FIRSTENERGY CORP for FIRSTENERGY CORP
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Legislation involving markets and federal regulation: H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"; S. 271, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts; H.R. 2989, "401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009"; S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulas and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Utilities UTI
Transmission siting and permitting issues generally and in a congressional oversight context; Issues also include tax policy regarding environmental control technology and energy and climate change legislation generally. S.661, "Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009"; S.____, Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard; S.____, Bingaman discusson draft on transmission; S.____, Bingaman discussion draft, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 433, To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. Amendment 836 to S. Con. Res 13 (Reed-Snowe LIHEAP amendment to Budget); H.R. 1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009"; H.R. 2195, To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009"; S. 773, "Cybersecurity Act of 2009"; Transmission siting and permitting generally;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax issues related to electricity investment and production: S.271, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts; S. 320, A bill to ensure that short- and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives; H.R. 1862, "Cap and Divided Act of 2009"; H.R. 2989, "401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009"; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009";
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations: H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009"; S. Amendment 836 to S. Con. Res 13 (Reed-Snowe LIHEAP amendment to Budget); S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Endangered species all issues generally; Issues relating to the regulation of air emissions from electric power generators, including legislative proposals for multi-emissions reductions programs. Issues also include tax policy regarding environmental control technology and energy and climate change legislation generally: Waxman-Market Discussion draft, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" (climate bill); S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R. 1310, the "Clean Water Protection Act"; H.R. 21, the "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction; H.R.493, "Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009"; S.Res. 64, related to the regulation of coal ash; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; Coal Ash management issues generally; S. 1013 "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009"; H.R. 1742, to establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act";
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Waxman-Markey Discussion draft, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" (climate bill); H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; H.R. 493, "Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009"; H.R. 1, "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009"; H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009"; S.774, "National Energy Security Act of 2009"; H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act"; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act"; S. 1013, "Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2009"; S.____, Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard; S.____, Bingaman discussion draft, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; S. 433, To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard; S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act"; Transmission siting and permitting generally; S. 320, A bill to ensure that short and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Homeland Security HOM
H.R. 106, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act"; S. 418, "Secondary Metal Theft Prevention"; Chemical Security Issues; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009"; H.R. 2195, To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes; S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009"; S. 773, "Cybersecurity Act of 2009";
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Science/Technology SCI
H.R. 1689, "Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act"; H.R. 1742, To establish a program to deploy and integrate plug-in electric drive vehicles in multiple regions; issues related to clean energy technologies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Clean Water Act including the requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures rulemaking; Clean Air Act issues generally; Waxman-Markey discussion draft, "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" (climate bill); H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009"; S.531, A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes; H.R. 1310, the "Clean Water Protection Act"; H.R. 21, the "Ocean Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act"; S.787, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify federal jurisdiction; H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act";
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANTHONY JOSEPH ALEXANDER | — |
| JOEL D BAILEY | — |
| KAREN ARCHER HALL | — |
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