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ernmental Affairs Consulting Services
Serving The Changing Needs of the
World’s Motor Fuel Business
Providing Business & Policy Solutions
for the Global Fuels Marketplace
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Services
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Downstream Energy Services
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, global fuels industry
leaders with access, information and insight into federal, state
and international public policy debates will be more effective
directing the course of governmental initiatives.
By combining its vast knowledge of the international fuels and transportation
markets with its experience in public policy and governmental
affairs, Hart Downstream Energy Services provides a comprehensive
approach to government relations information, outreach and representation. From this foundation, Hart
Downstream Energy Services’ Governmental Affairs Group assists leading fuels, refining and automotive
organizations in the development and implementation of integrated approaches to business and public policy
strategies.
Public Policy Information and Outreach:
“America must have
an energy policy
that plans for the
future, but meets
the needs of today.
I believe we can
develop our
natural resources
and protect our
environment.”
George W. Bush
43 rd President
of the
United States
The impact of governmental initiatives on everyday business
decisions is a global reality. In essence, modern government
has become an involved partner in virtually every component of
the business enterprise. Most organizations, especially those in
the refining, transportation fuels and automotive arenas, face significant
challenges in reconciling stricter environmental regulations
with capital investment and other business choices.
Industry can be much more successful in helping to implement policies
based on sound technical guidelines rather than the near-team
demands of a vocal constituency. Early and earnest entry into the
debate often provides the mechanism where business objectives and
sound public policy can be achieved.
The professionals within Hart Downstream Energy Services’
Governmental Affairs consulting
division have the unique combination
of specific refining, fuels and
automotive industry expertise - as
well as legislative and regulatory
insight - to be most successful.

Hart Downstream Energy Services’
Governmental Affairs Consulting Services:
Issue Identification, Monitoring, Reporting & Impact Analysis
We understand the need for concise, accurate intelligence regarding emerging
market trends and governmental initiatives. By providing detailed, focused
reports customized to the client’s specific needs, we supply information and strategic
insight into:
• Public policy debate and prospective trends;
• Key legislative vehicles and “deal-making”;
• Regulatory developments;
• International developments, initiatives and trends; and
• Policy and regulatory impact analysis.
Vice
President
Dick Cheney
GREEN PAPER
Towards a European strategy
for the security of energy supply
EUROPEAN
COMMISSION
Strategic Planning
We have a proven, successful track
record in advising organizations
on strategies for working more
effectively with other businesses,
in partnership, with industry and
government. Such strategic planning
also incorporates the potential
impact developing governmental
initiatives may have on the
business environment.

Representation Before Federal, State
& International Governments
Hart Downstream Energy Services’ Governmental
Affairs team has extensive governmental contacts
allowing us to represent specific public policy and client
interests worldwide. Using the experience of a widerange
of professionals and global consultants, Hart
Downstream Energy Services initiates and maintains highlevel
governmental relationships, develops strategic positions,
and creates position papers and background reports, all
to ensure proper communication of key issues and concerns.
U.S. & International Networks
Spencer Abraham
U.S. Department
Hart Downstream Energy Services’ Governmental Affairs team is uniquely positioned
to provide up-to-the-minute information on public policy and marketplace trends
from around the globe. We provide the intelligence that is vital to understanding and reacting
to the complex global fuels marketplace.
Innovative Partnerships & Coalitions
Single or limited issue coalitions that can be mobilized quickly
have shown remarkable success in the legislative and regulatory
arenas. Our staff has experience in building and maintaining
important coalitions that are often key to the implementation of a
successful public policy strategy.
HART
of
Energy

Hart Downstream Energy Services’
Governmental Affairs Capabilities:
Successful consulting operations require a thorough knowledge of technical issues,
private and public sector concerns, and a dynamic and aggressive pursuit of a
client’s government relations goals. Hart Downstream Energy Services integrates legislative
and political savvy with this expertise – increasingly important qualities as
today’s issues grow ever more complex.
Our Governmental Affairs team provides specific expertise in the following fields:
Senate Minority
Leader
Tom Daschle (D-SD)
• U.S. Legislation and Regulations affecting the motor fuel, refining and automotive industries;
• Refining and Energy policy;
• Environmental policy;
• Gasoline and Diesel sulfur issues;
• Fuel Oxygenates and Fuel Additives;
• Alternative Fuels and Vehicle Technology, including Ethanol, Fuel Cells, and Automotive Issues such as CAFE
and Freedom Car;
• National Ambient Air Quality Standards;
• Greenhouse Gases/Global Warming, Emissions Trading and Global Air Quality;
• Sustainable development initiatives and mobility issues;
• New Source Review;
• Appropriations and Federal Grants;
• Clear Skies Initiative; and
• Chemical plant security legislation.
Hart has assembled a Governmental Affairs team that has:
• Substantial experience in managing policy debates and issues;
•Provided intelligence and strategic analysis to clients on
federal/state/international legislative and regulatory initiatives;
• Ability to apply focused technical, legal and economic expertise to
policy issues;
• Directed issue-specific coalitions at the federal and state level; and
• Integrated public policy issues into business planning.

Governmental Affairs Team
David Holt,
Director,
Governmental Affairs
dholt@chemweek.com
Frederick L. Potter,
Executive Director,
Hart Downstream Energy Services
fpotter@chemweek.com
Michael Brairton,
Deputy Director, Governmental Affairs
Energy & Refining Policy
mbrairton@chemweek.com
Michelle Redlin,
Deputy Director, Governmental Affairs
State Issues & Analysis
mredlin@chemweek.com
With Quality Technical, Analytical & Industry Support From:
Nicholas L. Economides,
Managing Director,
Technical Services
neconomides@chemweek.com
Terrence Higgins,
Director,
Refining & Special Projects
thiggins@chemweek.com
Paul Argyropoulos,
Executive Director,
World Fuels Conferences
pargyropoulos@chemweek.com
Kristine Klavers,
Director,
International Fuel Quality Center
kklavers@chemweek.com
Sandrine Dixson-Declève,
Director,
European Affairs
dixson@village.uunet.be
Shannon Schaffer,
Director,
Renewable Fuels & Ethanol Analysis
sschaffer@chemweek.com
Downstream Energy Services
For additional information, please contact:
David Holt,
Director, Governmental Affairs
dholt@chemweek.com
1201 Seven Locks Road • Suite 300 One Massachusetts Ave, NW • Suite 600
Potomac, Maryland 20854 Washington, DC 20001
(301) 354-2021 • Fax: (301)738-8160 (202) 898-2005