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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | One Vectren Square |
Address2 | 211 N.W. Riverside Drive |
City | Evansville |
State | IN |
Zip Code | 47708 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400489402-12
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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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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: Michael Roeder, Director of Government 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion.
HR 3082, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011; maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill.
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.
HR 3082 (Amendment No. 4805), Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2011 (LIHEAP).
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 |
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Roeder |
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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
Promote and 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; S3177, 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 America's 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 363, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act
Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 2766 and S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act
HR 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. 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);
HR 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act;
HR. 5899, A Roadmap for American's Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables)
S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard)
S. 3576, Securing American's 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)
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 |
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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
Promote and 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; Coal Ash issues generally.
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 |
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Roeder |
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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
Promote and 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. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009;
S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act;
H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act;
HR 2165, Bulk Power Protection Act;
S 3480, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010;
S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010;
HR 5548, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010;
HR 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010.
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 |
Michael |
Roeder |
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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 and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: 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 and 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 GAS 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. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill (rail/coal);
S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act;
H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act;
2. 3715, Charging America Forward Act (EV's)
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 |
Michael |
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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. 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, 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.
HR 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);
HR 4210, Storage Act (tax incentives for energy storage);
HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010; (dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives);
HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, (bonus depreciation);
HR 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 Eclectric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; (tax credits for EV's);
Dividend tax rate issues generally;
S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency).
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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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
HR 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; HR 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; HR 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act (carbon, emissions); HR 4934, Maintaining Agency Director on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance);
HJ Res 66, 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;
HJ 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 America's 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";
SJ 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;
Power sector-only climate legislation;
HR 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act;
S 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation;
Climate Change legislation generally.
Ocean policy generally.
S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements);
H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements);
HR 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements).
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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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Dept. of Navy Utility Efficiency Service Contract Contracting Issue
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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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
FCC National Braodband Plan;
HR 5695 , Electric Consumer Right to Know Act;
S 3487, Electric Consumer Right to Know 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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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
HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, (cease & desist market manipulation section).
Transmission siting and permitting issues generally.
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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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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