Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource Center135 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov

Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name gfedcb Organization/Lobbying Firm gfedc Self Employed IndividualFIRSTENERGY CORP

2. AddressAddress1 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR Address2

City AKRON State OH Zip Code 44308 Country USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)City State Zip Code Country

4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mailMs. Ebony Yeboah Amankwah 3303845596 csiedlecki@firstenergycorp.com

5. Senate ID#43764-12

7. Client Name gfedcb Self gfedc Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentalityFIRSTENERGY CORP

6. House ID#312290000

TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 2019 Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) gfedcb Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) gfedc Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) gfedc Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) gfedc

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report gfedc

10. Check if this is a Termination Report gfedc Termination Date 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity gfedc

INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 1312. Lobbying 13. Organizations

INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:

Less than $5,000 gfedc Less than $5,000 gfedc

$5,000 or more gfedc $ $5,000 or more gfedcb $ 290,000.00

Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of alllobbying related income for the client (including all payments to theregistrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).

14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. Seeinstructions for description of options.

gfedcbMethod A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only

gfedcMethod B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the InternalRevenue Code

gfedcMethod C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code

Signature Digitally Signed By: J. Michael Eckard Date4/17/201911:01:17 AM

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code CAW

16. Specific lobbying issues

Clean Power Plan final rule by the EPA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and the EPA’s proposed replacement rule, the AffordableClean Energy (ACE) Plan.

Clean Water Act issues as they pertain to permitting energy infrastructure, including the “Waters of the United States” rulemaking.

SJ Res 8: A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the federal governmental to create a Green New Deal. (McConnell)

SJ Res 59: A resolution recognizing the duty of the federal governmental to create a Green New Deal. (Markey)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code ENG

16. Specific lobbying issues

Department of Energy’s review of fuel-secure baseload generation and grid resiliency.

Discussion about the potential impact of Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP) and Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMD) on the electric grid and associated actions.

H.R. 360, Cyber Sense Act and issues related to security of the supply chain. (Latta)H.R. 1502, PURPA Modernization Act of 2019.

The White House’s Executive order on Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

S. Colin Mount gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TAX

16. Specific lobbying issues

Implementation of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” as it pertains to the deduction of business interest expense.

H.R. 5270- Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act - (Buchson R-IN)Draft Legislation creating a new tax credit for transportation electrification

Section 48 Investment Tax Credit for electricity storage.

Discussions about extending expired and expiring energy tax provisions (tax extenders).

Discussions about electric vehicle tax credits.

S.2677-Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act (Capito)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TRA

16. Specific lobbying issues

Electric transportation issues, generally.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code UTI

16. Specific lobbying issues

Discussions about broadband deployment and 5G communications technology, especially as they pertain to the use of utility assets.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

S. Colin Mount gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code BUD

16. Specific lobbying issues

House and Senate FY2020 Appropriations request regarding EPA funding for coal-combustion residuals state permit programs as authorized by the WaterInfrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (2016).

House and Senate FY2020 Appropriations requests for LIHEAP funding.

Department of Energy appropriations.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address

City State Zip Code Country

21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

City State Zip Code Country

22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name Last Name Suffix First Name Last Name Suffix

1 3

2 4

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

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25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)

Internet Address:

Name

AddressPrincipal Place of Business(city and state or country)

Street AddressCity State/Province Zip Country

CityState Country

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

1 2 3

FOREIGN ENTITIES

27. Add the following foreign entities:

Name

AddressPrincipal place of business(city and state or country)

Amount ofcontribution for

lobbying activities

Ownershippercentage in

clientStreet AddressCity State/Province Country

CityState Country

%

28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization

1 3 5

2 4 6

CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE

29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, anillegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?

gfedcb No gfedc Yes

Lobbyist Name Description of Offense(s)

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Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource Center135 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov

Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name gfedcb Organization/Lobbying Firm gfedc Self Employed IndividualFIRSTENERGY CORP

2. AddressAddress1 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR Address2

City AKRON State OH Zip Code 44308 Country USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)City State Zip Code Country

4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mailMs. Ebony Yeboah Amankwah 3303845596 csiedlecki@firstenergycorp.com

5. Senate ID#43764-12

7. Client Name gfedcb Self gfedc Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentalityFIRSTENERGY CORP

6. House ID#312290000

TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 2019 Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) gfedc Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) gfedcb Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) gfedc Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) gfedc

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report gfedc

10. Check if this is a Termination Report gfedc Termination Date 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity gfedc

INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 1312. Lobbying 13. Organizations

INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:

Less than $5,000 gfedc Less than $5,000 gfedc

$5,000 or more gfedc $ $5,000 or more gfedcb $ 460,000.00

Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of alllobbying related income for the client (including all payments to theregistrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).

14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. Seeinstructions for description of options.

gfedcbMethod A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only

gfedcMethod B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the InternalRevenue Code

gfedcMethod C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code

Signature Digitally Signed By: J. Michael Eckard Date7/20/20199:33:40 PM

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code CAW

16. Specific lobbying issues

Clean Water Act issues generally, especially regarding the process for state certifications under CWA section 401 and the definition of "Waters of theUnited States".

Clean Water Act issues as they pertain to permitting energy infrastructure, including the “Waters of the United States” rulemaking.

SJ Res 8: A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the federal governmental to create a Green New Deal. (McConnell)

SJ Res 59: A resolution recognizing the duty of the federal governmental to create a Green New Deal. (Markey)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code ENG

16. Specific lobbying issues

Department of Energy’s review of fuel-secure baseload generation and grid resiliency.

Discussion about the potential impact of Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP) and Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMD) on the electric grid and associated actions.

H.R. 360, Cyber Sense Act and issues related to security of the supply chain. (Latta)H.R. 1502, PURPA Modernization Act of 2019.H.R. 1742, Battery Storage Innovation Act; (Takano)H.R. 1743, Advancing Grid Storage Act; (Takano)H.R. 1744, Storage Act; (Takano)H.R. 2597, Clean Energy Standard Act; (Lujan)H.R. 2741, the LIFT America Act; (Pallone)H.R. 3240, Public Engagement at FERC Act; (Schakowsky)S. 1359, Clean Energy Standard Act; (Smith)S. 1398, Smart Cities and Communities Act; (Cantwell)S. 1593, Advancing Grid Storage Act;(Smith)S. 1760, UPDATE PURPA Act (Barrasso)Telecommunications issues, including spectrum allocation

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

S. Colin Mount gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TAX

16. Specific lobbying issues

Implementation of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” as it pertains to the deduction of business interest expense.

H.R. 2096, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage- Sec. 48); (Doyle)

H.R. 5270- Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act - (Buchson R-IN)Draft Legislation creating a new tax credit for transportation electrification

Discussions about extending expired and expiring energy tax provisions (tax extenders).

S.1094 the Driving America Forward Act (Electric Vehicle tax credit); (Stabenow)

S. 1142, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage-Sec. 48). (Heinrich)

S.2677-Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act (Capito)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TRA

16. Specific lobbying issues

Electric transportation issues, generally.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code UTI

16. Specific lobbying issues

Discussions about broadband deployment and 5G communications technology, especially as they pertain to the use of utility assets.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

S. Colin Mount gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code BUD

16. Specific lobbying issues

House and Senate FY2020 Appropriations request regarding EPA funding for coal-combustion residuals state permit programs as authorized by the WaterInfrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (2016).

House and Senate FY2020 Appropriations requests for LIHEAP funding.

HR 3055: Appropriations to implement coal combustion residual permit programs under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of2016. (Serrano)

Department of Energy appropriations.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code NAT

16. Specific lobbying issues

Draft legislation to amend the Endangered Species Act;Wildfire and vegetation management issues generally.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code HOM

16. Specific lobbying issues

Issues related to Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) and Geomagnetic Disturbance(GMD).

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address

City State Zip Code Country

21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

City State Zip Code Country

22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name Last Name Suffix First Name Last Name Suffix

1 3

2 4

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)

Internet Address:

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Name

AddressPrincipal Place of Business(city and state or country)

Street AddressCity State/Province Zip Country

CityState Country

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

1 2 3

FOREIGN ENTITIES

27. Add the following foreign entities:

Name

AddressPrincipal place of business(city and state or country)

Amount ofcontribution for

lobbying activities

Ownershippercentage in

clientStreet AddressCity State/Province Country

CityState Country

%

28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization

1 3 5

2 4 6

CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE

29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, anillegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?

gfedcb No gfedc Yes

Lobbyist Name Description of Offense(s)

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Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource Center135 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov

Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510http://www.senate.gov/lobby LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name gfedcb Organization/Lobbying Firm gfedc Self Employed IndividualFIRSTENERGY CORP

2. AddressAddress1 76 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 18TH FLOOR Address2

City AKRON State OH Zip Code 44308 Country USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)City State Zip Code Country

4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mailMs. Ebony Yeboah Amankwah 3303845596 csiedlecki@firstenergycorp.com

5. Senate ID#43764-12

7. Client Name gfedcb Self gfedc Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentalityFIRSTENERGY CORP

6. House ID#312290000

TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 2019 Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) gfedc Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) gfedc Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) gfedc Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) gfedcb

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report gfedc

10. Check if this is a Termination Report gfedc Termination Date 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity gfedc

INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 1312. Lobbying 13. Organizations

INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:

Less than $5,000 gfedc Less than $5,000 gfedc

$5,000 or more gfedc $ $5,000 or more gfedcb $ 520,000.00

Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of alllobbying related income for the client (including all payments to theregistrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).

14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. Seeinstructions for description of options.

gfedcbMethod A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only

gfedcMethod B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the InternalRevenue Code

gfedcMethod C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code

Signature Digitally Signed By: J. Michael Eckard Date1/20/202010:30:08 AM

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code CAW

16. Specific lobbying issues

Clean Water Act issues generally, especially regarding the process for state certifications under CWA section 401 and the definition of "Waters of theUnited States".

Clean Water Act issues as they pertain to permitting energy infrastructure, including the “Waters of the United States” rulemaking.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code ENG

16. Specific lobbying issues

Department of Energy’s review of fuel-secure baseload generation and grid resiliency.

H.R. 360, Cyber Sense Act and issues related to security of the supply chain. (Latta)H.R. 1502, PURPA Modernization Act of 2019, (Walberg)H.R. 1742, Battery Storage Innovation Act; (Tonko)H.R. 1743, Advancing Grid Storage Act; (Tonko)H.R. 1744, Storage Act; (Tonko)H.R. 2597, Clean Energy Standard Act; (Lujan)H.R. 2636, Smart Cities and Communities Act (DelBene)H.R. 2741, the LIFT America Act; (Pallone)H.R. 3240, Public Engagement at FERC Act; (Schakowsky)H.R. 5428, the Grid Modernization Research and Development Act (Lamb)S. 1201, the Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology Act (Manchin)S. 1359, Clean Energy Standard Act; (Smith)S. 1398, Smart Cities and Communities Act; (Cantwell)S. 1593, Advancing Grid Storage Act;(Smith)S. 1760, UPDATE PURPA Act (Barrasso)S. 2137, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (Portman)S. 2332, Grid Modernization Act (Cantwell)S 2333, Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019 (Cantwell)S. 383, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies Act (Barrasso)Telecommunications issues, including spectrum allocationIssues related to Critical Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

S. Colin Mount gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TAX

16. Specific lobbying issues

Implementation of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” as it pertains to the deduction of business interest expense.

H.R. 2096, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage- Sec. 48); (Doyle)

H.R. 2256, "Driving America Forward Act"(Kildee)

H.R. 5270- Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act - (Buchson R-IN)Draft Legislation creating a new tax credit for transportation electrification

Discussions about extending expired and expiring energy tax provisions (tax extenders).

S 617 Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (Grassley)

S.1094 the Driving America Forward Act (Electric Vehicle tax credit); (Stabenow)

S. 1142, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019 (Investment tax credit for storage-Sec. 48). (Heinrich)

S.2677-Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act (Capito)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TRA

16. Specific lobbying issues

Electric transportation issues, generally. Surface Transportation Fund Reauthorization

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code UTI

16. Specific lobbying issues

Discussions about broadband deployment and 5G communications technology, especially as they pertain to the use of utility assets.

S.2556, Protecting Resources on the Electric Grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act (Murkowski)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Energy - Dept of

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

S. Colin Mount gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code BUD

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 1158 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (McCaul)H.R. 1865 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Pascrell)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code NAT

16. Specific lobbying issues

Draft legislation to amend the Endangered Species Act;Wildfire and vegetation management issues generally.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code HOM

16. Specific lobbying issues

Issues related to Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) and Geomagnetic Disturbance(GMD).S.2556 Protecting Resources on the Electric Grid with Cybersecurity Technology (PROTECT) Act (Murkowski).

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewAnthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Mike Eckard gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code ENV

16. Specific lobbying issues

Climate change issues, generally.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewMike Eckard gfedc

Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of theclient during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code COM

16. Specific lobbying issues

Federal Communications Commission 6Ghz spectrum rulemaking.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies gfedc Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewMike Eckard gfedc

Anthony Alexander Jr. gfedc

Daisy Letendre gfedc

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above gfedcb Check if None

Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address

City State Zip Code Country

21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

City State Zip Code Country

22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name Last Name Suffix First Name Last Name Suffix

1 3

2 4

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)

Internet Address:

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Name

AddressPrincipal Place of Business(city and state or country)

Street AddressCity State/Province Zip Country

CityState Country

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

1 2 3

FOREIGN ENTITIES

27. Add the following foreign entities:

Name

AddressPrincipal place of business(city and state or country)

Amount ofcontribution for

lobbying activities

Ownershippercentage in

clientStreet AddressCity State/Province Country

CityState Country

%

28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization

1 3 5

2 4 6

CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE

29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, anillegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?

gfedcb No gfedc Yes

Lobbyist Name Description of Offense(s)

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