MDU RESOURCES GROUP for MDU RESOURCES GROUP
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Homeland Security HOM
S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFF SIMON | — |
Transportation TRA
Generally support efforts to increase revenue in the Highway Trust Fund; Support reauthorization of long-term transportation funding law
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFF SIMON | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Generally support increases in higher user fees (fuel taxes) to restore adequate revenue in Highway Trust Fund; Generally oppose any effort to impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions; Support legislation to extend production tax credits for renewable energy
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFF SIMON | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Discussion draft of the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, to provide for implementation of minimum federal CCR requirements through a state-based permit program;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFF SIMON | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Generally oppose federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing; Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage oil and natural gas production
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFF SIMON | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Generally oppose elements of EPA 111(d) regulations to limit carbon dioxide emissions from electric generating units; Generally oppose EPA "Waters of the US" draft guidance and rulemaking; Generally support legislation to establish reasonable minimum federal requirements for disposal of coal combustion byproducts
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GEOFF SIMON | — |
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.