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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 2101 L Street, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 500 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 303531-12
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6. House ID# 382040000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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. | ||||||||
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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: Susan E. Dorn, Legal Counsel |
Date | 04/20/2009 |
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
Issues related to reducing the energy use and environmental impacts of public and private residential and commercial buildings, and to providing annual appropriations as well as economic recovery funds for green building, green schools, and energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and activities. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), sections related to energy
efficiency in and greening of federal facilities, transportation and related structures, green school modernization, green job training, green affordable housing, weatherization, energy efficiency initiatives in states, localities, and tribal areas, and incentives/financing for building-related projects. Issues related to promoting green affordable housing and financial mechanisms to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the residential sector--HR 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, all sections. Markey-Waxman discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to energy efficiency and buildings, building labeling, and retrofitting incentives. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections. Issues related to incentivizing green projects, including a revolving loan fund and related incentives, such as potential new tax credits for the use of green strategies and environmentally preferable products. HR 1908, The Water Act of 2009, all sections. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act, all sections.
Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), Education - Dept of, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr/Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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
Issues related to reducing the energy use and environmental impacts of public and private residential and commercial buildings, and to providing annual appropriations as well as economic recovery funds for green building, green schools, and energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and activities. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), sections related to energy
efficiency in and greening of federal facilities, transportation and related structures, green school modernization, green job training, green affordable housing, weatherization, energy efficiency initiatives in states, localities, and tribal areas, and incentives/financing for building-related projects. Issues related to promoting green affordable housing and financial mechanisms to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the residential sector--HR 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, all sections. Markey-Waxman discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to energy efficiency and buildings, building labeling, and retrofitting incentives. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections. Issues related to incentivizing green projects, including a revolving loan fund and related incentives, such as potential new tax credits for the use of green strategies and environmentally preferable products. HR 1908, The Water Act of 2009, all sections. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act, all sections.
Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), Education - Dept of, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Asst., Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr/Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions related to school modernization and green job training. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, sections related to green banking centers and consumer education. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections.
HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Education - 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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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
Issues related to appropriations for federal sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building programs. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), sections related to energy efficiency in and greening of federal facilities, green school modernization, green job training, green affordable housing, weatherization, and energy efficiency initiatives in states, localities, and tribal areas. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR__, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA)
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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
Issues related to promoting tax incentives for green, energy efficiency and renewable energy-related projects and products. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions related to incentives/financing for building-related projects, including school construction bonds, and energy efficiency and renewable energy tax incentives. HR 1908, The Water Act of 2009, all sections.
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provisions related to school and other modernization, renovation, and repair projects. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections. Waxman-Markey discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to indoor air quality in retrofitting projects.
HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, provisions related to indoor air quality in retrofitting projects. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations.
Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, sections related to green public housing, weatherization, energy efficiency initiatives in states, localities, and tribal areas, and incentives/financing for energy efficient housing and energy efficient and renewable technologies. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections.
Waxman-Markey discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to building labeling and building retrofit program. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act of 2009, all sections. HR 1908, The Water Act of 2009, all sections. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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
Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act of 2009, all sections.
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. Waxman-Markey discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to energy efficiency and buildings, building labeling, and retrofitting incentives. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, sections related to energy efficiency in and
incentives/financing for building-related projects. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act of 2009, all sections. HR 1908, The Water Act of 2009, all sections. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations.
Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, General Services Administration (GSA), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education - 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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr/Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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 URB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), sections related to energy efficiency in and greening of federal facilities, transportation and related structures, green school modernization, green job training, green affordable housing, weatherization,
energy efficiency in states, localities, and tribal areas, and incentives/financing for building-related projects. Issues related to promoting green affordable housing and financial mechanisms to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts in the residential sector--HR 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, all sections. Waxman-Markey discussion draft of energy and climate legislation, provisions related to energy efficiency and buildings, building labeling, and retrofitting incentives. HR 1778, Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. HR 2573, Investing in Tomorrow's Schools Act, all sections. Issues related to incentivizing green projects, including a revolving loan fund and related incentives, such as potential new tax credits for the use of green strategies and environmentally preferable products. HR 1573, National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act of 2009, all sections. HR__, Federal Energy and Water Appropriations. HR __, Federal Interior and Environment Appropriations.
Also Office of the Federal Environmental Executive.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education - Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA)
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 |
Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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
Issues related to greening of transportation, public transit, and related structures. HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus bill), provisions related to transportation and public transit.
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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Bryan |
Howard |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Correspondent, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Bryan |
Howard |
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Chief Leg. Corr./Asst. Admin/LA, Rep. Mark Udall |
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Cory |
Shindel |
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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.
20. Client new address
| Address | 2101 L Street, NW, Suite 500 |
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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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