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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 |
Address2 | Suite 890 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Baltimore |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 21202 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 5233-12
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6. House ID# 351900000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: David Gilbert, Vice President, Federal Affairs |
Date | 10/19/2011 |
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
HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
H.R. 2354, Energy and Water Development and related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 (efficiency, electronic transportation)
H.R.2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
H.R.2584, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
S.1599, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program);
S.1601, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012
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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Gilbert |
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Mathey |
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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. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard
S. 963, Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011(efficiency)
S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011(efficiency)
S. 1321, Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011
H.R.1280, to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries
H.R.2075, to require that spent nuclear fuel be stored in certified dry cask storage
H.R.909, to expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity
H.R. 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
H.R. 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act: Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production.
S. 4, the Make America the Worlds Leader in Clean Energy Act, to promote clean energy
S.109, a bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes.
S. 559, the Securing Americas Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards;
S. 1510, the Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011
H.R.1242 , To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact
H.R.1694, To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster
H.R.2068, To permit a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not timely appointed and confirmed
S.1394, A bill to allow a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue to serve on the Commission if a successor is not appointed and confirmed in a timely manner.
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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Gilbert |
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Mathey |
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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
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act
H.R. 76, Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act
H. R. 668, SHIELD Act
H. R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act
S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act
S. 1342, to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense of the U.S. against cybersecurity and other threats and vulnerabilities
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 |
David |
Gilbert |
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Mathey |
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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. 89 and S.164, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011(3% withholding)
H.R. 674, To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding(3% withholding)
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 |
David |
Gilbert |
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Mathey |
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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
S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011
S.49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act
Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives.
H.R. 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas
vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act)
H.R.2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
H.R.2937, Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011
S. 948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011
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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Gilbert |
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Mathey |
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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
H.R. 607, Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act
S. 28, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
S. 911, Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communication Through Reform, Utilization and Modernization Act (SEPCTRU
M Act)
S.1029, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW)
S. 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA)
House Energy and Commerce Committee Public Safety Broadband Network Bill (no bill #)
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 |
David |
Gilbert |
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Mathey |
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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
H.R. 1573, to facilitate implementation of Title VII of Didd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act to delay by 18months implementation(over-the-counter derivatives)
H.R. 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (over-the-counter derivatives)
H.R. 1840, to improve consideration by the Cmmodity Futures Trading Commission of the coasts and benefits of it regs. and orders
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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Gilbert |
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Mathey |
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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
H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011(as it relates to EPA regulations)
H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act
H.R. 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations
H.R. 199, the Protect Americas Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011, to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act
H.R. 750, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act, to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law
H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act
H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act
H.R. 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act
H.R. 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act
H.R. 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency
H.R. 1872, the Employment Protection Act, to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions
H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards
S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act, to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners
S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act, to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases
S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act, to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act
S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act
S. 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations
S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011, to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment
S. 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act
S. 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011(energy, CES, CCS)
S. 1292, the Employment Protection Act, to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions
Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making
Waters of the U.S. draft guidance
Coal Ash issues generally
H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
H.R.2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011
H.R. 2891, America's Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
S.1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT
S. 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance
S. 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011
S.J. Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
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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Gilbert |
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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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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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