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Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource Center135 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov
Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
1. Registrant Name gfedcb Organization/Lobbying Firm gfedc Self Employed IndividualFIRSTENERGY CORP
2. AddressAddress1 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR Address2
City AKRON State OH Zip Code 44308 Country USA
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)City State Zip Code Country
4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mailMr. Ketan Patel 3303845596 [email protected]
5. Senate ID#43764-12
7. Client Name gfedcb Self gfedc Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentalityFIRSTENERGY CORP
6. House ID#312290000
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 2017 Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) gfedcb Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) gfedc Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) gfedc Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) gfedc
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report gfedc
10. Check if this is a Termination Report gfedc Termination Date 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity gfedc
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 1312. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000 gfedc Less than $5,000 gfedc
$5,000 or more gfedc $ $5,000 or more gfedcb $ 860,000.00
Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of alllobbying related income for the client (including all payments to theregistrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).
14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. Seeinstructions for description of options.
gfedcbMethod A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
gfedcMethod B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the InternalRevenue Code
gfedcMethod C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code
Signature Digitally Signed By: J. Michael Eckard Date4/20/20174:03:10 PM
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.H.R. 806, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Olsen)S. 263, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Capito)S. J. Res 21, providing for Congressional disapproval of the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS. (Toomey)S. 452, the ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act. (Flake)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 2 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (Angus)S. 385, the “Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act” (Portman)S. 512, the “Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act” (Barrasso)H.R. 590, a bill to foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercialdeployment of such technologies. (Latta)H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes.(Kinzinger)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 3 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
“House Blueprint” “A Better Way: A Pro-Growth Tax Code for All Americans”. S.540 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Thune)H.R. 1393 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Bishop) H.R.761 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 (Renacci)S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 (Enzi)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 4 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
“Water Resources Development ACT” (WRDA) discussion
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 5 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.141 Space Weather Research and forecasting Act (Peters)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 6 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 612 “Implementation of Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act" as it pertains to regulation of coal-combustion residuals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 7 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Energy & Commerce Telecommunications Subcommittee draft bill on pole attachmentsHR. 1873 Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (LaMalfa)Discussion draft legislation on facilitations of broadband deployment
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 8 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5055, Appropriations for Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. (Simpson)S. 2804, Appropriations for Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. (Alexander)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 9 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Discussion draft of legislation to facilitate the deployment of communications infrastructure, provisions regarding regulations of pole attachments."S. 2607 the "Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Martin Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 10 of 12
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1627 Small Business Act of 2017 (Bergman)S. 792 Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act (Tillis)HR 338 To Promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce (Rush)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
20. Client new address
Address
City State Zip Code Country
21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
City State Zip Code Country
22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
First Name Last Name Suffix First Name Last Name Suffix
1 3
2 4
ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONSPg. 11 of 12
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
Name
AddressPrincipal Place of Business(city and state or country)
Street AddressCity State/Province Zip Country
CityState Country
26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 2 3
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name
AddressPrincipal place of business(city and state or country)
Amount ofcontribution for
lobbying activities
Ownershippercentage in
clientStreet AddressCity State/Province Country
CityState Country
%
28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 3 5
2 4 6
Pg. 12 of 12
Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource Center135 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov
Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
1. Registrant Name gfedcb Organization/Lobbying Firm gfedc Self Employed IndividualFIRSTENERGY CORP
2. AddressAddress1 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR Address2
City AKRON State OH Zip Code 44308 Country USA
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)City State Zip Code Country
4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mailMs. Ebony Yeboah Amankwah 3303845596 [email protected]
5. Senate ID#43764-12
7. Client Name gfedcb Self gfedc Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentalityFIRSTENERGY CORP
6. House ID#312290000
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 2017 Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) gfedc Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) gfedcb Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) gfedc Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) gfedc
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report gfedc
10. Check if this is a Termination Report gfedc Termination Date 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity gfedc
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 1312. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000 gfedc Less than $5,000 gfedc
$5,000 or more gfedc $ $5,000 or more gfedcb $ 430,000.00
Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of alllobbying related income for the client (including all payments to theregistrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).
14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. Seeinstructions for description of options.
gfedcbMethod A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
gfedcMethod B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the InternalRevenue Code
gfedcMethod C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code
Signature Digitally Signed By: J. Michael Eckard Date7/20/20173:25:48 PM
Pg. 1 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.H.R. 806, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Olsen)S. 263, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Capito)S. J. Res 21, providing for Congressional disapproval of the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS. (Toomey)S. 452, the ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act. (Flake)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 2 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (Angus)S. 385, the “Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act” (Portman)S. 512, the “Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act” (Barrasso)H.R. 590, a bill to foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercialdeployment of such technologies. (Latta)H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes.(Kinzinger)H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 (Shimkus)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 3 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
“House Blueprint” “A Better Way: A Pro-Growth Tax Code for All Americans”. S.540 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Thune)H.R. 1393 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Bishop) H.R.761 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 (Renacci)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 4 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Thune)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 5 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3050, Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017 (Upton)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 6 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Energy & Commerce Telecommunications Subcommittee draft bill on pole attachmentsHR. 1873 Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (LaMalfa)H.R. 2921, National Forest System Vegetation Management Pilot Program Act (Cramer)Draft comments on Federal Communications Commission pole attachment reform proceedingsDiscussion draft legislation on facilitations of broadband deployment
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 7 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft House and Senate Energy-Water Appropriations (funding for grid security, Research & Development, the Office of Electricity, the Office of FossilEnergy and smart grid) Draft House and Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations (funding for WINN Act CCR implementation) Draft House and Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (funding for LIHEAP) Draft House and Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (funding for NIST)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 8 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Discussion draft of legislation to facilitate the deployment of communications infrastructure, provisions regarding regulations of pole attachments."S. 2607 the "Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Martin Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 9 of 11
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2723 Employee Rights Act (Roe)H.R. 2775 Employee Privacy Protection Act (Wilson)H.R. 2776 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (Walberg)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
20. Client new address
Address
City State Zip Code Country
21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
City State Zip Code Country
22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
First Name Last Name Suffix First Name Last Name Suffix
1 3
2 4
ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
Pg. 10 of 11
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
Name
AddressPrincipal Place of Business(city and state or country)
Street AddressCity State/Province Zip Country
CityState Country
26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 2 3
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name
AddressPrincipal place of business(city and state or country)
Amount ofcontribution for
lobbying activities
Ownershippercentage in
clientStreet AddressCity State/Province Country
CityState Country
%
28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 3 5
2 4 6
Pg. 11 of 11
Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource Center135 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov
Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
1. Registrant Name gfedcb Organization/Lobbying Firm gfedc Self Employed IndividualFIRSTENERGY CORP
2. AddressAddress1 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR Address2
City AKRON State OH Zip Code 44308 Country USA
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)City State Zip Code Country
4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mailMs. Ebony Yeboah Amankwah 3303845596 [email protected]
5. Senate ID#43764-12
7. Client Name gfedcb Self gfedc Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentalityFIRSTENERGY CORP
6. House ID#312290000
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 2017 Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) gfedc Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) gfedc Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) gfedcb Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) gfedc
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report gfedc
10. Check if this is a Termination Report gfedc Termination Date 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity gfedc
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 1312. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000 gfedc Less than $5,000 gfedc
$5,000 or more gfedc $ $5,000 or more gfedcb $ 440,000.00
Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of alllobbying related income for the client (including all payments to theregistrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).
14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. Seeinstructions for description of options.
gfedcbMethod A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
gfedcMethod B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the InternalRevenue Code
gfedcMethod C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code
Signature Digitally Signed By: J. Michael Eckard Date10/20/20171:46:23 PM
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.H.R. 806, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Olsen)H.R. 1119 the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus)S. 263, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Capito)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (King)S. 385, the “Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act” (Portman)S. 512, the “Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act” (Barrasso)S. 1265, a bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans fordry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. (Markey)H.R. 590, a bill to foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercialdeployment of such technologies. (Latta)H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes.(Kinzinger)H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 (Shimkus)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
A Better Way: A Pro Growth Tax Code for all Americans; Unified Tax Reform Framework S.540 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Thune)H.R. 1393 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Bishop) H.R. 1686, Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the limitation on the carryover of excess corporate charitable contributions byregulated public utilities; (Paulsen)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Thune)H.R.2930, Drone Innovation Act of 2017H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR. 1873 Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (LaMalfa)Filed comments on Federal Communications Commission pole attachments reform proceedings Discussion draft legislation on facilitations of broadband deploymentSenate discussion draft legislation on vegetation management
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3266, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for grid security, Office of Electricity) (Simpson)H.R. 3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (Funding for NIST) (Culbertson)HR. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (H. Res. 504 Interior Appropriations bill regarding EPA funding for CCRstate permit programs) (Calvert)H.R. 3358, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP)(Cole) S.1609, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for grid security, Office of Electricity) (Alexander)S.1662, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (Funding for NIST) (Shelby)S.1771, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP) (Blunt)Draft language for Senate Interior Appropriations bill regarding EPA funding for CCR state permit programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Discussion draft of legislation to facilitate the deployment of communications infrastructure, provisions regarding regulations of pole attachments."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Martin Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2723 Employee Rights Act (Roe)H.R. 2775 Employee Privacy Protection Act (Wilson)H.R. 2776 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (Walberg)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
20. Client new address
Address
City State Zip Code Country
21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
City State Zip Code Country
22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
First Name Last Name Suffix First Name Last Name Suffix
1 3
2 4
ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
Name
AddressPrincipal Place of Business(city and state or country)
Street AddressCity State/Province Zip Country
CityState Country
26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 2 3
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name
AddressPrincipal place of business(city and state or country)
Amount ofcontribution for
lobbying activities
Ownershippercentage in
clientStreet AddressCity State/Province Country
CityState Country
%
28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 3 5
2 4 6
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Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource Center135 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov
Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
1. Registrant Name gfedcb Organization/Lobbying Firm gfedc Self Employed IndividualFIRSTENERGY CORP
2. AddressAddress1 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR Address2
City AKRON State OH Zip Code 44308 Country USA
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)City State Zip Code Country
4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mailMs. Ebony Yeboah Amankwah 3303845596 [email protected]
5. Senate ID#43764-12
7. Client Name gfedcb Self gfedc Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentalityFIRSTENERGY CORP
6. House ID#312290000
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 2017 Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) gfedc Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) gfedc Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) gfedc Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) gfedcb
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report gfedc
10. Check if this is a Termination Report gfedc Termination Date 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity gfedc
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 1312. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000 gfedc Less than $5,000 gfedc
$5,000 or more gfedc $ $5,000 or more gfedcb $ 490,000.00
Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of alllobbying related income for the client (including all payments to theregistrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).
14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. Seeinstructions for description of options.
gfedcbMethod A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
gfedcMethod B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the InternalRevenue Code
gfedcMethod C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code
Signature Digitally Signed By: J. Michael Eckard Date1/19/20182:27:34 PM
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Clean Power Plan" final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.H.R. 806, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Olsen)H.R. 1119, the "Satisfying Energy Needs and Serving the Environment (SENSE) Act" (Rothfus)S. 263, the “Ozone Standards Implementation Act” (Capito)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 79, the Securing Energy infrastructure Act (King)S. 385, the “Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act” (Portman)S. 512, the “Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act” (Barrasso)S. 1265, a bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning zones and the development of plans fordry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. (Markey)H.R. 590, a bill to foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercialdeployment of such technologies. (Latta)H.R. 1320, a bill to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to NRC user fees and annual charges and for other purposes.(Kinzinger)H.R. 3053, Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017 (Shimkus)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018 (Enzi R-WY)S.540 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Thune)H.R. 1, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018 (Brady R-TX)H.R. 1393 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 (Bishop)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.2930, Drone Innovation Act of 2017H.R.2997, 21st Century AIRR ActS.1405, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Thune)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 5 of 10
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1873, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (LaMalfa)H.R. 2921, National Forest System Vegetation Management Pilot Program ActH.R. Energy Star Reform Act of 2017 Discussion DraftDiscussion draft legislation on facilitations of broadband deploymentS.2073 National Forest System Vegetation Management Act Senate discussion draft legislation on vegetation managementSenate Commerce Pole Attachment discussion draft regarding preemption of state and local zoning and permitting requirementsTelecom Act Sect 332(C)7 regarding zoning and permitting requirements
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
S. Colin Mount gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3266, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for grid security, Office of Electricity) (Simpson)H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 amendment regarding Water of the United States rule) S.1771, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018 (funding for LIHEAP) (Blunt)Draft language for Senate Interior Appropriations bill regarding EPA funding for CCR state permit programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Mike Eckard gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 7 of 10
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussion draft of legislation to facilitate the deployment of communications infrastructure, provisions regarding regulations of pole attachments.Discussion Draft of Federal Communications Commission Broadband Development Advisory Committee White Paper.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc
Martin Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Pg. 8 of 10
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4219 Workflex in the 21st Century Act, to amend ERISA to allow Flexible Workplace Arrangements (Walters)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Mike Eckard gfedc
Lorna Wisham gfedc
Anthony Alexander Jr gfedc
Marty Hall gfedc
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
20. Client new address
Address
City State Zip Code Country
21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
City State Zip Code Country
22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
First Name Last Name Suffix First Name Last Name Suffix
1 Marty Hall 3
2 4
ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
Name
AddressPrincipal Place of Business(city and state or country)
Street AddressCity State/Province Zip Country
CityState Country
26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 2 3
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name
AddressPrincipal place of business(city and state or country)
Amount ofcontribution for
lobbying activities
Ownershippercentage in
clientStreet AddressCity State/Province Country
CityState Country
%
28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 3 5
2 4 6
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