NATIONAL GRID USA for NATIONAL GRID USA
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Implementation of P.L. 111-203, provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance.
Foreign entity interest: National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RICHARD A CARTER | — |
| NELSON PEREZ | — |
Utilities UTI
New York and New England energy infrastructure, including electric transmission projects, the Cape Wind project (MA), and the Deepwater Wind project (RI); New York and New England energy efficiency projects; regional economic development projects in New York and New England; New York and New England severe weather events and customer impacts including federal reimbursement of storm damage costs; Gowanus Canal Superfund Site.Legislation affecting LIHEAP funding, including H.R. 835 - Energy Assistance for American Families Act (Markey), H.R. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, FY 2014 Labor/HHS appropriation levels, FY 2014 budget legislation, and related legislation. Legislation affecting HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance, including H.R. 1/H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 and implementaion of P.L. 113-1. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliabilty Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson), provisions relationg to FERC/EPA conflicts. Implementation of P.L. 112-197 - The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act (Grimm-Meeks) (Brooklyn-Queens Interconnect Natural Gas Project). Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand draft bill), provisions related to federal agency cooperation on the impact of extreme weather on infrastructure and improving community and business resilience. Implementation of P.L. 112-90 and provisions related to natural gas distribution lines.
Foreign entity interest: National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RICHARD A CARTER | — |
| NELSON PEREZ | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Potential comprehensive tax reform proposals (infrastructure incentives and other provisions affecting utilities). Incentitives for energy efficiency, wind ITC and biogas production and related legislation.
Foreign entity interest: National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RICHARD A CARTER | — |
| NELSON PEREZ | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Implementation of EPA rulemakings (current and proposed) affecting electric and gas utilities, including ozone and particulate matter transport, Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Cooling Water Intake Structures (316(b)), Coal Ash, and New Source Performance Standards.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 570 - Clean Energy Race tothe top Act of 2013, the draft Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, the draft McKinley-Welch energy efficiency bill, and related legislation. Legislation related to climate change, a price on carbon emissions, or cap-and-trade program, including S. 17 - Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 (Vitter); S. 332 - Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Sanders); the Climate Change Discussion Draft (Waxman-Whitehouse-Blumenauer-Schatz), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act, and related legislation. Federal policy regarding transmission siting, permitting, management issues and associcated return on equity.
Foreign entity interest: National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RICHARD A CARTER | — |
| NELSON PEREZ | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Cybersecurity legislation and related proposals, including H.R. 624 - Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) (Rogers-Ruppersberger); S. 21 - Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Feinstein-Carper); H.R. 756 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 (McCaul); the Cybersecurity Executive Order; and the NIST / NERC standards setting process.
Foreign entity interest: National Grid plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N5 UK, the indirect parent of National Grid USA identified on LD-1, was interested in this issue due to its potential impact upon its investment in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RICHARD A CARTER | — |
| NELSON PEREZ | — |
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