Chip Kline From: David Holt Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 1:10 PM To: Chip Kline Cc: Evan Shoop Subject: OCS Govs Coalition: NOTES 8! CONTACT INFO Attachments: OCS GovCall notes 7 7 11.docx; OCS Govs Coalition Overview.docx Chip: Good call yesterday. Congratulations on Louisiana being of?cially selected as the ?rst Chairman of the OCS Governors Coalition. I think and I know you and Garret agree that this Coalition can add a meaningful voice to the overall US energy discussion and what offshore energy means to businesses, consumers and the entire US economy. I look forward to continuing to work with you directly. Please do not hesitate to shout if you need any assistance. I?ve cc'd Evan Shoop here on our team. Please feel free to contact her if you have trouble reaching me for any reason. 1. Below and attached are the Notes Action Items we captured from yesterday's Call. Please feel free to edit as you see ?t and send to the entire group. 2. I?ve attached below the list of key State Contacts that I am aware have been updated on the OCS Governors Coalition. In particular, Alabama and Georgia appears close to of?cially joining (Press Release??). South Carolina and Florida need additional brie?ng more than likely. North Carolina would be idea, but as discussed - a direct discussion between Gov Jindal and Gov Perdue might be the best initial approach. 3. I have also pulled out an older draft of the Coalition Overview document that was pulled together a few months ago. I might be good to update this general overview document for the good of the group. Keep it high-level, but work toward some common understanding and goals. Thoughts? OCS Governors Coalition Call July 7, 2011 John Katz (AK) Joe Balash (AK) Doug Domenech (VA) Patrick Sullivan (MS) Chip Kline (LA) Toby Baker (TX) David Holt (Volunteer) OCS Governors Coalition Formation Representatives decided to keep the Coalition informal and ad hoc for the time being. a Representatives discussed developing a statement of principles or objectives. This was tabled for now until new members come on board. A press release from the coalition was discussed, but this was tabled until the coalition can announce that more states have joined the coalition. Selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairmen 0 Governor Jindal was selected as Chairman; his office will take the lead coordinating future actions and communicating between states. 0 The selection Vice-Chairmen was tabled. Updates on Other States .loining Coalition 0 David Holt will send around contact information and status of outreach efforts to the group. Initial Face to Face Meeting 0 The best options seem to be Southern Governors? Association meeting in mid-August (North Carolina); or the Republican Governors? Association in September (Philadelphia). 0 RGA would require scheduling coordination and should be held at different location, but Coalition representatives expressed desire to remain non-partisan and RGA might impact that. The National Governors? Association isn?t until February 2012, but it is an option as well. Chip will work with David to determine logistics and options. Next Steps 0 Gulf Economic Survival Team (GEST) will be rolling our economic impact report that highlights impact of moratorium across the country. This will provide helpful data for messaging and talking points. 0 The coalition will hold a call. Chip Kline will send out a call notice. Key State Contacts: Suggest that key OCS Govs representatives begin reaching out directly to secure commitments. Georgia: Bart Gobeil Chief Operating Officer Governor Nathan Deal (GA) (404) 656-1776 bgobeingeorgiagov South Carolina: Tim Pearson Chief of Staff Governor Nikki Haley (SC) (803) 734-2100 timpea rson@governor.sc.gov Alabama: Chuck Malone Chief of Staff Governor Robert Bentley (AL) (334) 242-4738 Florida: Herschel Vinyard (BEST CONTACT) Secretary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection 850/245-2035 .el Jennifer Fitzwater Chief of Staff, Florida Department of Environmental Protection 850/245-2035 Dr. Mary Bane Governor's Special Advisor on Energy 850/488-7810 mary.bane@laspbs.state.fl.us Cheers, David Consumer Energy Alliance 2211 Norfolk Street Suite 614 Houston, Texas 77098 PH: 713-524-2622 Phone No. Redacted rm: 8bb-Zl3-8998 EMAIL: dholt@hbwresources.com EMAIL: