2nd Quarter - Report

POET, LLC for POET, LLC

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$420,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Transportation TRA

The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to the rail transportation of ethanol

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: Federal Railroad Administration; State, Dept of (DOS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Surface Transportation Board (STB); White House Office; SENATE; Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Energy, Dept of; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Issues related to ethanol exports; Issues related to distiller grain exports; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: Energy, Dept of; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; Federal Railroad Administration; State, Dept of (DOS); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; Surface Transportation Board (STB); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)

Agriculture AGR

H.R. 3006 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Integrity Act of 2019; S.1840 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Integrity Act of 2019; H.R. 104 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 1024 - Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; S.617 - Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019; H.R. 2089 - Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019; H.R. 2059 - to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the second generation biofuel producer credit; H.R. 3427 - Eliminating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Its Destructive Outcomes Act; H.R. 2540 - Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2019; H.R. 3001 - The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019; Issues related to biodiesel tax extenders; Issues related to second generation biofuel producer credits; Issues related to ethanol exports; Issues related to distiller grain exports; Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Issues related to unwarranted small refinery Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) changes; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reset; Issues related to the Rulemaking for Modifications to Fuel Regulations to Provide Flexibility for E15 and to Elements of the Renewable Identification Number Compliance System; Issues related to the proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); White House Office; Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Surface Transportation Board (STB); Energy, Dept of; Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Federal Railroad Administration; Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Bills named: H.R. 104 (116th), H.R. 3427 (116th), H.R. 3006 (116th), H.R. 1024 (116th), H.R. 3001 (116th), S. 617 (116th), S. 1840 (116th), H.R. 2059 (116th), H.R. 2540 (116th), H.R. 2089 (116th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

H.R. 2059 - Biofuel Tax Credit Bill; S.617 Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019; H.R. 2089 - Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019; H.R. 3001 - The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019; Issues related to biodiesel tax extenders; Issues related to second generation biofuel producer credits; Master Limited Partnerships tax structure; Issues related to the second-generation biofuels production credit and special depreciation allowance; Issues related to the biodiesel credit; Issues related to the Section 45Q Tax Credit

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); State, Dept of (DOS); Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Federal Railroad Administration; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); White House Office; Surface Transportation Board (STB); Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Bills named: S. 617 (116th), H.R. 3001 (116th), H.R. 2059 (116th), H.R. 2089 (116th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Issues related to bills to fund the government for a portion or all of FY18, specifically additional policy items related to expired tax provisions; Issues related to cellulosic tax credit; Issues related to biodiesel tax credit; H.R. 3001 - The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019; Issues related to biodiesel tax extenders; Issues related to second generation biofuel producer credits;

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); SENATE; Surface Transportation Board (STB); Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Energy, Dept of; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); White House Office; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); State, Dept of (DOS); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Federal Railroad Administration; Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Bills named: H.R. 3001 (116th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

H.R. 3006 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)Integrity Act of 2019; S.1840 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)Integrity Act of 2019; H.R. 104 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 1024 - Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; S.617 - Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019; H.R. 2089 - Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019; H.R. 2059 - to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the second generation biofuel producer credit; H.R. 3427 - Eliminating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Its Destructive Outcomes Act; H.R. 2540 - Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2019; H.R. 3001 - The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019; Issues related to biodiesel tax extenders Issues; Related to second generation biofuel producer credits; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)(RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD); Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for E15 and mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Issues related to export Renewable Identification Number (RIN) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reset; Issues related to the Rulemaking for Modifications to Fuel Regulations to Provide Flexibility for E15 and to Elements of the Renewable Identification Number Compliance System; Issues related to the proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Railroad Administration; White House Office; Surface Transportation Board (STB); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; State, Dept of (DOS); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; Energy, Dept of; Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Bills named: H.R. 2089 (116th), H.R. 3427 (116th), H.R. 1024 (116th), H.R. 3001 (116th), S. 617 (116th), H.R. 2059 (116th), H.R. 104 (116th), S. 1840 (116th), H.R. 2540 (116th), H.R. 3006 (116th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

H.R. 3006 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Integrity Act of 2019; S.1840 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Integrity Act of 2019; H.R. 104 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 1024 - Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; S.617 - Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019; H.R. 2089 - Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019; H.R. 2059 - to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the second generation biofuel producer credit; H.R. 3427 - Eliminating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Its Destructive Outcomes Act; H.R. 2540 - Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2019; H.R. 3001 - The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019; Issues related to biodiesel tax extenders; Issues related to second generation biofuel producer credits; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Issues related to high octane fuels; Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program; Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Issues related to unwarranted small refinery Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance waivers; Issues related to proposed Renewable Identification Number (RIN) changes; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to ethanol export tariffs; Issues related to Renewable Identification Number (RIN) transparency; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reset; Issues related to the Rulemaking for Modifications to Fuel Regulations to Provide Flexibility for E15 and to Elements of the Renewable Identification Number Compliance System; Issues related to the proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Surface Transportation Board (STB); Federal Railroad Administration; SENATE; White House Office; Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); State, Dept of (DOS); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)

Bills named: H.R. 3427 (116th), H.R. 2059 (116th), S. 617 (116th), H.R. 2540 (116th), H.R. 3006 (116th), H.R. 104 (116th), H.R. 2089 (116th), S. 1840 (116th), H.R. 3001 (116th), H.R. 1024 (116th)

Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE

H.R. 3006 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)Integrity Act of 2019; S.1840 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)Integrity Act of 2019; H.R. 104 - LEVEL Act; H.R. 1024 - Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act; S.617 - Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019; H.R. 2089 - Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019; H.R. 2059 - to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the second generation biofuel producer credit; H.R. 3427 - Eliminating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Its Destructive Outcomes Act; H.R. 2540 - Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2019; H.R. 3001 - The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019; Issues related to biodiesel tax extenders; Issues related to second generation biofuel producer credits; Discussion Draft: The 21st Century Transportation Fuels Act; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Issues related to a Reid Vapor Pressure fix for mid-level ethanol-blended fuels; Issues related to Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards; Issues related to partial waivers for a 15 percent ethanol fuel (E15); Issues related to the USDA Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program; Issues related to the Department of Energys Co-Optimization of fuels and engines program (OPTIMA); Issues related to EPAs Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model; Issues related to the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Issues related to export Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026; Issues related to proposed Renewable Identification Number (RIN) caps; Issues related to unwarranted small refinery Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance waivers; Issues related to higher octane fuels; Issues related to Renewable Identification Number (RIN) transparency; Issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reset; Issues related to the Rulemaking for Modifications to Fuel Regulations to Provide Flexibility for E15 and to Elements of the Renewable Identification Number Compliance System; Issues related to the proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KYLE GILLEY —
ROBERT WALTHER —

Contacted: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Energy, Dept of; Federal Railroad Administration; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; SENATE; Internal Revenue Service (IRS); State, Dept of (DOS); Surface Transportation Board (STB); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Bills named: H.R. 3001 (116th), H.R. 104 (116th), H.R. 3427 (116th), H.R. 1024 (116th), S. 617 (116th), H.R. 2089 (116th), H.R. 3006 (116th), H.R. 2540 (116th), S. 1840 (116th), H.R. 2059 (116th)

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.