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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 200 Massachusetts Ave NW |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3060-12
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6. House ID# 306380000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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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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: Kristin Whitman |
Date | 1/20/2026 1:01:30 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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3898 PERMIT Act; HR 4218 Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform Act; HR 4776 SPEED Act; HR 4880 Primacy Certainty Act of 2025; HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; S.J. Res. 76 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule"; draft legislation regarding reforms to CO2 storage; draft legislation regarding treatment of PFAS; draft legislation to repeal the EPA's Waste Emissions Charge; legislative efforts related to reauthorizing the Toxic Substances Control Act; RIN 2060-AW63 Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS - Phase 1; RIN 2070-AL29 Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Revision to Regulation; 81 Fed. Reg. 35823 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources; 82 Fed. Reg. 27645 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources: Three Month Stay of Certain Requirements; 83 Fed. Reg. 13745 Project Emissions Accounting Under the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program; 85 Fed. Reg. 21849 Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; 85 Fed. Reg. 87256 Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; 88 Fed. Reg. 50282 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems; 88 Fed. Reg. 5558 Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; 89 Fed. Reg. 16202 Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; 90 Fed. Reg. 44591 Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program; 90 Fed. Reg. 45367 Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program; 90 Fed. Reg. 52498 Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"; 90 Fed. Reg. 5794 Reconsideration of Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review; efforts related to NAAQS implementation interpretations of modeling, monitoring, and exceptional events treatment.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Aaron |
Padilla |
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Jack |
Cramton |
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Kristin |
Whitman |
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Kelley |
Hudak |
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Mike |
Watson |
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Douglas |
Nation |
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Kelley |
Raymond |
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John |
Schoenecker |
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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.J.RES. 131 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision"; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act; HR 3699 Energy Choice Act; HR 4835 Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act; S.J.RES. 80 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision"; S.J.RES. 91 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision"; draft legislation on permitting certainty for energy projects; draft legislation regarding reauthorization of the Bureau of Land Management Pilot Office Program; draft legislation related to state efforts to impose liability on the oil and gas industry; 82 Fed. Reg. 1860 Issuance and Reissuance of Nationwide Permits; 82 Fed. Reg. 40461 Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects; 82 Fed. Reg. 9339 Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs; 85 Fed. Reg. 1684 Update to the Regulations Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kristin |
Whitman |
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Douglas |
Nation |
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Kelley |
Raymond |
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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
HR 1346 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; S 593 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; draft legislation related to E15 and Small Refinery Waivers; proposed regulations addressing the clean fuel production tax credit (Section 45Z credit); proposed rulemaking for TSCA implementation for nomenclature purposes; 88 Fed. Reg. 29184 Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles; 90 Fed. Reg. 36288 Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards; 90 Fed. Reg. 45007 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes; Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; 90 Fed. Reg. 45690 Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); 88 Fed. Reg. 44468 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2023-2025 and Other Changes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Treasury - Dept of, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Economic Council (NEC), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Jack |
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Kristin |
Whitman |
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Mike |
Watson |
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Aaron |
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Kelley |
Raymond |
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John |
Schoenecker |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 3082 American Shores Protection Act of 2025; 90 Fed. Reg. 17972 Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program MAA104000.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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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Kristin |
Whitman |
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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 796 Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act; draft legislation in Senate as finance companion to HR 1; Fed. Reg. Notice 2026-1: Safe Harbor for the Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration under Section 45Q for Qualified Carbon Oxide Disposed of in Secure Geological Storage in Calendar Year 2025; 84 Fed. Reg. 29288 Guidance Related to Section 951A (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income) and Certain Guidance Related to Foreign Tax Credits; 89 Fed. Reg. 75062 Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Applicable After 2022.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Aaron |
Padilla |
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Kelley |
Hudak |
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Kristin |
Whitman |
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John |
Schoenecker |
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Jack |
Cramton |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1850 CRUDE Act; HR 1949 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025; S 985 PROTECT USA Act of 2025; 82 Fed. Reg. 19205 Notice of Request for Public Comments and Public Hearing on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Steel; 90 Fed. Reg. 15041 Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits; 90 Fed. Reg. 44869 Request for Public Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Relating to the Operation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada; 90 Fed. Reg. 8089 Notice of Determination Pursuant to Section 301: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Aaron |
Padilla |
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Jack |
Cramton |
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Kristin |
Whitman |
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Schoenecker |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
40 CFR Part 435 Subpart E - Agricultural and Wildlife Water Use Subcategory Effluent limitations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kelley |
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Jack |
Cramton |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: https://www.api.org/membership/members
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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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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?
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