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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 | 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: Caroline Eliassen |
Date | 1/22/2024 4:16:24 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
Renewable Fuels Standard RVO Annual Rule 2023, 2024, and 2025; Proposed Rule;
Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty, Medium-Duty Vehicles; Proposed Rule;
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles-Phase 3; Proposed Rule;
Midwest Governors RVP Request; Proposed Rule;
S. 785, Consumer Fuel Retailer Choice Act;
H.R. 1608, Consumer Fuel Retailer Choice Act;
H.R. 1435, Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act;
H.R. 1481, CRUDE Act;
Issues pertaining to sustainable aviation fuel in reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration;
H.R. 3337, The Fuels Parity Act;
S. 2707, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retainer Choice Act;
H.R. 6681, Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act;
H.R. 4821, The Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act;
SAF grant program support
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, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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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Guerard |
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Misty |
McGowen |
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Caroline |
Eliassen |
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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
Support for CO2 capture and storage projects, industrial decarbonization, hydrogen hub projects, 45Q tax credit, battery projects;
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act;
H.R. 1155, Keeping Americas Refineries Act;
H.R. 7023, the Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act;
EPA Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the CAA; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Proposed Rule;
S. 1449, RESTART Act;
S. 1456, SPUR Act;
*draft* Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews Act of 2023 (PEER);
Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review;
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2;
Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair;
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems;
Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP);
Waste Emissions Charge Rule;
S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act;
S. 3170, REPAIR Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Small Business Administration (SBA)
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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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
H.R. 515, Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act;
H.R. 2406, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made, and for other purposes;
H.R 976, TCJA Permanency Act;
H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act;
H.R. 2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, Arrington Amendment;
Issues pertaining to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, specifically hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel (40B, 45Z) and electric vehicles (30D, 45X)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Energy - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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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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;
DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation: Disclosure of GHG Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk 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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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
RIN: 2137-AF60, Pipeline Safety - Safety of CO2 Pipelines;
Draft legislation to reauthorize PHMSA;
H.R. 6494, the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023;
Support for offshore oil port permit application
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4470, Protecting and Security Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023;
S. 2178, Protecting and Security Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023
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 |
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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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
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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) |