talked with House member about rigs-to-reefs and general decommissioning rule. Included possible federal assistance to encourage further efforts related to rigs-to-reefs.
S. 2418--COASTAL Act--Passage of bill on revenue sharing for offshore energy
Memoranda on theWithdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Leasing Disposition--Executive withdrawal of acreage as it impacts offshore oil, gas, and wind energy
Support for the International Development Finance Corp or other agencies in regards to critical minerals mining by domestic corporations.
Discussed draft Oceans Climate bill with House offices, including specific provisions such as : Issues included Essential Fish Habitat, speed rules for boats, offshore oil and gas leasing, and mentioned Jones Act compliance issues.
S 2657--The American Energy Innovation Act--Potential amendments related to offshore oil and gas leasing and permitting
Reporting of health and safety regarding COVID-19 from offshore energy companies--Marine vessel speed limitations and emissions requirements and offshore wind energy targets
FPR-2017-9234, a Biological Opinion on the Federally Regulated Oil and Gas Program Activities in the Gulf of Mexico
Seismic exploration for natural resources in the Atlantic Ocean.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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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England |
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Erik |
Milito |
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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
Hypothetical executive action related to the Investment Tax Credit for offshore wind--Alteration of "continuous effort" rules and/or extension of Investment Tax Credit "safe harbor" for wind projects in 2016-2020 vintage.
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), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Erik |
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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
Hypothetical executive action or legislation related to oil and gas--Support granting of royalty relief and extensions of Suspension of Production, Suspension of Operations and initial lease terms for offshore oil and gas
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Erik |
Milito |
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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
Various efforts to consider the Jones Act's applicability to offshore wind, including as considered in HR 3409, the Coast Guard Authorization Act--Discussed need for cooperation on issues around implementation of the Jones 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
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Erik |
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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
HR 4447--The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act--Sections related to environmental justice and citizen lawsuits.
HR 2986--BEST Act
HR 3306/6097--Nuclear Energy Leadership Act
HR 3597--Solar Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
HR 3607--Fossil Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
HR 3609--Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
HR 6084--Water Power Research and Development Act
HR 4091--ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2019
HR 4230--CIT Act of 2019
HR 5374--Advanced Geothermal Research and Development Act of 2019
HR 5428--Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2020
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Erik |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Organized labor and domestic manufacturing of energy project components
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
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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
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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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