WILLIAM F. WHITSITT for AMERICAN EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION COUNCIL
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
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 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". Support for S 2739, Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, including specifically produced water provisions. 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. 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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
No specific legislation other than 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 | — |
Natural Resources NAT
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. 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. Opposition to certain energy cost increase and supply reduction provisions of various versions of S 2191, the America's Climate Security Act as reported by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. 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 | — |
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. No specific bill numbers in this quarter.
| 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. Support for S 2739, Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, including specifically produced water provisions. Opposition to HR 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act to expand the definition of "Waters of the Unites States". 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 | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Chemical security legislation, including various drafts of HR 5577, to generally seek good business practices as opposed to arbitrary and/or unnnecessary regulation of energy facilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM FLOYD WHITSITT | — |
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