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.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Lobbying issues, with no specific legislation, include general support for concepts to encourage energy supply, specifically access to public lands for exploration, development and production. Opposition to unnecessary proposals having the opposite effect. Support for HR 902, the More Water, More Energy Act of 2007. Support for S 1116, the More Water, More Energy and Less Waste Act of 2007.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | N/A |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
No specific legislation. Lobbying issues included 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 | N/A |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Opposition to HR 2776, The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. Opposition to the tax title amendment entitled the Energy Advancement and Investment Act of 2007 proposed to the Senate version of HR 6. Lobbying issues included 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. Specific opposition to tax provisions of HR 6, the the Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | N/A |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Opposition to HR 2337, the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. Opposition to HR 2776, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. Opposition to HR 3221, the New Directions for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2007. Support for a Warner Amendment to the Senate version of HR 6 to allow opening of some offshore areas to further energy exploration and development. Opposition to the tax title amendment entitled the Energy Advancement and Investment Act of 2007 proposed to the Senate version of HR 6. Support for HR 902, the More Water, More Energy Act of 2007. Support for S 1116, the More Water, More Energy and Less Waste 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 in various drafts and proposals, including HR 2643 and S 1696, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. Opposition to any proposal that would reduce or impose a moratorium on oil and gas activity in the Federal Potash Reserve (or Known Potash Leasing Area) in New Mexico. No specific legislation. Opposition to various House and Senate proposals (no bill numbers) discussed to reduce natural gas and oil exploration and production by increasing permitting times, adding new regulatory requirements and increasing taxes and fees. Opposition to HR 6, the Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, including its tax provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | N/A |
Natural Resources NAT
Opposition to HR 2337, the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007. Opposition to HR 2776, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. Opposition to HR 3221, the New Directions for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2007. Support for a Warner Amendment to the Senate version of HR 6 to allow opening of some offshore areas to further energy exploration and development. Opposition to the tax title amendment entitled the Energy Advancement and Investment Act of 2007 proposed to the Senate version of HR 6. Support for HR 902, the More Water, More Energy Act of 2007. Support for S 1116, the More Water, More Energy and Less Waste 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 in various drafts and proposals, including HR 2643 and S 1696, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. Opposition to any proposal that would reduce or impose a moratorium on oil and gas activity in the Federal Potash Reserve (or Known Potash Leasing Area) in New Mexico. No specific legislation. Opposition to various House and Senate proposals (no bill numbers) discussed to reduce natural gas and oil exploration and production by increasing permitting times, adding new regulatory requirements and increasing taxes and fees. Opposition to HR 6, the Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, including its tax provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | N/A |
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.