STEPTOE LLP for AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION (FKA AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION)
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2500; S. 1790), DoD process for reviewing proposed energy projects, and the radar study required by the FY19 NDAA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BURKS | — |
| CHRISTOPHER CARON | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Legislation and regulatory policies impacting international trade, including treaty negotiations (i.e., USMCA) and the imposition of new tariffs or quotas on imported materials and equipment (i.e., wind turbine nacelles, components; solar panels; steel and aluminum; Chinese products).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARRYL NIRENBERG | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
General wind energy issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BURKS | — |
| MICHAELA CAMPBELL | — |
| NORMAN HUNTER JOHNSTON | — |
| DARRYL NIRENBERG | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Legislation to establish a storage investment tax credit, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act (H.R. 2096; S. 1142); the Clean Energy for America Act, (S.1288); legislation to provide for transferability of the renewable energy production tax credit (PTC/ITC) (H.R. 2704); S. 1957/H.R. 3473, the Offshore WIND Act; S. 1988, the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act; advocating for adding wind to Sec. 48/emphasizing tax parity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BURKS | — |
| MICHAELA CAMPBELL | — |
| NORMAN HUNTER JOHNSTON | — |
| DARRYL NIRENBERG | — |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
BOEM leasing process; offshore wind permitting issues & fisheries.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALLISON NYHOLM | — |
Animals ANI
General permit for incidental take under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Action Act (BGEPA); ESA and low-effect HCPs; Migratory Bird Treaty Act redlines.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALLISON NYHOLM | — |
Transportation TRA
Numerous changes in the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3409): Jones Act expansion, shipping lane buffer zones, and Sec. 408 related to fairways.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BURKS | — |
| DARRYL NIRENBERG | — |
| ALLISON NYHOLM | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY20 Energy and Water Appropriations bills (H.R. 2960 & S.2470); FY20 Interior Appropriations bills (H.R. 3052 & Senate version); FY 20 House Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations legislation (H.R. 3163); FY20 Defense Appropriations bills (H.R. 2968 & S.2471); FY20 Senate Homeland Security Senate Appropriations legislation; FY20 Commerce, Justice, and Science Senate Appropriations legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER CARON | — |
| ALLISON NYHOLM | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.