Duration: January 1, 2008
to
October 1, 2010
General Issues: Telecommunications
Spending: about $260,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2008: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Energy - Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
4th Quarter, 2010
Ms. Prudence Parks terminated an engagement in which they represented Utilities Telecom Council on April 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300372360.xml
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300328056.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 649, S. 3610 and HR 3125: Radio Spectrum Inventory: Need to exempt licensing information of critical infrastructure from publically accessible website
S. 1462, HR 2195, S. 946, HR 2165, HR 5026, S. 3480, S. 773 and S. 3538: Cybersecurity of electric grid and bulk power system: Need to preserve integrity of NERC CIP standards setting process; need to coordinate cybersecurity initiatives of federal agencies through designation of single federal agency or authority with jurisdictional responsibility for development of comprehensive national cybersecurity policy framework.
HR 5081, S. 3756 and S. 3625: License, not auction, the D Block for use by first responders: Build-out of nationwide, emergency response network should leverage existing funding sources, including SG and PSIP grants, and all existing communications infrastructure to facilitate more rapid build-out and operations of network, particularly in rural areas.
Interoperability for utility restoration crews, public safety and other emergency response personnel
Spectrum sharing with the federal government
R & D for control system security
Critical infrastructure protection standards
Smart grid and nextgen technology standards and implementation
Broadband over PowerLine (BPL)
Spectrum allocation and management by NTIA and the FCC
National Broadband Plan
Smart Grid Demonstration Projects and Grants
BTOP Grants
RUS Grants
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 28, 2010.
Original Filing: 300305593.xml
Lobbying Issues
S. 649 and HR 3125: Spectrum Inventory: Need to exempt licensing information related to critical infrastructure from public website.
HR. 4860, HR 5696, S. 3487: Consumer Right to Access Energy Usage Information: Need to assess commuicatios network capabilities to handle data; to consider security and privacy implications associated with providing access to dataS 1462, HR 2195, S 946, HR 2165, HR 5026, S 3480, S 773: Cybersecurity of the electric grid and the bulk power system: NERC CIP standards setting process should be respected; need to coordinate the cybersecurity initiatives of federal agencies by a designated federal agency with jurisdictional authority for an overall national cybersecurity policy framework
HR 5081: Allocation of the 700 D block to public safety for a national emergency response network: Need to include utilities as part of the emergency response community with access to the network
Interoperability for emergency and first responders
Spectrum sharing with federal government
R & D for control system security
Critical infrastructure protection standards
Smart grid and nextgen technology standards and implementation
Broadband over PowerLine (BPL)
Spectrum allocation and management by NTIA and the FCC
National Broadband Plan
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 27, 2010.
Original Filing: 300277563.xml
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum management: policies and reform
Cyber Security
Control System Security
Critical Infrastructure ProtectionHomeland security
Interoperability for emergency and first responders
Spectrum sharing with federal government
Establishment of nationwide, interoperable emergency communications system
R &D for control system security
Cost recovery of investments in CI security
Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards
Smart Grid and NextGen technology standards and implementation
Broadband Over PowerLine (BPL)
S. 649 and HR 3125, Radio Spectrum Inventory Act: exemption for critical infrastructure licensing information from public website
1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act: amend Title III on cyber security of the electric transmission grid
HR 2165, Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009: Amend definition of and FERC jurisdictional authority concerning cyber security threats and vulnerabilities to the bulk power system
HR 2195 and S. 946, To amend the Federal Power Act to protect electric infrastructure from cyber attack: Amend definition of and DHS jurisdictional authority concerning cyber security acts
HR ____, GRID Security Act: Amend definition of and FERC jurisdictional authority concerning cyber threats and vulnerabilities of the bulk power system
National Broadband Plan: Utility spectrum needs for Smart Grid implementation; utility spectrum needs for nationwide, interoperable communications network; shared public safety/critical infrastructure network
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Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300248463.xml
Lobbying Issues
Broadband grants under ARRA 09 - NOFAs; eligibility for grants
Smart grid grants and demonstration projects under ARRA 09 - NOFAs and eligibility for grants/demonstration project funding
Spectrum management, allocation and licensing policies of the FCC and NTIA
Cyber security of utility and pipeline IT and control/communications networks
Physical security of utility and pipeline infrastructure
Spectrum management, allocation and licensing policies for utilities and pipelines
Inclusion of utility and pipeline personnel as essential service providers for purposes of the Stafford Act
Interoperability of critical infrastructure (CI) communications networks
Coordination of CI emergency communications with state/local/federal emergency responders
Spectrum sharing initiatives with federal licensees as part of the Federal Strategic Spectrum Plan 2008
Reauctioning of the 700 D block spectrum
Energy efficiency and reliability as related to CI communications networks and Smart Grid (SG) and HR 2454 and S. 1462
Tax credits, grants, studies or other activities concerning grid modernization and SG implementation
Cyber security of the electric grid, HR 2195, HR 2165 and S. 1462
RUS grant/loan applications for BPL and broadband deployment
National Infrastructure Protection Plan, Communications and IT SCCs and SSPs
Spectrum Inventory of Licensed Users, HR 3125 and S. 649
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009.
Original Filing: 300211711.xml
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum management, allocation and licensing policies
Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure (CI) IT and communications netowrks
Cyber Security of CI Control Systems
Physical Security of CIInteroperability of CI communications networks
Coordination of CI emergency communicatons with state/local/federal emergency responders
Federal spectrum sharing initiatives: federal stretigic spectrum plan 2008
ARRA09 SG Demonstration and Investment Grants NOFAs
ARRA 09 Broadband Grants and Loans Programs under DO and DAg RUS
Energy efficiency and reliability standards as related to CI communications networks
Federal Communications Commission Broadband Spectrum Plan: public workshops pursuant thereto
Tax credits, grants, studies or other activities concerning grid modernization related to CI communications capabilities
Broadband over PowerLine (BPL): eligibility for ARRA grants/loans under BTOP (DOC) and RUS (DAg)
HR 2195, S 946, HR 2165, S 773, S 778 & S 921: Cyber security of the electric grid
S. 649 & HR 3125: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act of 2009
National Infrastructure Protection Plan Update: reliability and security of CI communications
Communications network capabilities and spectrum needed by CI for implementation of Smart Grid
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 14, 2009.
Original Filing: 300177215.xml
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum management, allocation and licensing policies
Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure (CI) IT and communications networks
Cyber Security of CI Control Systems
Physical Security of CIInteroperability of CI communications networks
Coordination of CI emergency communications with state/local/federal emergency responders
Federal spectrum sharing initiatives: Federal Strategic Spectrum Plan 2008
ARRA09 SG Demonstration and Investment Grants NOFAs
ARRA09 Broadband Grants and Loans Programs under DOC and DAg RUS
Energy efficiency and reliability standards as related to CI communications networks
Tax credits. grants, studies or other activities concerning grid modernization related to CI communications capabilities
Broadband over PowerLine (BPL): Eligibility for ARRA grants/loans under BTOP (DOC) and RUS (DAg)
HR 2195 (S 946); HR 2165; S 773; S 778; S 921: Cyber Security of the Electric Power System
National Infrastructure Protection Plan Update: Reliability and Security of CI Communications
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300162011.xml
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum management, allocation and licensing policies
Cyber security of critical infrastructure (CI) IT systems and communications networks
Cyber security of CI control systems
Physical security of CI Interoperability of CI communications networks
Coordination of CI emergency communications with state/local/federal emergency responders
Federal Strategic Spectrum Plan 2008 re: sharing federal spectrum with non-federal users
Federal spectrum efficiency management directive
Spectrum auctions
Energy efficiency nad reliabiity as related to CI communications networks
Tax credits, federal grants, federal loans, studies or other activities concerning grid modernization and Smart Grid as related to CI communications network investments
Broadband over Powerline (BPL)
PL 110-140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Title III Smart Grid
National Reponse Framework: Access and credentialing for utility workers to disaster recovery areas
Dependency of telecommunications on electric power: study by NSTAC and NCS
Private communications networks operated by CI
Grant and loan programs under the USDA RUS for utility broadband and BPL
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 27, 2009.
Original Filing: 300167048.xml
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum management allocation and licensing policies
Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure (CI) IT Systems
Cyber Security of CI Control Systems
Ohysical Security of CI Interoperabilty of CI communication networks
Coordination of CI emergency communications with state/local/federal emergency resonders
Spectrum sharing initiatives
Spectrum auctions
Energy efficiency and reliabilty as related to CI communication networks
Tax credits, grants studies or other activities concerning grid modernization and related to CI communications networks
Broadband Over Powerline (BPL)
PL110-140, Energy Independance and Security Act of 2007, Title III Smart Grid
Federal Strategic Spectrum Plan 2008, Sharing federal spectrum with non-federal users
National Response Framework Access and Credentialing for Utility Workers to Disaster REcovery areas
National Infrastructure Protection Plan, Communications and IT SCCs: Reliabiltu of CI Communications
Dept of Argiculture-RUS grant/loan applications for BPL projects
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2008.
Original Filing: 300093074.xml
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum management: policies and reform
Cyber Security
Control System Security
Critical Infrastructure protectionHomeland security
Interoperability for emergency and first responders
Establishment of nationwide, interoperable emergency communications system
R & D for control system security
Cost recovery of investments in CI security
Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards
Smart Grid and NextGen technology and implementation
Depreciation of Smart Grid technology investments
Communications Network Capabilities for Smart Grid Implementation
Broadband Over Powerline
Physically diverse networks
PL 110-140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
H.R. _____, a Discussion Draft on Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment
Federal Spectrum Sharing Initiative
HR 6049, the RenewableEnergy and Job Creation Act of 2008
HR 6899, American Energy SEcurity & Consumer Protection Act of 2008
HR 1424, the Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, Ms. Prudence Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2008.
Original Filing: 300079911.xml
Lobbying Issues
National Cyber Security Initiative - Project 12
Control System Security
Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards
Essential Service Providers: Interoperability and Access & CredentialingR & D for Control System Security
Cost Recovery of investments in critical infrastructure protection
Smart Grid & AMI: studies, technology and implementation
Broadband over Powerline
PL 110-140, EISA2007
HR _____, a Discussion Draft on Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment
Federal Spectrum Sharing Initiative
HR 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008
HR 462/S1629, the Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act 0f 2007
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, Prudence H. Parks lobbied for Utilities Telecom Council , earning $20,000. The report was filed on March 31, 2008.
Original Filing: 300031540.xml
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum management: policies and reform
Cyber Security
Control System Security
Critical Infrastructure protectionHomeland security
Interoperability for emergency and first responders
Establishment of nationwide, interoperable emergency communications system
R & D for control system security
Cost recovery of investments in CI security
Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards
Smart Grid and NextGen technology and implementation
Broadband Over Powerline
Physically diverse networks
PL 110-140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
H.R. _____, a Discussion Draft on Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment
Federal Spectrum Sharing Initiative
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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