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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1399 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 350 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | San Diego |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 92101 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 30507-12
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6. House ID# 321710000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Scott Crider, VP Federal Government Affairs, Sempra Energy |
Date | 07/22/2013 |
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. 933 - FY 2013 appropriations continuing resolution
Amendment to FY 2014 Budget Resolution to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
Amendment to FY 2014 Budget Resolution to change EPA rules implementing the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard
Appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Appropriations for DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.
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 |
Scott |
Crider |
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Tim |
Ransdell |
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Sean |
Mackay |
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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
S. 15 - the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 367- the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS) - all aspects of the bill
S. 1135 & H.R. 1921 - the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC) Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 - all aspects of the 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 |
Sean |
Mackay |
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Tim |
Ransdell |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 677 - Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 634 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013- all aspects of the bill
H.R. 742 - Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2013- all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1003 - a bill to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders- all aspects of the bill
H.R. 992 - Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act- all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1038 - Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013- all aspects of the bill
Draft Bill - Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act- all aspects of the bill
Rules regarding swamp data recordkeeping and responsibility
Rules regarding trade options treatment
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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 |
Tim |
Ransdell |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions re promotion of natural gas and alternative fuels
General discussion of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Exports
S.192 - Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 580 - Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 2471 - Expedite Our Economy Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 580 - Expedited LNG for American Allies Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1189 - American Natural Gas Security and Consumer Protection Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1191 - Keep American Natural Gas Here Act - all aspects of the bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC),
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 |
Scott |
Crider |
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Tim |
Ransdell |
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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 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 624 - CISPA - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
Energy Issues in Mexico
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Sean |
Mackay |
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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
General discussion of tax reform to a territorial system
General discussion renewable energy tax credits (PTC, ITC, Section 1603 Grants)
General discussion inclusion of renewables in MLPs
S. 570 - Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1 - Tax Reform
H.R. 1465 - Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 259 - Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1524 - Create Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs in America Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 860 - Biogas Investment Tax Credit Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 2502 - ITC Commence Construction - all aspects of the bill
S. 332 - the Climate Protection Act - all aspects of the bill
S. 307 - Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act - all aspects of the bill
S. 1225 - The SUN Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 2081 - No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.CON.RES.24 - all aspects of the bill
S. 1103 And H.R. 2202 - LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
S. 1030 And H.R. 1465 - Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy Act - all aspects of the bill
S. 795 and H.R. 1696 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act - all aspects of the bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Scott |
Crider |
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Tim |
Ransdell |
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Sean |
Mackay |
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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
H.R. 1364 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013 (NATGAS) - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1027 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
S. 488 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
S. 656 - Energy and Alternatives Rewards Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1900 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1587 - Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act - all aspects of the bill
S. 1230 - Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
Draft legislation regarding right-of-way authority for federal agencies with respect to pipeline siting
Draft legislation regarding authority to amend FERC rates with respect to pipelines
Draft legislation regarding pipeline permitting
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 |
Scott |
Crider |
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Tim |
Ransdell |
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Sean |
Mackay |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013- all aspects of the bill
H.R. 2417 - Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act - all aspects of the 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 |
Sean |
Mackay |
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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.761 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1616 - the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act - all aspects of the bill
S. 1199 - The-All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 2128 - the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act (HOMES Act) - all aspects of the bill
H.R. - 2685 Smart Grid Advancement Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
S. 1200 - The Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013 - all aspects of the bill
H.R. 1807 - The Residential Energy and Economic Savings (TREES) Act - all aspects of the 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 |
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Mackay |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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