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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1150N |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Houston |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 77042 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400933699-12
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6. House ID# 420460000
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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: Caroline Eliassen |
Date | 4/20/2022 10:07:23 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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Renewable Fuels Standard RVO Annual Rules 2020, 2021 and 2022;
Issues pertaining to Renewable Fuels Standard set rulemakings;
Issue pertaining to EPA's proposed RFS Small Refinery Exemption Decision;
Issues related to Renewable Diesel / Biomass-based Diesel;
The CLEAN Future Act, Title IV;
Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act;
S.3752 - American Energy Independence From Russia Act;
S.4038 - Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Parity Act of 2022
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 |
Richard |
Guerard |
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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
Draft infrastructure cybersecurity legislation;
H.R. 3243 - The Pipeline Security Act;
H.R. 3078 - the "Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act";
TSA Security Directive Pipeline 2021-02;
TSA Security Directive Pipeline 2021-01;
H.R. 6084 - Energy Product Reliability Act;
S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting 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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Misty |
McGowen |
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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
Public Law No: 116-260 - Division R - PIPES Act Implementation; Sec. 104 Advancement of new pipeline safety technologies and approaches;
87 FR 5939 - Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Safety Enhancement Programs
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 |
Misty |
McGowen |
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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. 3118 - Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act;
S. 3111 - Hydrogen for Ports Act;
S. 3112 - Hydrogen for Industry Act;
Public Law No: 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Implementation including: Title III - Fuels and Technology Infrastructure Investments;
H.R. 6562, the CLEAR Act;
Draft pore space legislation;
Support for CO2 capture and storage projects, hydrogen hub projects, and 45Q tax credit
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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 |
Misty |
McGowen |
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Caroline |
Eliassen |
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EA/Scheduler, Office of Rep. Ernie Fletcher;
Intern, Office of Rep. Barbara Cubin |
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Richard |
Guerard |
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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
S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act;
S.1608 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act;
H.R.3440 - Sustainable Skies Act;
S.1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act of 2021;
H.R.5371 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act;
H.R.3272 - Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and Alternative Fuels Extension Act of 2021;
H.R.3472 - Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021;
S. 1806 - Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021;
The Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act;
H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Sec. 80201 - Extension and Modification of Certain Superfund Excise Taxes;
H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, Subtitle G - Green Energy and Subtitle I - Responsibly Funding Our Priorities;
Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (discussion draft);
Last-in, First-out LIFO accounting method (no formal legislation);
General Explanation of the Administrations Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Proposals
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Richard |
Guerard |
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Caroline |
Eliassen |
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EA/Scheduler, Office of Rep. Ernie Fletcher;
Intern, Office of Rep. Barbara Cubin |
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Misty |
McGowen |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors Proposed Rule
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
Richard |
Guerard |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.3757 - Ban Russian Energy Imports Act;
H.R.7108 - Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act;
H.R.6968 - Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act;
Executive Order 14066 - Prohibiting Certain Imports and New Investments With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Efforts To Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Richard |
Guerard |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocacy for Visitor Visa
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Misty |
McGowen |
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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
H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 - Disaster Assistance Appropriations for Hurricane Relief
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Misty |
McGowen |
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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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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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