SYENSQO USA LLC for SYENSQO USA LLC
What was lobbied
19 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
Potential House and Senate legislation related to the renewal of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and Generalized System of Preferences. S.3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023, including provisions related to chemical and materials manufacturing.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
H.R. 7776, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, including provisions related to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). H.R. 2670, S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, including provisions related to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and CERCLA liability waivers. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act, including provisions related to requiring EPA to set national drinking water standards and CERCLA designations for certain PFAS compounds. Potential House legislation requiring EPA to set national drinking water standards and CERCLA designations for certain PFAS compounds. S. 2844, Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems (REDUCE) Act, including provisions related to a virgin plastic resin fee. Potential Senate legislation directing EPA to regulate PFAS in certain sectors and environmental media, and exemptions to CERCLA liability. S. 1903, a bill to require EPA Administrator to revise certain ethylene oxide emission standards under the Clean Air Act. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to excise taxes on chemicals, drinking water state revolving funds to address emerging contaminants, and grants focuses on improving material recycling, recovery, management, and reduction. H.R. 1158, Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023, including provisions related to amending TSCA for chemicals that are a critical energy resource. H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act, including provisions related to streamlining the TSCA process for substances supporting critical energy resources. S.1427, Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act, including provisions addressing CERCLA liability exemptions for the releases of PFAS. S.1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act, including provisions addressing CERCLA liability exemptions for the releases of PFAS. S.1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act, including provisions addressing CERCLA liability exemptions for the releases of PFAS. S.1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act, including provisions addressing CERCLA liability exemptions for the releases of PFAS. S.1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act, including provisions addressing CERCLA liability exemptions for the releases of PFAS. S. 2283 PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023, including provisions related to federal PFAS procurement restrictions of covered products. Potential legislation to support plastics circularity and the emergence of polymer recycling techniques. Potential legislation to promote the competitiveness of domestic polymer manufacturing and use. EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA's Commitments to Action 2021-2024, Oct. 18, 2021. EPA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Point Source Category. EPA's Rule on TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS Substances. EPA's New Chemical Review process under TSCA, including the low volume and polymer exemptions from TSCA's pre-manufacture notice requirements. EPA's Framework for TSCA New Chemicals Review of PFAS Premanufacture Notices and Significant New Use Notices. EPA's proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as GenX Chemicals), perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). EPA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Potential Future Designations of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances, including provisions related to additional designations for seven PFAS chemistries. EPA's proposed Toxics Substances Control Act risk management rule for Trichloroethylene (TCE), EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0642-0026, 88 Fed. Reg. 74,712 (Oct. 31, 2023). EPA's Proposed Rule on Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0496, 88 Fed. Reg. 74,292 (Oct. 30, 2023). White House Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24, 2021, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth, 100 day reviews under Executive Order 14017, including provisions related to semiconductors, high-capacity batteries and carbon fiber products for aerospace and defense industries. Consumer Product Safety Administration' Notice on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Consumer Products (CPSC-2023-0033). Department of Defense report on the critical uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance uses (August 2023).
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Defense DEF
Department of Defense's Defense Production Act Title III program and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, including funding for projects that support national security and homeland security. Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth, 100 day reviews under Executive Order 14017, including provisions related to semiconductors, high-capacity batteries and carbon fiber products for aerospace and defense industries. H.R. 7776, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, including funding of projects that support national security and homeland security, the procurement of aircraft, encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base, reporting on uses of PFAS that are critical to national security. H.R. 2670, S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft, encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base, reporting on uses of PFAS that are critical to national security. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, including provisions related to Defense manufacturing technology programs that advance composites in advanced air mobility. Potential appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2024, including provisions related to Defense manufacturing technology programs that advance composites in advanced air mobility. Potential appropriations for civil, space, and defense aerospace platforms and the associated materials supply chain.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Aerospace AER
H.R. 7776, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, including provisions related to procurement of aircraft. H.R. 2670, S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, including provisions related to procurement of aircraft. Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth, 100 day reviews under Executive Order 14017, including provisions related to semiconductors, high-capacity batteries and carbon fiber products for aerospace and defense industries.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Automotive Industry AUT
S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, including provisions related to priorities, organization and funding of National Science Foundation. Light-duty greenhouse gas regulations for Model Year 2026 and beyond, including provisions related to open competition for all materials and support for composites and specialty polymers in automotive applications. Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Departments of Transportation and Energy Appropriations, including funding for DOT crashworthiness studies, DOE Vehicle Technologies Office, DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office and Plastics Innovation Challenge that impact development of lightweight automotive components. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to programs to incentivize clean transportation. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, including provisions related to programs to incentivize clean transportation.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
H.R. 1339 and S. 516, Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, including provisions related to supporting the aviation composites supply chain. H.R. 6270, Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act, including provisions related to supporting the aviation composites supply chain. H.R. 8049, American Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency, Innovation, and Advancement Act, including provisions related to supporting the aviation composites supply chain. S.1939, The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including provisions related to supporting the aviation workforce and emerging markets. H.R.3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, including provisions related to supporting the aviation workforce and emerging markets. Potential legislation related to support the aviation manufacturing industry, including provisions related to bolstering materials suppliers and their workforce. H.R. 2670, S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, including provisions related to procurement of aircraft. Potential appropriations for civil, space, and defense aerospace platforms and the associated materials supply chain.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Government Issues GOV
Department of Justice's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Clarification and Modernization of Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Implementing Regulations, including provisions related to the commercial exemption and the Lobbying Disclosure Act exemption. S. 4893, Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act, including provisions related to LDA exemption disclosures. S. 434, Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing Act, including provisions related to LDA exemption disclosures. S. 434, Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act, including provisions related to removing both the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) exemption and the exemption for those engaged in regular commercial activities for agents representing "foreign adversaries."
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Potential House and Senate legislation related to the renewal of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and Generalized System of Preferences. USTR's s. 301 investigation of China and associated tariff actions, including imports of vanillin flavoring products and EV battery grade fluoropolymers. White House Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24, 2021, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. S.3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023, including provisions related to chemical and materials manufacturing. Potential Senate legislation limiting the imports of electric vehicles and electric vehicle components from foreign entities of concern.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Railroads RRR
Surface Transportation Board's Final Offer Rate Review (FORR). S.576, Railway Safety Act of 2023, including provisions related to rail service, safety and labeling, and communication protocols.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
U.S. Department of Energy's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Funding Opportunity Announcement, DOE FOA-0002678 (May 2, 2022), including provisions related to the production of battery-grade materials. U.S. Department of Energy's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, Manufacturing, and Recycling Funding Opportunity Announcement, DOE FOA-0002922 (Mar. 31, 2023), including provisions related to the research & development and production of hydrogen membrane and electrolysis technologies. U.S. Department of Energy's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Industrial Decarbonization and Emissions Reduction Demonstration-to-Deployment Funding Opportunity Announcement, DOE FOA-0002936 (Mar. 8, 2023), including provisions related to the deployment of emissions reductions technologies at industrial facilities.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
EPA's proposal to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA) (September 6, 2022). EPA's proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as GenX Chemicals), perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) (Mar. 14, 2023). White House Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24, 2021, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. EPA's Announcement of Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on the Fourth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. EPA's proposal to revise the definition of "Waters of the United States," including provisions related to jurisdictional limits of the Clean Water Act and the definition of "traditionally navigable." United Nations Environment Assembly's work on a resolution to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to excise taxes on chemicals. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, including provisions related to the funding for the administration of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) at the EPA. S.1863, PROVE IT Act of 2024, including provisions related to global competitiveness for chemical manufacturers. S.3198, Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023, including provisions related to chemical and materials manufacturing. UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, including provisions related to chemical management reform initiatives.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
MSHA's proposed rule "Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection", including provisions related to the exposure limits, reporting requirements, and personal protective equipment. H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act, including provisions related to state Right to Work laws and union dues.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Transportation TRA
H.R. 4996 and S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act, including provisions related to establishing uniform rules for common carriers and marine terminal operators related to demurrage and detention practices. H.R. 471, The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act, including provisions related to reforming truck shipping capacity.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including provisions related to corporate tax reform and clean technology manufacturing tax credits. Department of Treasury's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Section 30D New Clean Vehicle Credit (IRS-2023-0019) (Mar. 31, 2023), including provisions related to Critical Mineral and Battery Component Value Calculations, guidance on Foreign Entities of Concern prohibitions for the New Clean Vehicle Credit, and Department of Energy Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Interpretation of Foreign Entity of Concern (DOE-2023-26513). Department of Treasury's Request for Comments on Energy Security Tax Credits for Manufacturing Under Sections 48C and 45X (IRS-2022-0047) (Nov. 4, 2022), including provisions related to Critical Mineral and Battery Component Value Calculations, and guidance on Foreign Entities of Concern prohibitions for the New Clean Vehicle Credit. S. Con. Res. 14 and H. Res. 601, Congressional budget for U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related to raising the corporate tax rate and revising Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provisions and credits, and tax credits for clean transportation. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to excise taxes on chemicals. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, including provisions related to international tax reforms for multinational corporations, and revising BEAT provisions, interest deductions, and Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI). H.R.3665, Defending American Jobs and Investment Act, including provisions related to Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR), OECD Pillars I & II, and international tax provisions. Potential legislation to clarify congressional intent concerning the Inflation Reduction Act revisions to 30D electric vehicle tax credits. H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, including provisions related to reinstatement of tax credits for research and development activities.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Manufacturing MAN
H.R. 4346, The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, including provisions related to the federal funding of semiconductor manufacturing. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to advanced composites and polymers in automotive, aerospace, and clean energy applications. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, including provisions related to advanced composites and polymers in automotive, aerospace, and clean energy applications. U.S. Department of Commerce Request for Information, Incentives, Infrastructure, and Research and Development Needs to Support a Strong Domestic Semiconductor Industry, including provisions related to promoting investment for chemicals necessary for semiconductor manufacturing. White House Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24, 2021, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth, 100 day reviews under Executive Order 14017, including provisions related to semiconductors, high-capacity batteries and carbon fiber products for aerospace and defense industries.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Pub. L. 71-361, Tariff Act of 1930, including provisions related to the enforcement of Section 307 Forced Labor regulations around Withhold Release Orders by Customs and Border Protection. H.R.4470 and S.2178, Legislation to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
IMO's Proposal to classify plastic pellets as hazardous, including provisions related to UN shipping requirements, plastic pellets maritime spills, and the maritime hazard classification process.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Proposed Rule, "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors," including provisions related to corporate reporting of Scopes 1-3 emissions.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
Agriculture AGR
Potential legislation to support farmer education and adoption of tank adjuvants.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America LLC, a member of the Syensqo Group, Syensqo SA has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
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