CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. for CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Manufacturing MAN
Briefed policymakers on Cleveland-Cliffs' concerns regarding the trade enforcement, worker protection and national security implications of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICK M BLOOM | — |
| BETH DEBROSSE LUDWIG | — |
Government Issues GOV
Lobbied the Federal Highway Administration in response to its implementation of low-embodied carbon material standards under "Buy Clean". Advocated for "bifurcated" standards distinguishing integrated steel production from electric arc furnace steel production. Advocated for integrated steel industry interests in relation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's carbon labeling program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICK M BLOOM | — |
| BETH DEBROSSE LUDWIG | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Advocated for the maintenance and strengthening of steel Section 232 tariffs and quotas. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3882/S. 1856, The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. Identification of possible approaches to addressing Chinese transportation and logistics policies and their impact on trade and production. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7638/S. 3917, The Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act. Advocated for increased Section 301 tariffs applying to Chinese steel imports. Provided input to the U.S. International Trade Commission for its report on Automotive Rules of Origin under USMCA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICK M BLOOM | — |
| BETH DEBROSSE LUDWIG | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Lobbied in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Iron and Steel Risk and Technology Review proposed rule, EPA's Taconite Iron Ore Processing Source Category Proposed Rule and EPA's Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICK M BLOOM | — |
| BETH DEBROSSE LUDWIG | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Lobbied on electrical steel-related matters in response to the Department of Energy's proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers - Agency/Docket Number: EERE-2019-BT-STD-0018. Briefed Congressional offices on the Department of Energy's Industrial Demonstrations Program selection announcements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICK M BLOOM | — |
| BETH DEBROSSE LUDWIG | — |
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