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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 400 NORTH CAPITOL STREET, NW |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2445-12
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6. House ID# 310160000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Michael Murray |
Date | 1/20/2023 4:35:13 PM |
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
S. 3118 Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act - Sections pertaining to natural gas pipeline retrofits, hydrogen transportation, and storage in existing natural gas infrastructure.
S. Con.Res.5 Budget Reconciliation - Issues pertaining to Methane Fee, Electric Appliance Rebate and Corporate Tax Rate increase.
H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Energy efficiency and related tax incentives programs
Hydrogen hubs
LIHEAP funding
H.R. 6437/S. 3535. Heating and Cooling Relief Act - LIHEAP modernization legislation.
Energy, Water & Related Agencies Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies.
FY23 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation (House and Senate) - Support supplemental LIHEAP funding.
Appropriations CR LIHEAP; Supplemental and emergency LIHEAP funding for FY23 - Support supplemental LIHEAP funding.
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 |
George |
Lowe |
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Caudill |
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Allison |
Cunningham |
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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
S. 2370 Zero Emissions Homes Act - Advocate for natural gas role in the clean energy future
Repeal of Section 433 - Repeal of Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA)
H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act - Issues related to RNG, hydrogen, and DOE energy grant provisions.
H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of natural gas
H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act - Carbon capture, energy storage and efficiency.
HR 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act - Support for TSA authority over pipeline security
H.R.7962 - To modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards.
H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act - Clean energy tax credits, methane fee, consumer rebate programs.
Clean Energy Standard - Would create incentives for utilities to include more clean energy into their energy supply.
American Jobs Plan - Promotion of the inclusion of natural gas, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas technologies in our nations clean energy future; no legislation introduced.
Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Clean hydrogen technologies and R&D to include end-use applications of hydrogen.
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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Lowe |
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Caudill |
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Allison |
Cunningham |
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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
S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act - Opposed increase in energy costs of customers with no environmental benefits
H.Res. 318 Navigable Waters - Navigable Waters Protection Rule should not be withdrawn or vacated.
Clean Water Act, Nationwide Permit 12- NWP 12 authorizes utility line activities that have minimal impacts on jurisdictional waters under the Clean Water Act.
S. 1475 Livestock Regulatory Protection Act - Bill to prohibit EPA from regulating certain livestock 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 |
George |
Lowe |
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Caudill |
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Allison |
Cunningham |
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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
H.R. 3243 Pipeline Security Act (H.R. 3243) - Codifies TSAs Pipeline Security Section and clarifies TSAs statutory mandate to protect pipeline infrastructure.
H.R. 3078 Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Act- Strengthen the Department of Energys ability to respond to physical and cybersecurity threats to pipelines and LNG facilities
S.2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021- Mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities
H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act- Legislation that would institute a mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities.
S. 2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 - Cyber incident reporting and the impact on critical infrastructure and Gas Utilities
Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Security Language in the National Defense Authorization Act - Legislation that would alter how the federal government treats critical infrastructure security from a siloed industry perspective to a connected multi-industry perspective.
National Data Breach Notification Act Draft - Combatting cybersecurity attacks aimed at stealing or otherwise compromising personal financial data.
Pipeline Security Authorities (CISA-TSA) Legislation Draft - Draft proposed moving pipeline cybersecurity authority from the Transportation Security Administration to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (physical security responsibility would remain at TSA).
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 |
George |
Lowe |
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Caudill |
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Allison |
Cunningham |
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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
Energy Infrastructure Demand Response Act- Inclusion of language that assist natural gas utilities in providing reliable service to customers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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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Caudill |
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Cunningham |
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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
oH.R. 848 GREEN Act - RNG and hydrogen tax credits
oS. 1266 Hydrogen Utilization and Sustainability Act - Hydrogen end use tax credits.
oS. 2475 Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act - Tax credit for the production of clean hydrogen
oInflation Reduction Act:
RNG Investment Tax Credit
Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
Carbon Capture Use and Sequestration Tax Credit
Nonbusiness energy property credit
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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) |