Congressional and Agency Interactions and
Lobbying Policy

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UCAR research and service objectives require open exchanges of information between UCAR employees and colleagues in State and Federal agencies, the Congress, or other institutions. Interactions for the purpose of exchanging or clarifying routine and appropriate scientific, technical, or administrative information are encouraged and may be carried out by any appropriate UCAR employee at any time. However, UCAR employees may not provide official UCAR corporate or policy positions to senior leaders of these organizations without prior approval from a member of the President's Council or the Director of Office of Government Affairs, and in a manner consistent with UCAR policy on lobbying.

Lobbying

Lobbying State, Federal, or Congressional staff on behalf of UCAR to influence the outcome of legislation or related matters must: (1) fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (2) be approved in advance by the UCAR President, (3) not use any Federal funds, and (4) be coordinated in advance with UCAR's Office of Government Affairs.

Personal Advocacy

UCAR employees may express their own personal views to State, Federal, or Congressional staff. In such instances, employees must not represent their opinions as official UCAR positions or use UCAR or government facilities or resources, including corporate letterhead or UCAR-provided computer systems. Personal advocacy and lobbying activities must be conducted on the employee's own time.

The Vice-President for Corporate Affairs is responsible for interpretation of this policy.