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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 2451 Crystal Drive |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22202 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3184-12
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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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| 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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Desmarie M. Waterhouse |
Date | 10/20/2022 7:05:55 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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed grid security issues, including implementation of the mandatory cyber incident reporting legislation (included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471)) by the Department of Homeland Securitys Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) and the need to avoid duplicative or conflicting reporting requirements.
Discussed the need for DHS CISA to undertake a careful and deliberative implementation process that takes into account existing reporting mandates and to appropriately tailor reporting mandates commensurate with risk to national security.
Discussed draft legislation to establish cybersecurity baselines for distribution utilities.
Discussed APPAs cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DE-OE-0000811), Improving the Cyber Resiliency and Security Posture of Public Power, and how APPA used the funding to work with its members to improve their cyber hygiene.
Discussed APPA's cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DE-CR0000007) and how APPA will use funding to help its members develop and deploy active cyber defense on public power operational technology networks.
Discussed industry-wide distribution transformer shortage and equipment supply chain challenges. Also discussed the need for more domestic production of electrical equipment.
Discussed the impact the distribution transformer shortage could have on restoring power after hurricanes.
Discussed support for Department of Energy temporarily waiving distribution transformer energy efficiency standards to help spread raw steel materials and increase production volumes.
Discussed how the Department of Energy will carry out Defense Production Act-related activities to accelerate domestic production of key technologies, strengthen U.S. power grid reliability, and deploy clean energy.
Discussed the strategic transformer reserve provision in section 20301 of H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022.
Discussed support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and how it will help public power utilities make clean energy investments.
Provided feedback on draft legislation, Leveraging our Water and Energy Data to Reduce (LOWER) Energy Bills Act (no bill number), and draft legislation to establish a National Model Building Performance Standard (no bill number).
Provided feedback on draft legislation, the BIDIRECTIONAL Act, to promote vehicle-to-grid technologies.
Discussed draft legislation to prohibit the shutoff of electric service during extreme weather events.
Discussed the need for the reliable delivery of natural gas for electricity generation.
Discussed H.R. 5749, the Gas Consumer Emergency Market Protection Act, and H.R. 6084, the Energy Product Reliability Act.
Discussed transmission issues, including inter-regional transmission planning, cost allocation, siting, and permitting. Also discussed rising transmission costs for public power utilities and the need for joint ownership of transmission by public power utilities. In addition, discussed issues with the interconnection queue in certain regional transmission markets.
Provided feedback on draft legislation, the BIG WIRES Act, to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the authority to require the expansion of transmission facilities for reliability, among other things.
Discussed the need for permitting reform to enable the siting and construction of energy infrastructure.
Provided feedback on the transmission provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 (no bill number).
Discussed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) proposed directive to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to address concerns pertaining to transmission system planning for extreme heat or cold weather events that impact the reliable operation of the Bulk-Power System (RM-22-10).
Discussed the cost management proposal in FERCs Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Transmission Planning (RM-21-17).
Discussed FERC regulation of public power utilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Desmarie |
Waterhouse |
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Amy |
Thomas |
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Sarah |
Mathias |
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Corry |
Marshall |
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John |
Godfrey |
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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
Discussed the importance of direct pay refundable energy tax credits for public power investments in clean energy technologies to address climate change.
Discussed support for the provisions in H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, to make refundable, direct pay energy tax credits available to public power utilities - subtitle F, parts 1 (Renewable Electricity and Reducing Carbon Emissions) and 8 (Incentives for Clean Electricity and Transportation).
Discussed S. 986, the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Tax Credit Amendments Act of 2021 (direct pay provision).
Discussed the need to restore advance refunding bonds and support for H.R. 2288, the Investing in Our Communities Act, and S. 479, the LOCAL Infrastructure Act.
Discussed the need to increase the small-issuer exception. Discussed support for H.R. 2634, the Local Infrastructure Financing Tools Act (provision to increase the small-issuer exception).
Discussed S. 1308, the American Bond Infrastructure Act, that would reinstate the ability to issue taxable direct payment bonds similar to Build America Bonds.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Godfrey |
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Waterhouse |
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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
Discussed the exemption in Section 224 of the Communications Act that precludes Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation of public power pole attachments. Expressed opposition to any attempt to repeal or weaken the exemption.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
Discussed opposition to breaching the Lower Snake River Dams.
Discussed support for S. 3719, the Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act (all provisions).
Discussed draft legislation to make changes to the National Environmental Policy Act to facilitate electric transmission siting.
Discussed H.R. 9087, the Transparency and Production (TAP) of American Energy 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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Corry |
Marshall |
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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
Discussed support for language to fiscal year 2023 appropriations (no bill number) to clarify that Congress did not intend for funding provided to the Army Corps of Engineers in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 to be paid back by federal hydropower customers.
Discussed funding for the Department of Energy for use to carry out Defense Production Act-related activities to accelerate domestic production of key technologies, strengthen U.S. power grid reliability, and deploy clean energy. (Title III) in H.R. 8255/S. 4660, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023.
Discussed support for supplemental funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in H.R. 6833, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 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
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Corry |
Marshall |
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Amy |
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John |
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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
Discussed public powers support for legislation to address climate change, including potential legislation to create a clean energy standard and what such legislation would need to include to ensure electricity remains affordable, reliable, and sustainable.
Discussed what public power utilities are doing to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Discussed potential GHG regulations on the power sector under section 111 of the Clean Air Act.
Discussed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proceeding, GHG Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources (RIN 2060-AV10); specifically discussed concerns with coordination of suite of rules impacting the power sector. Also discussed how the direct pay provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will help public power utilities invest in renewable technologies needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Discussed EPA's proceeding, GHG New Source Performance Standards (2060-AV09); specifically discussed the need for regulatory flexibility to meet new source limits. Also discussed investments in new types of generation technology, such as reciprocating internal combustion engines.
Discussed EPA's proceeding, Ozone Federal Implementation Plan (2040-AV51); specifically discussed concerns the proposal could have on bulk power system reliability given the lack of compliance flexibility. Also discussed the cost of emissions allowances.
Discussed the need for permitting reform to enable the siting and construction of energy infrastructure.
Discussed the Clean Water Act provisions (subtitle B) in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 (no bill number).
Provided feedback on S.J. Res 55, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions.
Discussed the potential impacts EPAs changes to the coal combustion residuals rule could have on public power utilities.
Discussed legislative efforts to address environmental justice issues (no specific bills).
Discussed the regulatory uncertainty created by changing rules on Waters of the United States (WOTUS), specifically on the waste treatment exclusion.
Discussed revisions to WOTUS (RIN 2040-AG19), including maintaining the waste treatment exclusion.
Discussed Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines (RIN 2040-AG23), including concerns with spending resources to comply with 2020 ELG rule when EPA anticipates changing the requirements before full implementation of 2020 ELG rule can occur. Also discussed setting wastewater discharge requirements for FGD wastewater based on membrane technology.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Desmarie |
Waterhouse |
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Amy |
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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
Discussed the importance of nuclear power to GHG reduction goals and to grid reliability.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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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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