Midwest Environmental Advocates, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
MEA provides legal representation to grassroots environmental justice groups.

Lobbying Interests:
MEA will attempt to influence rules and legislation that impacts the environment.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
MS
Melissa Scanlan
702 E. Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-5047
(608) 268-0205
mscanlan@midwestadvocates.org
www.midwestadvocates.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Melissa Scanlan Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/6/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Andrew Hanson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/6/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Elizabeth Lawton Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 10/27/2004 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 435
Assembly Bill 435
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 486
Assembly Bill 486
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/7/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 506
Assembly Bill 506
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 530
Assembly Bill 530
relating to: suspending the Department of Natural Resources rule related to limits on bridges over wild rivers.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 248

Against
Notification Date
10/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

Against
Notification Date
11/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 868
Assembly Bill 868
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 235

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 61
Senate Bill 61
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 276

Against
Notification Date
4/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 80
Senate Bill 80
relating to: creating a special motion to strike a claim in a civil action that arises from the exercise of free speech or the right to petition the government.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/8/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Anti-SLAPP legislation (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation)
Senate Bill 246
Senate Bill 246
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/7/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 313
Senate Bill 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Agency Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services

Notification Date
5/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administration: Land Information
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Land Information

Notification Date
6/16/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
5/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Notification Date
5/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Notification Date
2/21/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Raise Title V permit fees.

Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks

Notification Date
5/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Water Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Notification Date
5/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Transportation: Other Divisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Notification Date
5/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 406 and 407, to provide for greater flexibility to major emission sources which use some of the new elements of the proposed changes to chs. NR 405 and 408.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 406 and 407, to provide for greater flexibility to major emission sources which use some of the new elements of the proposed changes to chs. NR 405 and 408.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 582 (6/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-106
Other
Notification Date
11/1/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

NR 406, 407 and 410, General Air Permit and Registration Air Permit Programs.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 406, 407 and 410, General Air Permit and Registration Air Permit Programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 582 (6/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-107
Other
Notification Date
10/4/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Citizen Monitoring Strategy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Citizen Monitoring Strategy

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Compliance demonstration requirements for NR 445
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Compliance demonstration requirements for NR 445

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Livestock Siting Performance Standards under Act 235
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock Siting Performance Standards under Act 235

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Communications relating to NR 445 guidance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Communications relating to NR 445 guidance

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/6/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Communications relating to next year's state budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Communications relating to next year's state budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/7/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Citizen-Based Water Quality Monitoring Standards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Citizen-Based Water Quality Monitoring Standards

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Livestock Siting Standards under Act 235
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock Siting Standards under Act 235

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Petition for Rulemaking to Protect Northern Wisconsin Rivers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Petition for Rulemaking to Protect Northern Wisconsin Rivers

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/18/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revisions to NR 243
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to NR 243

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/18/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Livestock Siting Criteria under Act 235
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock Siting Criteria under Act 235

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/23/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Protection of northern rivers in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protection of northern rivers in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/11/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Adoption of Emergency Orders FH-13-04(E) through FH-23-04(E) revising Chapters NR1, 300, 320, 325, 326, 328, and 340, creating Chapters NR310, 329, 341, 343, and 345, repealing Chapter NR 322, and repealing and recreating Chapter NR323
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adoption of Emergency Orders FH-13-04(E) through FH-23-04(E) revising Chapters NR1, 300, 320, 325, 326, 328, and 340, creating Chapters NR310, 329, 341, 343, and 345, repealing Chapter NR 322, and repealing and recreating Chapter NR323

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Legislation on the creation of a Public Intervenor Office
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation on the creation of a Public Intervenor Office

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Siting of livestock operations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Siting of livestock operations

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/16/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revisions to NR 405
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to NR 405

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/31/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Legislation to manage groundwater quantity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to manage groundwater quantity

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Possible changes to water quality program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible changes to water quality program.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/8/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

The Assembly Committee on Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation and Housing's joint public hearing on the impact of Wisconsin's regulatory climate on our ability to grow the economy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Assembly Committee on Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation and Housing's joint public hearing on the impact of Wisconsin's regulatory climate on our ability to grow the economy.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

The protection of rivers in northern Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The protection of rivers in northern Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
5/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$8,366.21
2004
July - December
$8,175.65
Total $16,541.86
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
25.60
2004
July - December
35.60
Total 61.20
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
199.80
2004
July - December
179.57
Total 379.37

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
59%
2004
July - December
Total 30%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
35%
Total 17%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
19%
2004
July - December
Total 10%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
23%
Total 11%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
25%
Total 12%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
16%
2004
July - December
13%
Total 15%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
6%
2004
July - December
4%
Total 5%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures