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;Western New York power generation/transmission options; and transition of the Long Island Power Authority operations. 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. Implementaion of P.L. 113-1, provisions related to extreme weather impacting the New York and New England region. H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliabilty Conflicts Act of 2013 (Olson), provisions relating 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). S. 904 - Strengthening the Resiliency of our Nation on the Ground Act (Gillibrand), 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. H.R. 1900 - The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (Pompeo), provisions related to natural gas permitting.
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), including interest expense deduction, dividend tax rates, and accelerated depreciation. Incentitives for energy efficiency, wind ITC and biogas production and related legislation. Ways and Means Tax Reform Working Group's report and Senate Finance Tax Reform Option Papers.
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
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 for greenhouse gases and upstream and downstream natural gas impacts and emissions.Legislation related to energy efficiency, including S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman) and potential amendments including S. 1199 All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conversation Act of 2013 (Hoeven-Manchin) and S. 1209 - State Energy Race to the Top (Warner-Manchin), S. 1106 - The Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013 (Bennet-Isakson), S. 1191 - Better Buildings Act of 2013 (Bennet and Ayotte), S. 1200 - Residential Energy Savings Act and H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), and related legislation. Legislation related to energy efficiency, including H.R. 540 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (Eshoo), S. 1218 - State Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013 (Warner), S. 761 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (Shaheen-Portman), H.R. 1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (McKinley-Welch), proposed Udall-Markey eKnow amendment, 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), S. 1202 - SAFE Act (Waxman-Baucus), S. 7 - Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act (Reid), and related legislation. H.R. 3080 The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (Shuster), provisions related to the Army Corp of Engineers. Federal policy regarding transmission siting, permitting, management issues, and associated 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); S. 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2013 (Rockefeller-Thune); H.R. 2417 - Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage Act (Franks); Cybersecurity ExecutiveOrder No. 13636; 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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