NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION for NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Identify pathways to alleviate industry strain during harvest and heating season; S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act; Protecting consumer choice and preventing fuel switching and provide transparency for energy efficiency labeling requirements; H.R. 1640 Save our Gas Stoves Act; Led a coalition of associations seeking to preserve the ENERGY STAR label for fuel-fired furnaces and boilers in order to enhance consumer information and fuel choice; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for water heaters; Advocated for the propane industry in response to a rulemaking concerning conservation standards for boilers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| KATE GAZIANO | — |
| ANDREW JOHN HEALEY | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF | — |
| KATHERINE SINGLETON New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| ANDREW JOHN HEALEY | — |
Transportation TRA
Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; FAA Reauthorization- the use of propane at airports through The Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) program and the Energy Supply, Redundancy and Microgrids Program; Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| KATE GAZIANO New | — |
| ANDREW JOHN HEALEY | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF New | — |
| KATHERINE SINGLETON New | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Appropriations requests for research and demonstration of propane vehicle engine technology; Appropriations requests for combined heat & power technology; Appropriations requests for renewable propane; Appropriations requests for CHP Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs); Dept. of Energy on research and development for propane; Continuation of funding and flexibility for LIHEAP
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| ANDREW JOHN HEALEY | — |
| KATHERINE SINGLETON | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) alleviate storage and compliance constraints the propane industry face (H.R. 1623);
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| ANDREW JOHN HEALEY | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF New | — |
Defense DEF
NDAA- expand the use of propane at domestic installations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| ANDREW JOHN HEALEY | — |
Agriculture AGR
Farm Bill- incentivizing the storage of propane at agriculture facilities (H.R. 1290, H.R. 1623 & S.621).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW JOHN HEALEY | — |
Trucking/Shipping TRU
Clarified concerns regarding the registration of drivers under the age of 21 for intrastate hazardous materials transport.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATE GAZIANO | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Discussed concerns about stamping and readability on propane cylinders with hazardous materials leadership at staff.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATE GAZIANO | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF | — |
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