Wisconsin Paper Council

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Pulp, paper and allied industries.

Lobbying Interests:
Air and water quality, environment and conservation, forestry, manufacturing, natural resources, taxation, and land use.

CEO Name:
Edward Wilusz
President

Contact
JL
Jeffrey Landin
PO Box 718
Neenah, WI 54957-0718
(920) 722-1500
(920) 722-7541
landin@wipapercouncil.org
www.papercouncil.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/20/2008
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 40
Assembly Bill 40
relating to: prohibiting the disposal in solid waste disposal facilities of dredged material that contains polychlorinated biphenyls.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/8/2007
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 76
Assembly Bill 76
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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 142
Assembly Bill 142
relating to: the definition of waste treatment facility for property tax exemption purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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 322
Assembly Bill 322
relating to: calculation of operating revenues of certain energy utilities for the purpose of determining spending on certain energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2007
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 328
Assembly Bill 328
relating to: adding payments to related entities to federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/12/2007
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 347
Assembly Bill 347
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to investigate future electric supplies after the operating licenses of nuclear power plants in the state expire.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2008
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 358
Assembly Bill 358
relating to: exempting residential lifts from the statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar conveyances, rules implementing the statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar conveyances, and d...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/14/2007
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 388
Assembly Bill 388
relating to: the licensing and regulation of thermal system insulation and fire-stop product mechanics and contractors; creating a thermal system insulation and fire-stop council; requiring the employment of a state inspector; establishing standards for in...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2008
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 757
Assembly Bill 757
relating to: various changes in unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2008
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 29
Senate Bill 29
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/8/2007
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 33
Senate Bill 33
relating to: failure to pay owners of raw forest products, requiring mills that process forest products to provide receipts, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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 81
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/18/2007
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 122
Senate Bill 122
relating to: the property tax exemption for waste treatment facilities.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 19

Against
Notification Date
4/22/2007
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 179
Senate Bill 179
relating to: calculation of operating revenues of certain energy utilities for the purpose of determining spending on certain energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 17

For
Notification Date
5/16/2007
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 431
Senate Bill 431
relating to: various changes in unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 59

For
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 448
Senate Bill 448
relating to: environmental trust bonds issued by energy utilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2008
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 510
Senate Bill 510
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2008
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 523
Senate Bill 523
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/25/2008
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.
For
Notification Date
2/25/2008
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.
April 2008 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
April 2008 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
State finances and appropriations

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/13/2008
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.
April 2008 Special Session Senate Bill 1
April 2008 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 227

None
Notification Date
5/13/2008
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

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Notification Date
5/4/2007
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.

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
8/2/2007
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.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
2/23/2007
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
2/23/2007
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.

Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide

Notification Date
6/25/2007
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

ATCP 106, price gouging during an emergency.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 106, price gouging during an emergency.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 607 (7/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-004
For
Notification Date
1/22/2007
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.

Comm 130, manufacturing investment credit certification.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 130, manufacturing investment credit certification.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 593 (5/15/2005)
Other
Notification Date
8/29/2007
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.

Comm 2, 5, 18, 20, 21, 61 and 62, conveyance systems.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 2, 5, 18, 20, 21, 61 and 62, conveyance systems.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 607 (7/15/2006)
None
Notification Date
6/28/2007
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.

Comm 41 and 45, relating to boilers and pressure vessels and mechanical refrigeration.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 41 and 45, relating to boilers and pressure vessels and mechanical refrigeration.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 620 (9/1/2007)
None
Notification Date
4/23/2008
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 102, nutrient water quality criteria for lakes and streams.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 102, nutrient water quality criteria for lakes and streams.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (5/1/2006)
For
Notification Date
1/22/2007
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 105, to bring Wisconsin into conformance with federal fish and aquatic life water quality criteria for copper, endrin, nickel, and selenium.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 105, to bring Wisconsin into conformance with federal fish and aquatic life water quality criteria for copper, endrin, nickel, and selenium.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 605 (6/1/2006)
For
Notification Date
1/22/2007
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 404, Wis. Adm. Code incorporate the corresponding federal PM2.5 monitoring requirements into ch. NR 484, Wis. Adm. Code.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 404, Wis. Adm. Code incorporate the corresponding federal PM2.5 monitoring requirements into ch. NR 484, Wis. Adm. Code.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 616 (5/1/2007)
For
Notification Date
10/17/2007
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 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
None
Notification Date
6/14/2007
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 46, Forest Tax Program.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 46, Forest Tax Program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 586 (11/1/2004)
NR 46.30, Forest Tax Program, annual timber stumpage rate changes; modifications to the definition of “ownership” under s. NR 46.15 (23) to include trusts; revision of s. NR 46.16 Managed Forest Law petition and entry packet information.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 46.30, Forest Tax Program, annual timber stumpage rate changes; modifications to the definition of “ownership” under s. NR 46.15 (23) to include trusts; revision of s. NR 46.16 Managed Forest Law petition and entry packet information.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 624 (1/1/2008)
None
Notification Date
4/23/2008
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.

Revises Chapters NR 121, 142, 811 and 820, and creates Chapter NR 143, relating to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revises Chapters NR 121, 142, 811 and 820, and creates Chapter NR 143, relating to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 633 (10/1/2008)
None
Notification Date
10/7/2008
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.

relating to thermal standards for Wisconsin surface waters
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to thermal standards for Wisconsin surface waters
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-111
None
Notification Date
7/21/2008
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.

Ch. NR 462, relating to the Boiler MACT rule.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Ch. NR 462, relating to the Boiler MACT rule.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 621 (9/15/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-088
For
Notification Date
10/17/2007
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 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 400—development and adoption of a rule to meet the BART (Best Available Retrofit Technology) provision of the Regional Haze Regulations at 40 CFR 51.300 through 51.309 and Appendix Y to Part 51.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 598 (10/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-017
None
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 597 (9/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-104
None
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

PSC 116, rates of an electric public utility, as a result of an extraordinary or emergency change in the cost of fuel.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
PSC 116, rates of an electric public utility, as a result of an extraordinary or emergency change in the cost of fuel.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 607 (7/15/2006)
None
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

DWD 290, adjustment of thresholds for application of prevailing wage rates.
Agency Name
Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 290, adjustment of thresholds for application of prevailing wage rates.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 612 (1/1/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-003
For
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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

2009-2010 State Budget relating to recommendations of the Governor's Global Warming Task Force
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2009-2010 State Budget relating to recommendations of the Governor's Global Warming Task Force

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/2/2008
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.

Procedures for the registration of water withdrawals and for establishing water withdrawal and water use baselines
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Procedures for the registration of water withdrawals and for establishing water withdrawal and water use baselines

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
9/5/2008
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.

2009-2010 DNR Division of Forestry budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2009-2010 DNR Division of Forestry budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/8/2008
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.

Changes to unemployment insurance laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to unemployment insurance laws

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/29/2007
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.

Bio-energy legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bio-energy legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/20/2007
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.

Changes to NR 462 to conform state law to federal law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to NR 462 to conform state law to federal law

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.

Regulation of air emissions of mercury
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of air emissions of mercury

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
6/14/2007
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.

Global Warming -- Governor's Task Force on Global Warming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Global Warming -- Governor's Task Force on Global Warming

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/7/2007
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.

Resolution memorializing Congress to support the Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act of 2007
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Resolution memorializing Congress to support the Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act of 2007

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/7/2007
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.

Lead paint contaminated windows (LRB 0855)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lead paint contaminated windows (LRB 0855)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/4/2007
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.

Property tax exemption for industrial boilers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Property tax exemption for industrial boilers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.

Highway truck weight limits for forest products
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Highway truck weight limits for forest products

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2007
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.

LRB-0695/2 relating to an income and franchise tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of electricity and fuel that is used in research and development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0695/2 relating to an income and franchise tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of electricity and fuel that is used in research and development

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2007
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.

Paper and other web coating NESHAP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Paper and other web coating NESHAP

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/8/2007
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.

Nuclear Power Moratorium
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nuclear Power Moratorium

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2007
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.

Public benefits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public benefits

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/9/2007
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 rules relating to standards for tanks storing hazardous substances (Comm 10)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Commerce rules relating to standards for tanks storing hazardous substances (Comm 10)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Consolidation of air construction and operation permits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consolidation of air construction and operation permits.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Development of a state implementation plan to comply with federal ozone, particulate matter, and regional haze air quality requirements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a state implementation plan to comply with federal ozone, particulate matter, and regional haze air quality requirements.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

DNR rule changes to water quality standards for thermal discharges (NR102)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR rule changes to water quality standards for thermal discharges (NR102)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Landfill owner financial responsibility
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Landfill owner financial responsibility

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 relating to encouraging the utilization of woody biomass
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to encouraging the utilization of woody biomass

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 relating to implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Compact
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Compact

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 relating to the recommendations of the Governor's Task Force on Energy Efficiency and Renewables (LRB-3616/2)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to the recommendations of the Governor's Task Force on Energy Efficiency and Renewables (LRB-3616/2)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 46 Timber Harvest Stumpage Rates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 46 Timber Harvest Stumpage Rates

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Overweight truck limits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Overweight truck limits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Property taxation of manufacturers, particularly the treatment plant and pollution abatement exemption
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Property taxation of manufacturers, particularly the treatment plant and pollution abatement exemption

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Regional haze reasonable progress rule
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional haze reasonable progress rule

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Streamlining and improvement of air permitting regulations and air quality regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Streamlining and improvement of air permitting regulations and air quality regulations

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Water quality standards for bacteria (e.coli)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Water quality standards for bacteria (e.coli)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$61,339.16
2007
July - December
$74,102.70
2008
January - June
$69,988.11
2008
July - December
$29,798.96
Total $235,228.93
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
82.20
2007
July - December
133.75
2008
January - June
92.90
2008
July - December
14.00
Total 322.85
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
419.65
2007
July - December
486.55
2008
January - June
469.95
2008
July - December
198.40
Total 1574.55

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the property tax exemption for waste treatment facilities.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
31%
2008
July - December
Total 9%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
14%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
16%
Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
26%
2007
July - December
41%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 20%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
17%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
14%
Total 7%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
37%
2008
July - December
29%
Total 14%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
54%
2007
July - December
42%
2008
January - June
22%
2008
July - December
27%
Total 38%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures