| LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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400 North Capitol Street, NW
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Suite 890
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WASHINGTON
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DC
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20001
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USA
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3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
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Baltimore
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MD
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21202
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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 |
2010
| 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 from 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 |
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| Signature |
Digitally Signed By: David Gilbert, Vice President, Federal Affairs
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07/20/2010
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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.5136, FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act
S.Con.Res. 60 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2010, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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
S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act", climate change provisions
S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act", comprehensive energy bill
S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act",
S. 1816 and H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements);
H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay 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 |
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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Dept. of the Navy Utility Efficiency Service Contract Contracting Issue
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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
H.R. 5019 "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010", provisions regarding energy efficiency
S. 3434, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010";
H.RES. 1329, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, to make funds available to states to support financial assistance provided by qualified financing entities for making, to existing homes, energy efficiency improvements
S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010", establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010
H.R.4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act", amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for FY2011-FY2014
H.R.5164, "Nuclear Power 2021 Act"
H.R.2471 and S.1061, "Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Reauthorization Act of 2009 "
S.861 and H.R. 2372,"Rebating America's Deposits Act"
S.3233 and H.R. 5068, "Surplus Uranium Disposition Act of 2010"
H.R. 5156, "Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010"
S.3535, "Next Generation Energy Security Act of 2010"
H.Res.1209, Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice.
H.Res.1466, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository.
S.J.Res.26, A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air 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
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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010
Coal Ash issues generally
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.3217 - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" (OTC derivatives)
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" (OTC derivatives)
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"
H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"
H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009"
H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and established new requirements for securing facilities)
S. 2996, " Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Act" (extends authorization of current CFATS program)
S. 3480, "Protecting Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010"
H.R. 5548, "Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010"
H.R. 5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010"
H.R. 4061, "Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010"
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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. 3442, "The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010" (tax credits for EVs)
H.R. 4213, "Tax Extenders Act of 2009" (energy extenders and pension relief)
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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.146 and H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"
S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill"
S.3442. "Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010"
S.3495, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"
S.3511, "Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010"
H.R.5442, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010"
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
FCC national broadband plan
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transmission siting and permitting issues generally
H.R.2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (cease & desist market manipulation section)
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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David
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Gilbert
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Chris
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.5175, "Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections 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
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David
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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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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