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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1629 K. Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 300 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Wilmington |
State | MA |
Zip Code | 01887 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400278337-12
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6. House ID# 407060000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: James M. Collura |
Date | 1/19/2024 6:33:11 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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Generally supported federal policies that encourage production, blending, and use of renewable fuels in the residential and commercial heating sector, including the EPA's Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Advocated for changes to the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve under 42 USC 6250a and 6250b that would prohibit fuel released from the reserve to be exported outside of the Northeast, and restoration of the original two-million-barrel storage capacity by repealing 42 USC 6250f. Opposed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to sunset several Energy Star specifications for fuel-fired heating systems. This includes proposals to sunset (1) the ENERGY STAR Version 4.1 Specification for Furnaces as detailed in a May 18, 2023, memorandum to product partners; and (2) the ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Specification for boilers, as detailed in a June 5, 2023, memorandum and discussion document sent to product partners. Expressed concerns with respect to advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on boiler efficiency standards (docket# EERE-2019-BT-STD-0036). Endorsed consumer choice legislation including the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act" (H.R.6192) and "Energy Choice Act" (H.R.6089).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of
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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Collura |
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Staff Assistant, Sen. Judd Gregg, 2003 |
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Sean |
Cota |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocated full funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and opposed any cuts to the program for Fiscal Year 2024.
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 |
Jim |
Collura |
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Staff Assistant, Sen. Judd Gregg, 2003 |
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
Supported the TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act (H.R.6571, S.4298). Generally advocated for legislation to address the ongoing national shortage of commercial vehicle drivers, particularly hazardous materials endorsements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
James |
Collura |
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Staff Assistant, Sen. Judd Gregg, 2003 |
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
Educated members of Congress on the implications of certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act including Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 25C tax incentives for residential energy efficiency improvements; extension of renewable fuel incentives including the biodiesel and renewable diesel blender tax credit under IRC Section 40A; creation of a new tax incentive for sustainable aviation fuels under IRC Section 40B; and the creation of a new clean fuels production credit under IRC Section 45Z (see Pub.L.117-169 Sections 13201,13202, 13203, 13301, 13704, 50121, and 50122).
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 |
Jim |
Collura |
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Staff Assistant, Sen. Judd Gregg, 2003 |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocated generally for the inclusion of policies in the forthcoming 2023 Farm Bill to bolster efforts to decarbonize home heating oil, including proposals to extend the authorization for the National Oilheat Research Alliance (42 U.S.C. 6201), fully authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Higher Blend Infrastructure Incentive Program (7 U.S.C. 8103(i)), and require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct an updated lifecycle analysis of biodiesel.
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 |
Jim |
Collura |
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U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg (2003) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
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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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