WILLIAM F. WHITSITT for DEVON ENERGY CORP
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General opposition to reducing or eliminating provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, or imposing new taxes of any sort, that would result in reduction of investment in natural gas and/or oil exploration, development and production.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General support for ratification of free trade agreements, and specifically the US-Colombia FTA. Lobbying issues included general support for US policies to promote fair and non-discriminatory energy trade and international investment practices and policies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Opposition to S 2191, America's Climate Security Act, or "Lieberman-Warner Bill" as reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and its provisions that would reduce natural gas supply. Also the Boxer Substitute, S 3036. General support for proposals to ensure that any cap and trade legislation assesses any emission fees on natural gas users as opposed to producers or processors. Opposition to HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act to expand the definition of "Waters of the Unites States". Opposition to Sec 526 of the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 related to the U.S Government procurement of alternative fuels based on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, including various un-numbered proposals to repeal Section 526. Opposition to discussion proposals (no bill numbers) to increase regulation of hydraulic fracturing and other oil and gas industry practices.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Opposition to various House and Senate proposals, including: S 3044, the Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008; HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Lease Act; HR 6515, the Drill responsibly in Federal Lands Act) and other proposals to reduce natural gas and oil exploration and production by increasing permitting times, adding new regulatory requirments and increasing taxes and fees. Opposition to HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act to expand the definition of "Waters of the Unites States". Opposition to S 2191, America's Climate Security Act, or "Lieberman-Warner Bill" as reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and its provisions that would reduce natural gas supply. Also the Boxer Substitute, S3036. General support for proposals to ensure that any cap and trade legislation assesses any emission fees on natural gas users as opposed to producers or processors. Opposition to Sec 526 of the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 related to the U.S Government procurement of alternative fuels based on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, including various un-numbered proposals to repeal Section 526. Support for proposals such as S 2958, the American Energy Production Act of 2008, and HR 5437, the American-Made Energy Act and various proposals to increase natural gas exploration and production access on federal lands, and to encourage more domestic energy supplies. Support for various un-numbered Appropriations legislative amendment concepts to scale back offshore moratoria prohibitions against oil and gas activity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | — |
Natural Resources NAT
Support for proposals such as S 2958, the American Energy Production Act of 2008, and HR 5437, the American-Made Energy Act and various proposals to increase natural gas exploration and production access on federal lands, and to encourage more domestic energy supplies. Support for various un-numbered Appropriations legislative amendment concepts to scale back offshore moratoria prohibitions against oil and gas activity. Opposition to various House and Senate proposals, including: S 3044, the Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008; HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Lease Act; HR 6515, the Drill responsibly in Federal Lands Act) and other proposals to reduce natural gas and oil exploration and production by increasing permitting times, adding new regulatory requirments and increasing taxes and fees. Opposition to HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act to expand the definition of "Waters of the Unites States". Opposition to S 2191, America's Climate Security Act, or "Lieberman-Warner Bill" as reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and its provisions that would reduce natural gas supply. Also the Boxer Substitute, S3036. General support for proposals to ensure that any cap and trade legislation assesses any emission fees on natural gas users as opposed to producers or processors. Support for HR 2784, the NEED Act, to provide additional offshore oil and gas exploration and production access. Opposition to certain access-restricting provisions of S 2229, the Wyoming Range Legacy Act of 2007. Support for full funding of oil and natural gas permitting offices and agencies (primarily the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service). Support for legislation (no bill numbers) to extend the possibility of federal bonus, rent and royalty revenue sharing to any state that has future natural gas and/or oil leasing and production in federal waters off its coast.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.